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3 Honest Ways to Raise Startup Money
Create a healthy foundation for your business by combining enthusiasm with honesty.
Startup Financing During the Credit Crunch
Creativity goes a long way when it comes to financing your startup during tough economic times.
When Investors Join Your Board
Check out these tips for creating a board when raising money for your startup.
What is Sweat Equity Worth?
Determining how to value sweat equity is key when negotiating with investors and employees.
How Do Investors Make Money?
Learning how returns are allocated among the key players could increase your chances for funding.
Week 8: Finding the Right People
Putting together a competent advisory board and team of employees can prove invaluable to your business.
Raise Money Using a Self-Directed IRA
This clever twist on retirement fund investing could draw the patient investors business owners love.
Keep Your Second Round of Financing in Mind
When raising your first round of financing, be sure to protect your early investors from future dilution.
Greed or Fear: What Really Motivates Investors
Understanding why investors put money into businesses can help you figure out who to approach and how to go about it.
Raising “Patient Capital” for Your Business
How to attract funding from people who don't expect an immediate return
Startup Financing Trends for 2007
Our startup financing expert paints a detailed picture of what the financing landscape will look like in 2007.
Raising Money From Informal Investors
The devil's in the details when taking money from--and structuring a deal with--friends, family and angel investors.
Closing a Startup Financing Deal
Smart advice from a money pro on just how to get that deal done--and your money in the bank
Funding Options for Bad Credit Risks
If your credit score is holding you back from landing startup capital, you'll appreciate these tips for finding the funding you need.
Financing a Not-Yet-a-Business Idea
It's next to impossible to raise funds for your "brilliant idea." But our expert offers some smart financing tips.
Tapping Your Personal Savings to Fund Your Startup
Our startup financing expert explains the right way to use your personal funds to finance your new business.
Raising Money Using Convertible Debt
There's debt financing, there's equity financing, and then there's convertible debt. Find out why this third option can work well for startups.
Choosing Between Debt and Equity Financing
When it comes to getting outside funding for your startup, you have two routes to take. Our financing expert helps you decide which is best for you.
Deciding Who to Ask for Money
When it comes to figuring out just whom you'd like to approach for business capital, these tips can help you develop a great list of prospects.
Can Young Entrepreneurs Get Funding?
If you're young and in love with the idea of starting a business, these tips will help you in your search for startup financing.
Using Credit Cards to Fund Your Business
Know the risks you face before you take the plunge into credit-card debt.
How to Keep Your Investors Happy
Four tips on effective investor relations for startups
Should You Hire Someone To Raise Money For You?
Our startup financing expert offers tips on dealing with financing consultants, brokers and money finders.
Should First Investors Get Extra Compensation?
Our startup financing expert offers tips on providing incentives for your first investors.
SBA Loans for Your Startup
Find money today for your new business with this review of the SBA's top three loan programs.
Obtaining a Loan for Your Startup
Getting money for your new business is easier than you think--once you dispel the three common myths of bank financing.
The Fine Art of Meeting With an Angel Investor
Practical advice on when and how to pitch private investors for your business
Categorizing Your Investors
Follow this practical guide to determine the type of risks your private investors can handle, so you know just how to pitch them.
Negotiation Tips for Startups
Follow these suggestions for negotiating with employees, investors and suppliers when your business has no revenue.
How to Forecast Revenue and Growth
When starting out, financial forecasts may seem overwhelming. We'll help you conquer the numbers with this easy-to-follow guide to forecasting revenues and expenses during startup.