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Think the contestants on Shark Tank have it made? Think again. Here's what getting VC funding is really like behind the scenes. Read More

If you filed your business taxes yesterday and are wishing you could have paid less, you might want to check out the Tax Foundation’s 2013 State Business Tax Climate Index. The annual listing ranks the 50 states based on their tax-friendliness to small business.
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One of the biggest challenges to growing any successful business is the ability to obtain capital. Although thousands of business owners apply for bank loans and to venture capital firms each year, businesses run by men receive 95% of venture capital financing, while businesses run by women receive Read More

Make sure you do your homework before making the financial commitment to a business loan. Always remember that the banks want your business and are always open to negotiate. Read More

Just in time for tax day April 15, The Tax Foundation has released its annual assessment of the best (and worst) states for small business taxes. Read More

There’s an app for everything these days. Want to lose weight? Download the app. Want directions to the nearest restaurant in a strange city? Get the app. Thousands of apps keep springing up everyday. It can be pretty overwhelming!

The good news is that while you almost always have to spend mone Read More

Startups are hungry for credit, but banks and other financial institutions have never been stricter, pushing businesses to seek alternative financing. Read More

A good rule of thumb to stay out of the red when starting your own business is to budget 20% of revenue to cover expenses you simply don’t think about, such as these commonly overlooked expenses. Read More

Doing taxes can be a lot of work, right? It is definitely not a fun chore. Still, you should pay attention: there may have been some tax changes you missed. Luckily you can now read them up, and be on your way to getting better tax refunds for your small business. Read More