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When you're starting a company, it can be tempting to hit up friends and family for that much-needed first investment. But, oh, can it backfire. Staff wri... Watch video
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Venture-Backed IPOs Top $4.27 Billion
More companies are going public, led by the technology sector, but mergers and acquisitions have slowed. Read more
SpotScout Wants to Be the eBay of Parking Spaces
First it needs $5 million. Read more
Term Sheets
Give seed investors too many rights, and it could hurt your ability to raise money later. Below, five deal items mom and dad can live without. Read more
Entrepreneurs Willing to Pay More to Go Green
Despite the higher costs, using environmentally friendly materials can bring in more customers, according to a new survey. Read more
Mark Schmitz Aims to Become the Top Hip-Hop Mogul in Phoenix.
First he needs $300,000. Read more
Is a CDFI Right for You?
And are you right for it? Ask yourself these questions to see if you and a CDFI loan are a good fit: Read more
High-Risk Loans--From a Nonprofit
Community funds are filling a gap. Read more
How to Kill a Great Idea!
Jonathan Abrams created the first online social network and enlisted Silicon Valley's best and brightest to run it. Yet Friendster flamed out spectacularly. ... Read more
Most Entrepreneurs Forced to Crack Open Their Piggy Banks
The vast majority of start-up capital comes from self-financing and friends and family, according to new research. Read more
Thinking Small [Audio]
When it comes to venture capital, small may indeed be the new big. A growing number of firms are giving away small amounts to young start-ups. Reporter Ry... Watch video
RediAuto Sport Makes Driving Easier for the Elderly and Disabled
Can it raise $6 million? Read more
VCs are Thinking Small
VC's are learning that tiny deals can go a long way. Read more
How To Get Started [Audio]
The global economy may offer a world of new opportunities, but it also means dealing with red tape, foreign currencies, and confusing local tax laws. Wher... Watch video
Where Opportunity Knocks
The world may indeed be your oyster. But not all countries are friendly to American entrepreneurs. Staff writer Max Chafkin highlights the best and worst.... Watch video
Putting Founders First
How one VC Firm coddles its CEOs. Read more
Ads and Atmospherics
Outdoor campaigns are suddenly hip. Read more
The Definition of Success
Convincing risk-averse investors that you have a plan for success, and profits, will help secure financing for your business. Read more
Web 2.0, Energy Technology Drive Venture Capital to New Highs
Analysts say the increase reflects lessons learned from the dot-com bust. Read more
VCs Offer Better Deals to Start-Ups
Companies in search of capital are able to negotiate more favorable terms today, according to a new report. Read more
Want to Stand Out?
Make a splash with mini billboards. Read more
Your Civic Duty, As Well As Savvy Marketing
The benefits of volunteering your business as a polling place. Read more
Why Investors Are Suddenly So Secretive
Why venture capitalists are increasingly choosing to keep their latest deals under wraps. Read more
Case Study: To Take Private Equity or Not
Raising private equity seemed like the best way to rev up Sunrise Windows. But were the stakes too high? Read more
Average Angel Investment Climbs 22 Percent
Angels are investing more money, but in fewer companies, a new report shows. Read more
Finders, Weepers
Texas tackles a thorny issue. Read more
Number of Angel Investor Groups More than Doubles
The average group now makes close to six deals a year, investing nearly $1.5 million, according to a new study. Read more
Bootstrapping 101: Get Your Suppliers to Finance You
Why not offer your key suppliers some upside? Read more
The Home Depot
Bernie Marcus, founder of The Home Depot, addresses how Sarbanes-Oxley affects small business owners today. He encourages all small business owners to get... Watch video
Finance & Banking
Our continuation of the close examination of the small businesses of the Inner City 100, measureing a variety of numbers, statistics and metrics. Read more
It's In The Execution
Bill Payne, Entrepreneur in Residence at The Kaufman Foundation, says that most start-ups fail due to a lack of execution. Watch video
What Are You Trying to Do?
When you are starting a business, it's amazing how easy it is to lose track of your real goal. Columnist Norm Brodsky explains Read more
A Token Strategy
Richard Mori saw value in worthless highway tokens. Read more
Do You Believe In Angels?
Laura Roden, Managing Director of The Angels' Forum, discusses angel investing and other issues facing entrepreneurs. Watch video
