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Sophisticated angel investors don’t finance early stage companies because they love technology, want to help entrepreneurs, to benefit society or any of the other things that the term “angel” might imply. They do it to make money.
For their startup investments to be worthwhile, the returns angels Read More

A couple of weeks ago, I met a local entrepreneur who is raising money for her new company. I connected her to a micro venture capitalist (VC) out in California who offered to invest at a pre-money valuation of $1.5 million. She turned down the offer to try to raise capital at a $2.9 million valuat Read More

A few weeks ago I was pitched for investment by two companies. Both had ideas that would measure industrial companies’ release of environmental contaminants into the air and water. One company said their product was necessary because we need to save the environment for future generations. The other Read More

Recent developments have enabled businesses with bad credit to obtain financing. Here are 6 options you can explore to get the money you want to grow business. Read More

If you’re looking for a private equity firm, venture or angel capitalist to fund your business, what are your options? Below are some tips for identifying the right fit for your needs and taking those important first steps. Read More

Big banks have long been accused of turning a blind eye to small businesses’ credit needs, but things are changing for the better now.
According to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index, March 2016, the monthly analysis of more than 1,000 small business loan applications on Biz2Credit.com, l Read More

It’s tempting to start a business and dive right into the details of your product or service without considering some of the key aspects that contribute to success.

These four simple tactics will make a big difference as your company grows and probably save you a few headaches along the way. Read More

Indiegogo, the global crowdfunding platform, announces a new year-long initiative to support diversity in entrepreneurship. In celebration of last months’ International Women’s Day, the company will seek to offer extra support for women-run crowdfunding campaigns between now and March 2017. Read More

Minority businesses still struggle with credit in a way other small businesses do not, a report from global business analytics firm Experian says.
According to Experian, minority owned businesses see an average business credit score of 49.7, five points lower than other U.S. businesses.
Meanwhile Read More