Funding Your Small Business
It's best to save some money while you research your business idea, or even work in the industry to get some experience. If you don't have capital to draw on, you'll have to arrange financing from friends-and-family investors, a bank loan or through credit card debt. These articles help guide you through the perilous process of funding, whether you're a start up firm or a growing enterprise.
Friends and Family Funding Your Startup?
Before you approach anyone about investing in your new venture, make sure you've done your homework with the help of trusted experts.The Myth of Free Government Money: A Perennial and Pernicious Scam
Why do so many entrepreneurs believe in the Tooth Fairy?Factoring as a Funding Option
Q: What is factoring? Can I use it in a small business?Landing a Business Loan After a Bankruptcy
It's particularly tough in this economic climate, but there are options to securing the money you need.Expert Advice on Small Business Credit
A banker and an accountant explain what borrowers should be doing in terms of their existing loans and interest rates, and discuss future credit availability.Getting Reluctant Investors to Say Yes
When you raise capital for a startup, you risk rejection. But you can improve your chances, even if you don't have much of a track record.Do You Really Need a Business Plan?
Even if you aren't planning to borrow money or seek investors right away, there are good reasons to sit down and write a plan.Paying Back Private Investors
Start by assessing the expectations of each individual. Then modify commercial practices to fit your company's needsAttracting Venture Capital
The founder of Rembrandt Venture Partners offers predictions and advice for entrepreneurs seeking funding.How to Cash Out Without Retiring
One option for entrepreneurs is a leveraged buyout deal. To get started, talk to an investment banker or lawyer about finding potential private equity investors.How Much to Pay Yourself
Deciding on a salary depends on industry, legal structure, and profitability. The key to avoiding trouble with the IRS is determining what's reasonable.Will Incorporating Benefit Your Business?
Business owners incorporate to protect themselves from unlimited personal liability for their business. But the tax benefits are not always clear.Keeping an Eye on Cash Flow
Q: I lie awake at night worrying about bills because my revenue is strong but cash flow is uneven. What can I do?PODCAST: How to Tap Into Credit Union Loans
Find out another way to finance your business.PODCAST: The Venture Capital Myth
Did you know that fewer than 1 in 10,000 startups gets funded by venture capitalists?PODCAST: Managing Payroll Painlessly
Discover how a complex job gets easier for entrepreneurs.PODCAST: Government Incentives for Entrepreneurs
How to locate tax credits, discounts, and cash.PODCAST: Creative Ways to Finance Growth
Hear advice from a corporate finance expert.
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