Business Lending Improves But Challenges Remain

Business Lending Improves But Challenges Remain - http://online.wsj.com Avatar Posted by Monsieur Eraser under Raising Capital
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Made Hot by: HeatherStone on January 16, 2011 10:16 pm
Business lending improves but challenges remain. Recent indicators show a rise in consumer spending as well leading some businesses to think about hiring again. But if you run a small business indicators are that you will only see marginal improvements if at all. Still, a rise in financing options Read More

How To Raise Capital For Your Startup Business In 2011

How To Raise Capital For Your Startup Business In 2011 - http://www.inc.com Avatar Posted by HeatherStone under Raising Capital
From http://www.inc.com 4845 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business News on January 16, 2011 2:43 am
If raising capital to start a new business or expand an existing business through new services or a new product launch is your aim, this article is a good place to get started. Raising capital can be a critical part of entrepreneurship depending upon your goals but the rules are always changing. Le Read More
When you're raising capital for your small business, there are a couple of places to start. Your best option is to build a "capital base" from a variety of sources, not just one. This post gives and excellent list of some funding sources you may want to start with. For all those thinking about seek Read More

Is Crowdfunding the Next Big Financing Thing?

Is Crowdfunding the Next Big Financing Thing? - http://smallbiztrends.com Avatar Posted by ShashiBellamkonda under Raising Capital
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Made Hot by: dreamwithdeadline on January 6, 2011 6:39 pm
Over the past few years, as the credit crunch tightened, we’ve all heard horror stories from successful entrepreneurs who had growing businesses but couldn’t get working capital, or saw their business lines of credit cut or their loans called in for no reason. No wonder many small business owners h Read More

Five Rules of Raising Capital

Five Rules of Raising Capital  - http://lalawag.com Avatar Posted by bea.alonzo under Raising Capital
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Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on January 3, 2011 2:13 pm
Getting money for your start-up is, quite simply, a huge pain in the ass. Some people are lucky enough to have a windfall of cash, or have stumbled upon a project that took off enough to fund their bigger ideas. However, many of us have to pound the pavement looking for capital when trying to do so Read More

Hey Lady, Got a Quarter?

Hey Lady, Got a Quarter? - http://www.365daysofstartups.com Avatar Posted by lkpetrolino under Raising Capital
From http://www.365daysofstartups.com 4861 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on December 30, 2010 10:23 pm
Do you feel as though that question encompasses your funding strategy?

Frustrated with the (lack of) bank loans?

Wondering how in the heck you are going to fund your start-up?

Help is here! Here are 7 ways to raise cash for your company that don’t involve going to the bank. Read More

Raising Capital

Raising Capital  - http://www.tdslaw.com Avatar Posted by bea.alonzo under Raising Capital
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Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on December 21, 2010 4:47 pm
Raising and managing capital is a business’ biggest challenge, regardless of its stage of development. Whether you are a tech start-up or a successful business in expansion mode, you can sharpen the focus of your fundraising plan if you first take the time to understand the different stages of deve Read More

How to pitch to angel investors in 3 steps - Alexandru Rada

How to pitch to angel investors in 3 steps - Alexandru Rada - http://alexrada.com Avatar Posted by websku under Raising Capital
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Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on December 17, 2010 5:10 pm
How to pitch to angel investors in 3 steps. Here's a short way on how to raise seed investment that come up to me after a lot of pitching. Read More

How to Avoid Doing Bad VC Deals

How to Avoid Doing Bad VC Deals  - http://blog.tonyjohnston.biz Avatar Posted by TonyJohnston_CNi under Raising Capital
From http://blog.tonyjohnston.biz 4900 days ago
Made Hot by: SkipAnderson on November 22, 2010 4:05 pm
Having the right ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET about using other people's money is your best protection against doing a you’re-gonna-regret-it-later financing deal. Read how to get it here... Read More
If you are in the market for business financing you may have noticed that the SBA is tentatively reporting a healthy increase in small business lending.

However, finding the right bank for your small business financing needs can still be a time-consuming challenge.

So just who is lending? And what is your best strategy for finding and approaching a bank? Here are five tips to help you find small business friendly banks Read More
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