She said the agency is striving to be creative with two new lending programs, the Small Loan Advantage program and the Community Advantage program, that could increase the availability of loans. Read More
Given that investments are harder to come by than they once were, we think it's very useful to know the guys that are putting money into early stage companies and creating value. So lets look at the top 100 Tech Investors, according to Forbes. Read More
With so many excellent business solutions available nowadays, the primary obstacle for startups is funding. Here are some funding resources you should consider. Read More
I've been saying quite a bit privately, but I think it's time to say it publicly:

If you are an entrepreneur, raise money now.

It's never easy to raise money. People who say, "It's easy to raise money," usually neglect to mention the second half of the sentence, which is "if you are in a Read More
A common topic of discussion with my clients is how much debt is the right amount. This is a big question. Not enough debt can restrict your growth and too much debt can destroy your business. How can you tell if you have too much or too little debt? Read More
How to Start a Company Without Any Money

I first heard about John Paul DeJoria back in the mid 1980 and have followed his career on and off ever since. Here's a man who belonged to an L.A. gang member in his youth and was at one point homeless. Today he's a billionaire. This is a video worth wa Read More
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) has partnered with Spinmaster to launch the Spinmaster Innovation Fund. The fund will offer financing, mentoring and support for up to 10 young entrepreneurs. Read More
The Receivables Exchange has sometimes been compared to factoring, but it differs in a number of key respects. For one, the Exchange opens up the sale of receivables to multiple buyers in a real-time auction. Instead of going to one factor for working capital, the Exchange introduces you to several Read More
Your investor needs to be invested emotionally, not just monetarily in your business. Read this article to learn more. Read More
The government, state and local organizations, non-profits and other groups offer grants for small businesses. There are grants available specifically for particular industries while some are designed for special purposes. There are some situations where a business grant may need to be combined wit Read More
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