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<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 19:56:05 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Kickstart Your Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/kickstart-your-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/kickstart-your-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 19:56:05 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>richescorner</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Kickstarter is one of the most influential websites anywhere on the internet for people who have dreams. Many people will admit that they once had some type of dream but financial problems became an insurmountable hindrance. This is the main reason why Kickstarter was created; the site is slowly be<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Tips for Preparing for an Early Retirement Now ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/7-tips-for-preparing-for-an-early-retirement-now-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/7-tips-for-preparing-for-an-early-retirement-now-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 07:34:36 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SBA.gov</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/7-tips-for-preparing-for-an-early-retirement-now-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[By Caron Beesley.  Are you 10-20 years away from your desired retirement age? There are some things you can do now as a small business owner to make it easier for you to retire on your terms.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sources Of Business Finance]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/sources-of-business-finance/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/sources-of-business-finance/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 14:04:03 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SimonD</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/sources-of-business-finance/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The initial investment that an owner puts into a business is known as capital. The source of this capital may include money from savings, redundancy, inheritance, investments, winnings etc. When the business becomes established, capital may be increased by retaining an amount of profit that the bus<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Raise and Still Keep Your Growing Customer Base ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-raise-and-still-keep-your-growing-customer-base-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-raise-and-still-keep-your-growing-customer-base-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 08:19:08 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bigmoneyweb</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-raise-and-still-keep-your-growing-customer-base-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As a small business, one of your greatest goals should be getting more customers/clients. If it's not this, then what else would you want? More customers mean more money for your business which in turn increases your business' lifespan. As you know, the only way to grow your customer base is to giv<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs turn to alternatives as bank loans fail]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/entrepreneurs-turn-to-alternatives-as-bank-loans-fail/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/entrepreneurs-turn-to-alternatives-as-bank-loans-fail/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 08:26:27 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SimonD</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/entrepreneurs-turn-to-alternatives-as-bank-loans-fail/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Small businesses face continued problems in securing capital as banks are wary of taking risks, but many entrepreneurs have found the recession a good time to start a new company.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Make an Investment Pitch to Family &amp; Friends for Your Small Business or Startup ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-make-an-investment-pitch-to-family-friends-for-your-small-business-or-startup-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-make-an-investment-pitch-to-family-friends-for-your-small-business-or-startup-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:11:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Adam_Gottlieb</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-make-an-investment-pitch-to-family-friends-for-your-small-business-or-startup-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Though the media typically focuses on venture capitalist funding as the primary source of start-up cash for entrepreneurs, the truth is that more than half of the tens of billions of dollars raised every year by entrepreneurs comes from donations by family and friends.<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Invoice Factoring for Your Small Business? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/is-invoice-factoring-for-your-small-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/is-invoice-factoring-for-your-small-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:33:58 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/is-invoice-factoring-for-your-small-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Invoice factoring is a good alternative for small business financing. This article highlights invoice factoring as an ideal solution for your small business.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 business plan mistakes to avoid]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/5-business-plan-mistakes-to-avoid/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/5-business-plan-mistakes-to-avoid/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:22:30 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jay_pas</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/5-business-plan-mistakes-to-avoid/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you're looking for funding, you need a compelling, impressive business plan. Avoiding common mistakes will help your business plan rise to the top. <br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Startup Junkies TV]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/startup-junkies-tv/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/startup-junkies-tv/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:31:16 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>LarryWildman</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/startup-junkies-tv/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Startup Junkies TVThe story of a startup. Each episode is approximately 23 minutes long.  If you are new to the startup environment, watch this to leran what it's really like raising capital.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Finance Your Home-Based Business ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-finance-your-home-based-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-finance-your-home-based-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:53:55 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>saleschase</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-finance-your-home-based-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Roughly half of all businesses in the U.S. are home-based businesses. Even though home-based businesses operate from, well, homes, it's not that these businesses don't need capital. In fact, some of these businesses can be capital-guzzlers.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Crowdfunding Can Finance Your Small Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-crowdfunding-can-finance-your-small-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-crowdfunding-can-finance-your-small-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:50:35 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>saleschase</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-crowdfunding-can-finance-your-small-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You may have a brilliant business idea. But if you don't have the required funds, your idea will remain just that - an idea. A financing option that is gaining popularity is crowdfunding. <br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Loans for Small Business Funding ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/loans-for-small-business-funding-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/loans-for-small-business-funding-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:48:54 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/loans-for-small-business-funding-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Secured Loans have been an option that many small businesses have turned to but these do come with risks. Here are some issues you need to consider.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Quickly Raise Investment Capital ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-quickly-raise-investment-capital-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-quickly-raise-investment-capital-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:58:31 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lakhya</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-quickly-raise-investment-capital-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most daunting tasks entrepreneurs face while starting a business is to raise the start-up or investment capital. In the yesteryears, entrepreneurs used to lure in investors by displaying fresh and new technological ideas. However, in today's times, entrepreneurs have changed their idea o<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Creative Ideas for Funding Your New Small Business Start-Up ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/7-creative-ideas-for-funding-your-new-small-business-start-up-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/7-creative-ideas-for-funding-your-new-small-business-start-up-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:49:18 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/7-creative-ideas-for-funding-your-new-small-business-start-up-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for your small business startup funding? Here are some potential resources avenues to investigate for both debt- or equity-based funding.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[9 Ways to Decrease Your Chance of Bootstrapping a Successful Company  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/9-ways-to-decrease-your-chance-of-bootstrapping-a-successful-company-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/9-ways-to-decrease-your-chance-of-bootstrapping-a-successful-company-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:35:20 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>thursdayb</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/9-ways-to-decrease-your-chance-of-bootstrapping-a-successful-company-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The more I learn about startups the more I realize that one's chance of succeeding is a continuum rather than some kind of binary state.In other words, when you read a blog post that talks about &quot;X Ways to Succeed with Your Startup&quot; what they really mean is &quot;X Ways to Potentially Increase Your <br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Who Was Ponzi &amp; What Was His Scheme?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/who-was-ponzi-what-was-his-scheme/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/who-was-ponzi-what-was-his-scheme/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:27:03 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Babajan786</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/who-was-ponzi-what-was-his-scheme/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone can work a simple swindle, but you have to be a special kind of con man to have your name become synonymous with &quot;fraud.&quot; Ponzi pulled it off, though. After arriving in the U.S. from Italy in 1903, Ponzi knocked around in a variety of unskilled jobs that usually ended when he got into troubl<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Grab the Investors You Need to Start Your Business ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-grab-the-investors-you-need-to-start-your-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-grab-the-investors-you-need-to-start-your-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:33:09 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-grab-the-investors-you-need-to-start-your-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you can convince an investor that they should work with you, you are off to a great start. Here are some tips on how to attract investors for your startup.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Seed Capital: Lessons from Shark Tank ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/seed-capital-lessons-from-shark-tank-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/seed-capital-lessons-from-shark-tank-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:05:28 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>LarryWildman</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/seed-capital-lessons-from-shark-tank-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some of the tricks used by Shark Tankers are exposed.Kevin O'Leary is famous for this deal. He waits for the other Sharks to say &quot;I'm Out&quot; and then he knows he's the only possibility left for the entrepreneur. So then it suddenly doesn't matter at all what they are asking for. Let's say the ent<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Some Real-World Hard Truths About Startups, Plans, and Investors]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/some-real-world-hard-truths-about-startups-plans-and-investors/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/some-real-world-hard-truths-about-startups-plans-and-investors/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:37:59 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jay_pas</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/some-real-world-hard-truths-about-startups-plans-and-investors/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Business planning expert, competition judge, and angel investor Tim Berry explains some things he looks for when reading business plans. <br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Crowdfunding Explained]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/crowdfunding-explained/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/crowdfunding-explained/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:43:19 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>LarryWildman</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/crowdfunding-explained/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Crowdsourcing and Crowdfunding ExplainedMost people still don't fully understand how crowdfunding works. So with that in mind here is a short video that explains how the system operates to bring entrepreneurs and investors together.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 tips to getting small business financing]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/5-tips-to-getting-small-business-financing/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/5-tips-to-getting-small-business-financing/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:37:30 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jay_pas</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/5-tips-to-getting-small-business-financing/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's no secret that small businesses can have a hard time getting financing. So before you approach lenders, make sure you ask yourself: how can I maximize my chances of getting credit approval? Here are five simple things you can do to up the odds of getting your funding approved.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Youngsters Get a Franchise Loan?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/can-youngsters-get-a-franchise-loan/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/can-youngsters-get-a-franchise-loan/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:06:42 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/can-youngsters-get-a-franchise-loan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you're one of the young college-aged franchise buyers, can you get a small business loan from a non-family member? Like from a bank? Find out today. All young entrepreneurs need to read this post.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[About Carol Roth: Business Strategist]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/about-carol-roth-business-strategist/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/about-carol-roth-business-strategist/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:36:10 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/about-carol-roth-business-strategist/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Carol Roth has worked with hundreds of companies, ranging from a single entrepreneur with an idea to Fortune 500 businesses, on all aspects of business and financial strategy. Read about this powerful woman... <br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Taking Unsecured Cash Loans to Finance your Business Startup: Wise or Not? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/taking-unsecured-cash-loans-to-finance-your-business-startup-wise-or-not-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/taking-unsecured-cash-loans-to-finance-your-business-startup-wise-or-not-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:11:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/taking-unsecured-cash-loans-to-finance-your-business-startup-wise-or-not-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There is another way you can use cash loans: To finance your business startup. Here are some things to consider when you use cash loans to start a business.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Branson backs loans for student business plans ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/branson-backs-loans-for-student-business-plans-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/branson-backs-loans-for-student-business-plans-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:16:52 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>TheBetterLeader</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/branson-backs-loans-for-student-business-plans-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Branson seeks aid for young entrepreneurs to start their own business as an alternative to going to University. But how much do you actually need to start a business?<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top tips on winning private investment in your online business - Entrepreneur Training for Entrepreneurs]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/top-tips-on-winning-private-investment-in-your-online-business-entrepreneur-training-for-entrepreneurs/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/top-tips-on-winning-private-investment-in-your-online-business-entrepreneur-training-for-entrepreneurs/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:40:01 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MarketingRoyalties</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/top-tips-on-winning-private-investment-in-your-online-business-entrepreneur-training-for-entrepreneurs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Preparing for private investment in a business is a daunting task that a substantial number of ambitious entrepreneurs have to go through in the start-up stages. <br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Considering to take Merchant Cash Advance? Read this first! ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/considering-to-take-merchant-cash-advance-read-this-first-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/considering-to-take-merchant-cash-advance-read-this-first-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:35:52 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/considering-to-take-merchant-cash-advance-read-this-first-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Find out how an alternative business funding methods, such as merchant loans or merchant cash advance, can get your business up and running in no time.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Grow Your Business with Purchase Order Financing ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/grow-your-business-with-purchase-order-financing-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/grow-your-business-with-purchase-order-financing-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:20:07 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Lucid</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/grow-your-business-with-purchase-order-financing-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Purchase order financing is a valuable tool for small businesses looking to grow. By receiving extra capital you will be able to take on bigger projects and clients. Learn how it could benefit you!<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Looking for Crowdfunding Tips and Ideas? Read This! ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/looking-for-crowdfunding-tips-and-ideas-read-this-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/looking-for-crowdfunding-tips-and-ideas-read-this-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:22:18 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/looking-for-crowdfunding-tips-and-ideas-read-this-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I have been sent a copy of Crowdfunding Tips: Knock Your Project Out of the Park. I think the eBook is fantastic and I strongly recommend you to read it.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Disruptive Strategies: Ivar Kreuger, the Match King ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/disruptive-strategies-ivar-kreuger-the-match-king-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/disruptive-strategies-ivar-kreuger-the-match-king-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:05:36 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>LarryWildman</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/disruptive-strategies-ivar-kreuger-the-match-king-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This is one of the greatest business stories of the last 100 years. The mysterious Ivar Kreuger was a master as raising huge sums of capital from investors and attempted to build a global empire. Unfortunately, a few things went wrong and the it started collapsing around him. <br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Another Amazing Crowdfunding Success Story: Omari &amp; the Orphans ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/another-amazing-crowdfunding-success-story-omari-the-orphans-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/another-amazing-crowdfunding-success-story-omari-the-orphans-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:35:43 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>LarryWildman</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/another-amazing-crowdfunding-success-story-omari-the-orphans-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Crowdfunding Can Perform MiraclesJust three weeks I read a heart-wrenching story on Reddit.com about an attack on a defenseless orphanage in Kenya by some thugs. I'm not sure of the details but somehow the story ended up on Reddit with a graphic image of a man named Omri who had suffered a mach<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Startup Advice: Fake it Till You Make it ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/startup-advice-fake-it-till-you-make-it-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/startup-advice-fake-it-till-you-make-it-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:33:45 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>LarryWildman</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/startup-advice-fake-it-till-you-make-it-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This is about a real life Zelig and the entrepreneurial spirit.Startups must fake it till they make itDo you really need to fake it till you make it? In my humble opinion, the answer is yes in the majority of instances.  This is especially true if your startup is a B2B business. Existing busine<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ideas for Raising Capital and Growing Your Business ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/ideas-for-raising-capital-and-growing-your-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/ideas-for-raising-capital-and-growing-your-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:20:12 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/ideas-for-raising-capital-and-growing-your-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There is often a need to obtain funds and raise extra capital in any business. Here are some ideas on how to raise capital and grow your business.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Where Are VCs Investing Now? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/where-are-vcs-investing-now-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/where-are-vcs-investing-now-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:50:44 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NetworkSolutions</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/where-are-vcs-investing-now-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Facebook's recent IPO may be getting all the attention, but social media isn't the only area where investors are putting their money. When it comes to venture capitalists, Information Week reports, VCs' favorite place to invest in 2011 was the health IT sector. Specifically, medical software and in<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cheap Auto Insurance Advocates Refute Findings]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/cheap-auto-insurance-advocates-refute-findings/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/cheap-auto-insurance-advocates-refute-findings/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:31:00 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>idirect098</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/cheap-auto-insurance-advocates-refute-findings/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Consumer Federation of America released a report saying auto insurance rates have become to expensive for low-income drivers. <br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Joe Meissner at Executive Capital Partners Matches Star CEOs with Capital]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/joe-meissner-at-executive-capital-partners-matches-star-ceos-with-capital/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/joe-meissner-at-executive-capital-partners-matches-star-ceos-with-capital/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:21 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>michaelhartzell</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/joe-meissner-at-executive-capital-partners-matches-star-ceos-with-capital/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[At some point, businesses must be sold and/or executives move will want to move on.  In either case, private equity firms will be an option on the table.  Today BizEnrich had the honor of having Joe Meissner make a special trip to Seattle to present his insights with an overview of private equi<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Money IS Available For Small Business Investment]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/money-is-available-for-small-business-investment/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/money-is-available-for-small-business-investment/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:47:28 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>leapzone</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/money-is-available-for-small-business-investment/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Investing is the least understood topic when talking &quot;business.&quot; Unless of course you live in Silicon Valley where million dollar investments are passed around like peanuts at the bar. For the rest of us it's a mystery...<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Create a Profitable Online Store]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-create-a-profitable-online-store/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-create-a-profitable-online-store/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:24:58 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CanadianFinance</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/how-to-create-a-profitable-online-store/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[How to Create a Profitable Online Store by Steve of My Wife Quit Her Job is for you if you're dreaming of opening a shop or you've been in business for a bit but haven't been able to put in your two-week notice.<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Need Funding? Look No Further Than Your Neighborhood]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/need-funding-look-no-further-than-your-neighborhood/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/need-funding-look-no-further-than-your-neighborhood/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:54:11 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>HBCinc</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/need-funding-look-no-further-than-your-neighborhood/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Are you a neighborhood retail business in need of some financing? Well, lucky you. There's a new service in town that is helping small retail companies get the funding they need to grow their businesses - but this is no ordinary loan... <br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[4 Resources for Small Business Loans ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/4-resources-for-small-business-loans-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/4-resources-for-small-business-loans-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:09:14 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>smpayton</dc:creator>
<category>Raising Capital</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/RaisingCapital/4-resources-for-small-business-loans-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you're considering taking out a loan for your small business or startup, here are some resources that can help you find the loan program that works best for your business needs.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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