Financing a Small Business


Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Think twice before you accept family money to run your business

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How to Find Funds in a Credit Crunch

Banks are cutting back, but capital is still available for worthy companies that know where to look.

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The Start-up Guru

Paul Graham's business school and investment fund, Y Combinator, has launched 145 companies -- for a lot less money than you would think

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Investors Pick the Best 2009 Inc. 500 Companies

Venture capital is hard to come by; investors explain what makes a company a good investment.

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Angel Investing 2009

In a tough economy, angel investors are more cautious than ever. But it's still possible to find funding. Here's how

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Recent Financing a Small Business Articles

Goldman and Buffett to Aid Small Business

Two icons of bull-market Corporate America team up to finance and support 10,000 small businesses.  Read story

Global Entrepreneurship Week Kicks Off

Thom Ruhe from the Kauffman Foundation talks about Global Entrepreneurship Week, which will be marked by more than 25,000 events worldwide.  Read story

Is a Barter Exchange Right for Your Company?

Careful: Some barter trades can be costly  Read story

Obama To Increase Loans, Credit To Small Businesses

The president says this initiative shifts the focus from Wall Street to stimulate small business growth.  Read story

Fellowship Encourages Science Start-ups

Kauffman Foundation offers internships and investor connections to help commercialize science and technology ideas.  Read story

The Bootstrapper's Guide to Launching New Products

Discovering the value of lean product development and minimum viable product  Read story

Street Smarts: The Rule of Three

Anticipating the torpedoes that can sink a deal  Read story

Great No-Cost Software

Paying is passé. Use these 10 free software programs instead  Read story

Should Your Company Switch to Online Banking?

Many small businesses are still using paper checks sent through the mail to settle their accounts. But online banking can save time and effort, and improve c...  Read story

Clamoring for Foreign Capital

Start-ups stymied by traditional means of raising capital are turning to foreign investors seeking citizenship.  Read story