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Many small businesses turn to partnerships or investors to help them launch a new product or build their business. But that might not be the best solution. Read More

If you’re not in Silicon Valley, chances are you won’t run into a VC on your morning Starbucks run. It can be difficult to get introductions to potential investors when you’re in a startup community that isn’t teeming with them. So what’s the best way to get in touch? Every investor seems to have t Read More

Starting a new business requires start up money and while you may have a portion of the money, you’ll likely need to find funding for the balance elsewhere. There are a number of sources available to you. Read More

In late June the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to explore the state of small business financing. The Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship blog reported on the hearing:
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After you’ve gone through the several steps to get in front of an investor it’s crucial not to make a mistake, yet many investors can list off mistakes they see on a daily basis. Here five investors talk about the common mistakes entrepreneurs make when pitching their business. Read More

In its first year, Kiva, a non-profit microlending organization, helped fund a spinach farmer in Cambodia, a hot dog stand man in Nicaragua, a carpenter in Gaza, a bee keeper in Ghana, and a fish seller in Uganda. Behind each of these businesses lies a story. Now we can add Detroit stories to the m Read More

Undoubtedly the biggest question people have to answer is how much money they need to raise. While every investor advises differently on the topic, one thing is always true: there’s no magic number or formula that you can follow. We asked five of our expert investors “How much money should I raise? Read More

Growing companies need business equipment to help sustain expansion & meet customer demand, a classic success problem. Which buying option is right for you? Read More

Seed Capital: Are You a Blanche DuBois Entrepreneur?

Let’s take a look at the main differences between true entrepreneurs and the Blanche DuBois type wannabes.

True entrepreneurs are very resourceful by nature. Once they make the decision to proceed with a new venture they immediately shift t Read More