Obama Signs: And Crowdfunding is Legal in the US!

Obama Signs: And Crowdfunding is Legal in the US! Avatar Posted by JVRudnick under Raising Capital
From http://www.canuckseo.com 411 days ago
Made Hot by: ZiggyFreud61 on April 7, 2012 10:14 pm
Yes, the title above is correct….and as the photo here shows, President Obama yesterday signed into law, the new US JoBS Act which among other things legalizes crowdfunding as a way for startups to receive funding for equity…and that’s a good thing, eh!

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Saving money as an entrepreneur is of the utmost importance if you want success later. Reducing expenses frees up money for you to invest in business growth. Read More
Even if you have a good idea, it might be hard to find financing. One way you can improve your chances is try P2P lending, or some sort of crowdsourcing. You can usually get reasonable interest rates, plus you might be able to find someone willing to take a chance on you. Read More

Why It’s Getting Harder, and Riskier, to Bet the House

Why It’s Getting Harder, and Riskier, to Bet the House Avatar Posted by amabaie under Raising Capital
From http://www.cnbc.com 537 days ago
Made Hot by: argentisgroup on December 5, 2011 11:18 am
The collapse of the housing market has highlighted how entrepreneurs are routinely compelled to bet the house on their businesses. For many, taking the risk is tempting because their home may be their largest asset and loans against home equity are easier to find than business loans. Also, such loa Read More
Customers are a great way to finance a business for many reasons. First, customer financing is typically non dilutive. They want something from you other than equity in your business. Customers also help you fit your product to the market. And customers will help debug and improve the quality of th Read More

What to Include in Your Business Plan

What to Include in Your Business Plan Avatar Posted by MMarquit under Raising Capital
From http://personaldividends.com 707 days ago
Made Hot by: bigcajunman on June 16, 2011 2:45 pm
A business plan is especially important if you plan to seek funding from an outside source. Before a bank — or almost anyone else — is likely to take a risk on funding your business, someone will want to see that you have a plan for success. Read More

Say Hello to the First 10 ER Accelerator Startups

Say Hello to the First 10 ER Accelerator Startups Avatar Posted by LarryWildman under Raising Capital
From http://gigaom.com 722 days ago
Made Hot by: ShawnHessinger on June 4, 2011 10:52 pm
The Entrepreneurs Roundtable announced the first 10 companies to participate in its startup incubator program. The New York-based ER Accelerator program, which runs from June through August, gives those companies some startup capital, as well as free office space and access to a number of mentors. Read More

My First Pitch

My First Pitch Avatar Posted by benmaxmime under Raising Capital
From http://epiclaunch.com 751 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Tribe on May 5, 2011 6:21 pm
"Ummmmm, hi, I’m Ben Lang, I’m working on MySchoolHelp, which is a platform where students can find and share notes from their high school.” That was the opening line of my first pitch in front of investors. As challenging as the process may have been, I can certainly say that it was one of the mos Read More

Starting Your Business With a 401(k)

Starting Your Business With a 401(k) Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Raising Capital
From http://www.smartmoney.com 762 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on April 22, 2011 10:45 am
Starting your business with your 401(k) is becoming an increasingly popular option for tax strapped entrepreneurs, according to this article from SmartMoney, part of the Wall Street Journal Digital Network. But the controversial practice, which often involves a "Rollover as Business Startup" to avo Read More

How to Start a Debt Collection Agency

How to Start a Debt Collection Agency Avatar Posted by bigmoneyweb under Raising Capital
From http://bigmoneyweb.com 784 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Tribe on April 5, 2011 10:19 pm
For those wondering how to start a collection agency, this industry offers an excellent way to grow your wealth. Debt collection agencies work by collecting debt payments from individuals or businesses that owe debts to banks or stores. Most collection agencies act as creditor agents, and make mone Read More
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