Raising capital is very important to your small business. This section will serve as your go-to resource for everything related to raising capital - what is a VC and do you need one, how to approach a VC firm, things you need to know before approaching a VC, what are angel investors, how to write a business plan etc.

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Show me the MONEY!!

Show me the MONEY!! Avatar Posted by lkpetrolino under Raising Capital
From http://www.flyingpigconsulting.com 16 days ago
Made Hot by: James John on May 16, 2013 8:59 pm
There will always be a disproportionate number of companies looking for capital relative to that which exists. In order to maximize your chances it is imperative that you clearly differentiate your company from the pack.

The following four items provide important pieces to the puzzle of how to h Read More

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You can finance a business through community ownership as an alternative to traditional funding. Rural business expert Becky McCray explains two examples of this kind of financing in a guest post on a blog by Marco Terry of Commercial Capital LLC, McCray explains two examples of this kind of equity Read More

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Joaquin Gallardo, a Business Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo in the Washington, DC metro area, shares some of the most common mistakes that entrepreneurs make when applying for a small business loan through a bank and what business owners can do to position themselves and their businesses to en Read More

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Are You Prepared to Apply for a Business Loan?

Are You Prepared to Apply for a Business Loan? Avatar Posted by businesstrader under Raising Capital
From http://www.noobpreneur.com 25 days ago
Made Hot by: seobromino on April 30, 2013 10:25 am
These are the steps that are usually required in order have a company's start-up loan approved, as well as alternative funding sources, accessible when needed. Read More

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Kabbage Inc. has seen dramatic increase in the company's lending to home based businesses, especially Ebay and Amazon sellers. Trends show small business lending in general is also finally on the increase. Check out the details and a graph to show how funding to home based businesses is on the rise Read More

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Financial Factoring For Business

Financial Factoring For Business Avatar Posted by Sian Phillips under Raising Capital
From http://tweakyourbiz.com 29 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on April 27, 2013 7:56 am
By Tina Hamilton

Keeping your head above water in the business sector is challenging. But given our downed economy further complications can arise. For example, businesses often face piles of unpaid invoices and contracts sitting on a desk that collect months of dust, and usher debt to the busin Read More

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Cautions for fast-growing startups

Cautions for fast-growing startups Avatar Posted by chrissyastbury under Raising Capital
From http://www.waspbarcode.com 29 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on April 25, 2013 6:21 pm
There are three concepts entrepreneurs must understand and regularly evaluate when securing funding and establishing a financial strategy for a fast-growing startup – burn rate, time to out of cash, and time to close. Read More

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U.S. government grants for small businesses

U.S. government grants for small businesses Avatar Posted by chrissyastbury under Raising Capital
From http://www.waspbarcode.com 31 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on April 25, 2013 4:38 pm
Find out if your small business is eligible for grants from the U.S. government and if so, learn how to get U.S. government grants for small businesses. Read More

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An overview of the options for small business and startups, angel investor Judy Robinett shares her knowledge and experience. Read More

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The Myth of ‘Shark Tank:’ What VC Funding is Really Like

The Myth of ‘Shark Tank:’ What VC Funding is Really Like Avatar Posted by smpayton under Raising Capital
From http://www.corpnet.com 37 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on April 22, 2013 12:11 am
Think the contestants on Shark Tank have it made? Think again. Here's what getting VC funding is really like behind the scenes. Read More

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