Finance and Capital
News and information on financing, venture capital, and maintaining a strong balance sheet.
Venture Funds Grow in Second Quarter , August 23, 2005Capital sources plowed 160% more into firms, but distribution seen concentrated among top VCs.
Venture Investing Hits Short-Term Bumps , August 2, 2005Venture capital returns below level of late nineties, when there was more IPO activity.
Angel Investers Overvalue Start-ups, Say Venture Capitalists, June 8, 2005A new Survey outlines how angel investors and venture capitalists perceive one another.
Minorities Faced Restrictions to Capital, Says Report, May 24, 2005A new analysis by the Small Business Administration concluded earlier study shows preferential treatment.
National Venture Capital Association Chooses New Chairman, May 19, 2005
The NVCA unanimously selects Joe Aragona of Texas-based Austin Ventures as its next chairman.
Venture Capital Remains Scarce for Start-ups, May 13, 2005Experts disagree on whether start-ups will fare better in the future.
Banks Continue to Ease Lending Standards, Fed Says, May 13, 2005More favorable lending environment isn't necessarily a windfall for small businesses.
Finding Financing Biggest Obstacle for Prospective Entrepreneurs, May 12, 2005Study finds Americans dream of starting their own businesses, but funding them the greatest challenge.
Fundraising Forum Seeks Women Entrepreneurs, April 26, 2005 Networking event has helped raise $3 billion for former participants.
Private Placements Growing in Popularity, April 21, 2005
Companies, especially smaller ones, are looking away from venture capital toward private placements.
Venture Capital Fundraising Doubles in '04, April 4, 2005Venture capital overhang from previous years and record fundraising last year creates optimistic outlook for 2005.
Angel Funding Grew in 2004, March 29, 2005Funding in start-ups was up 20% compared to 2003.
HR Outsourcing Costs Going Down, April 1, 2005As more small businesses outsource functions such as benefits and payroll, the cost of supplying services is dropping.
Small Business Lending Slowed in 2002-2003, March 22, 2005Official numbers slower for 2002-2003, but demand showed signs of returning in 2004.
Fast-Growth Firms Sidestep Bank Loans , February 14, 2005
Companies are raising revenue forecasts and looking to non-traditional capital sources to help finance their growth.
Sarbanes-Oxley Draws Renewed Criticism, Jan. 13, 2005Some complain cost of compliance is excessive for smaller companies. IPO Activity Strong in 2004, Jan. 4, 2005 Google wasn't the only IPO to go gaga over in 2004. Investment in Growing Businesses Surged in 2004, December 20, 2004 Entrepreneurship surged in 2004, but state governments could do more to promote small businesses, said the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED). Small Businesses May Lag in Retirement Benefits, Dec. 16, 2004 Study claims owners are not meeting employee expectations regarding savings plans. Microlending Offers Opportunity for Financial Start-ups, Dec. 14, 2004 Method of alleviating poverty abroad can fuel successful small businesses at home. Should I Sell or Should I Grow? , December 10, 2004 Looking to grow your company next year? According to industry experts, 2005 is shaping up to be a good year for you. Small Business Loans Hit Record Level in 2004", October 21, 2004 Number of SBA loans to small businesses doubled in past three years. Funding in New England Businesses Down in Q3, October 18, 2004 Dip in venture funding in New England nothing to worry about, according to experts. Biopharm Industry Promises to Fuel Future Economic Growth, October 18, 2004 A new study shows that the biopharmaceutical industry promises to add thousands of jobs and millions of dollars to the U.S. economy. Third-quarter IPO Activity Remains Strong, October 15, 2004 Highest number of third-quarter offerings since 2000. SBA Offers Discounted Loans for Disaster Victims, October 5, 2004 The Small Business Administration steps up aid to businesses affected by recent weather-related disasters. Workers' Compensation Costs Big Concern for Small Businesses, September 23, 2004 Problem is a state-by-state issue. VC Money for Start-Ups Continues to Dry Up, September 10, 2004 Report shows amount of investments in early-stage companies hit lowest level since 1980. Venture Capital Fundraising Remains Stable in 2nd Quarter , August 3,2004 Buyout and mezzanine funds rebound in a big way. PayPal and GE Team Up to Offer Microloans, July 1,2004 A new credit card will focus on low-dollar transactions, giving a boost to smaller online retailers. Credit Association Proposes Easing SBA Loan Standards, June 29,2004 Fewer than 10 percent of members made SBA loans since 2003 alliance. Inc. 500 Company Raises $77 Million in IPO , June 21,2004 In its first day of trading, Blackboard Inc. shares soar 43 percent. Lenders Target Smaller Businesses for Bigger Returns, June 18,2004 MasterCard, NetBank launch new campaigns aimed at this market. Women Entrepreneurs Face Venture Capital Gender Gap, June 17,2004 Study finds just 4.2 percent of venture capital went to women in 2003. Women Business Owners Avoiding Credit, May 20,2004 Survey shows a large number of women-owned businesses don't have credit lines. Sarbanes-Oxley Has Some Publics Thinking Private , May 20, 2004 The increasing cost of complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley corporate reform law has more public companies mulling going private. Stock Option Expensing Sparks National Debate, May 2004 A proposal introduced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on March 31 has met with a great deal of opposition, particularly from the small business sector. Venture Capital Investments Keep Healthy Pace, May 2004 Venture capital investments were strong during the first quarter of 2004. Venture Capitalists Made Money in 2003, April 2004 Venture capitalists made money for the first time in three years during the last quarter of 2003. A Scam to Watch Out For, April 2004 It's called cramming, and it may be lurking on your phone bill. Angel Investing Market Looking Up, April 2004 The angel investor market showed modest signs of recovery in 2003. Bankruptcies Plague Small Businesses, March 2004 Over the last three years, more small businesses have shut down than have started up. Minority Banks Come Under Fire in California, October 2003 California's Chinese banks come under fire for being, well, too Chinese. The 1990s Weren't All They Were Cracked Up to Be, October 2003 The economy flourished in the 1990s, but former Clinton adviser Joseph E. Stiglitz suggests that business leaders and policymakers supported or allowed changes in the economy that are now hindering entrepreneurs. Banks May Sell Off Your Loans, September 2003 Creating a secondary market for small-business loans could benefit entrepreneurs by increasing the overall amount for lending. Grants for Rural Biz, September 2003 States with lots of farms and fields are making more grants available to businesses. Where Seed Money Really Comes From, August 2003 Though venture capitalists garner headlines, their economic impact turns out to be modest.
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