Got Funding? 7 Things to Do Now
It's too easy to lose focus after reaching this all-important milestone. Stay the course postfunding with these tips. Read more
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A Better Way To Do a Deal
Before they even start to negotiate, entrepreneurs and investors often start off on the wrong track. How to better understand the person across the table. Read more
Why I Love My Angriest Customers
What do you do when a customer says you should be "hunted down and beaten to death"? Evernote's CEO, Phil Libin, treats it as market research. Read more
Is an Acquihire Right for You?
7 tips for start-up founders who are thinking about selling out--and becoming someone else's employee Read more
Looking for Start-up Capital? Try Overseas
Recently renewed by President Obama, the EB-5 Visa program links entrepreneurs to foreign investors. Read more
Report: Want to Sell More Apps? Cut Your Prices
A new report suggests that the fastest way to sell more apps is to start discounting. But there are some caveats. Read more
What 2012 Business Sale Trends Mean For 2013
New data shows that sellers pushed to unload their small businesses before the possibility of a Fiscal Cliff and higher tax rates. What does this mean for 2013? Read more
Zynga: Not Quite Fast Enough
A weak earnings report shows the costs of being late to shift into mobile Read more
6 Reasons to Choose a Strategic Buyer Over Private Equity
Nine years and three suitors after he was first approached, this entrepreneur decided to sell to a publicly-traded strategic buyer. Here's why. Read more
One Operating Expense You Can Bring Way Down
You try to keep your business expenses down. Here's a way to do the same with your investment expenses. Read more
2 Interview Questions I Can't Stand
These two questions should be banned from job interviews. Yet they're perennial favorites. Read more
When Business Gets Boring
You don't enjoy the work anymore, but retirement isn't all that far off. Chin up, or shove off? Read more
How to Get a Loan? Let Us Count the Ways
Banks still aren't lending much, but there's a universe of alternative financing to discover. Read more
Need a Bank Loan? 5 Things You Need to Know First
Here are five tips to help you figure out if you're a good candidate for financing. Read more
Hello, Middle America. The SBA Wants to Get You Funded.
Some 70% of start-up capital goes to just three coastal states. The SBA's chief says she wants to even the balance, and she has the programs to do it. Read more
3 Financial Metrics You Can't Miss
If you're managing a growing business, a few numbers and financial processes matter more than any others. Read more
Top Thing to Invest in Right Now: You
Buy key-person insurance. Stat. It's the best investment you'll make this year. Read more
You Don't Have to Be a High-End Firm to Offer High-End Customer Service
A recent trip using Enterprise Rent-A-Car reminds me luxury customer service isn't expensive, but hugely desirable. Read more
Is Seller Financing For You?
In today's challenging business-for-sale market, buyers expect some form of seller financing. But if you aren't careful, seller financing could sink you. Read more
Why Foodspotting Is Worth $10 Million
OpenTable's acquisition of Foodspotting shows why entrepreneurs should pay close attention to their platform capital. Read more
Evernote Founder Phil Libin's Rule for Success: No Tricks
Phil Libin, the founder of Evernote, once used sleight-of-hand to play up strengths and downplay weakness. He's found a better strategy for building strong r... Read more
Selling Your Business: Timing Is Everything
Knowing the right time to sell is key to getting the best return for your business. Here are five things to consider about your exit strategy. Read more
When Enough Is Enough
Everyone thinks the captain should go down with his or her ship. But is that really the best attitude for someone running a young company? Read more
Surprising Way to Fund Your Business
Investors, bankers, friends, and family: These are the people we traditionally think of when we need to infuse money into a business. Here's a better way. Read more
How I Sold for $130 Million
Intermix founder Khajak Keledjian explains how he went from dodging bombs in Beirut to launching a $130 million fashion empire. Read more
How to Manage Your Portfolio Like a Business
In your company, you focus on what's coming--not what happened last year. It's time to manage your investments the same way. Read more
When Private Equity Is a Bad Deal
We hear a lot about financial buyers. But often a strategic buyer--a bigger company whose goals complement yours--is a better bet. Read more
Want Loyal Customers? Compete on Value, Not Price
Your customers care a lot about factors other than cost. Here's how quality, experience, and consistency can work for you. Read more
What Dell's Attempt to Go Private Says About the Public Markets
As Dell becomes only the most recent company trying to flee the public markets, you have to wonder why. Read more
Finding Innovation in the Rough
Universities can be great sources of new technology for your company--if you know how to navigate them. Read more
The Curse of Microsoft Excel
You may have a pretty spreadsheet, but that doesn't mean you've thought out your finances or your business Read more
Transform Rejection into Success: 5 Steps
The number of rejections you get is usually proportional to the success you achieve. Read more
4 Tips for Getting a Business Loan
Need cash? Boost your odds of getting a business loan with these simple tips. Read more
Welcome to SBA Ventures LLC.
The Small Business Administration is getting into the start-up business, helping fund high-growth companies through licensed investment companies. Read more
Investigators Probe Shady Crowdfunding Sites
The JOBS Act paved the road for new crowdfunding portals. Now regulators are sussing out the potential fraudsters. Read more
