Financing a Small Business

The Joy of Debt

By Ellyn E. Spragins | Jul 1, 1989

Everyone knows that at least some debt is desirable, but how much is too much? Read more

Something of Value

By Steve Solomon | Jul 1, 1989

Lared Group, a consulting firm, trades its expertise for a share in a client company's success. Read more

Reading The Fine Print

By Inc. staff | Jul 1, 1989

One CEO sent trade magazine subscriptions to bankers in order to increase his credibility. Read more

The New Quiet Money

By Ellyn E. Spragins | Jun 1, 1989

How one company found investors in the private capital market. Read more

Hotline

By Martha E. Mangelsdorf | May 1, 1989

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The Farm Team

By Elizabeth Conlin | May 1, 1989

An acquirer cultivates a "farm team" of promising young companies not yet ready for acquisition. Read more

A Match Made in...Cyberspace?

By Susan Greco | Apr 1, 1989

A look at Garage.com, an online matchmaker for company founders and both angel investors and venture capitalists. Read more

Working For The Union

By Ellyn E. Spragins | Apr 1, 1989

A pension fund invests directly in growing companies, eliminating the venture capital middleman. Read more

On The House

By Bruce G. Posner | Mar 1, 1989

Start-up offers reverse mortgage loans for an indefinite period to elderly home owners. Read more

Fatal Attraction

By Robert A. Mamis | Mar 1, 1989

Profile of a CEO, the expansion of his business, and the effect a futile acquisition had on his operation. Read more

Venture Capital: When are investments made?

By Inc. staff | Mar 1, 1989

Survey of venture capital firms which asks 'At what stage of a company's growth should investments be made?' Read more

Border Crossings

By Ellyn E. Spragins | Mar 1, 1989

One small company's experience after its sale to a Japanese investor. Read more

Chinese Checkers

By Hal Plotkin | Feb 1, 1989

An entrepreneur dramatizes his business in novels and uses the royalties as capital for his next start-up. Read more

Big Deal

By Leslie Brokaw | Feb 1, 1989

Associates of billionaire gain capital through his investment. Read more

A Capital Idea

By Ellyn E. Spragins | Jan 1, 1989

The Securities and Exchange Commission's new rules may simplify means of receiving loans and equity. Read more

The Disciples of David Birch

By John Case | Jan 1, 1989

A new generation of researchers discover the effect of small business on the economy. Read more

Seize The Time

By Ellyn E. Spragins | Jan 1, 1989

Well-heeled investment groups create money and demand for solid companies. Read more

Love Me (Legal) Tender

By Inc. staff | Dec 1, 1988

Elvis Presley MasterCard introduced in conjunction with Federal Savings and Loan Association, Memphis. Read more

How to Build an Inc. 500 Company

By Michael S. Hopkins | Dec 1, 1988

Profile of an Inc. 500 CEO and his success in managing growth while taking his company public. Read more

Going Public

By Robert A. Mamis | Oct 1, 1988

Profile of a company going public and the costs and benefits that apply. Read more

Economic Forecaster Stanley Salvigsen

By Robert A. Mamis | Sep 1, 1988

Interview with economic forecaster who advises on reducing debt to prepare for hard times ahead. Read more

Winning in the Asian Era

By Joel Kotkin | Sep 1, 1988

The U.S. must take a new commerce perspective in regard to the changes taking place in the world economy. Read more

Hot Tip: Don't Make a Personal Guarantee

By Patricia A. Amend | Feb 1, 1987

One small business banker says that a personal guarantee isn't always necessary. Read more

What VCs Look for in a Management Team

By Virginia I. Postrel | Nov 1, 1986

A survey done by New York University's Center for Entrepreneurial Studies examined those issues that venture capitalists feel can make or break a deal. Read more

Officers and Gentlemen

By Virginia I. Postrel | Sep 1, 1986

Venture capital firms size up the market for defense contracting Read more