How to Send Investors Running for Their Lives
Got a crucial meeting with potential investors? Here's how to guarantee you'll walk out empty-handed. Read more
Private Equity
The $100 Million Funding Secret
A serial entrepreneur who has raised $100 million in his lifetime explains exactly how he did it. Read more
Why Private Equity Is Not All Bad
Mitt Romney's presidential campaign has turned a negative spotlight on private equity. But PE is a much needed solution to a void in the marketplace. Read more
3 Reasons to Take Outside Money
Venture Capital firms and private equity funds have more to offer than money. Here are three ways these institutions can help your business. Read more
Be Worthy of Customers' Attention
Make sure that your product or service is worthy of receiving your customers' attention. Here's how to do it. Read more
Recent Private Equity Articles
Grab Your Customer's Attention (& Keep It)
Before you can help customers solve their problems, you have to prove that you deserve their attention. Here's how to craft a compelling unique value proposi... Read more
Private Equity 101: New Platforms vs. Add-Ons
Understanding the difference between a new "platform" and "add-on" investments is key to any business owners talking to private equity groups (PEGs). Read more
What Private Equity Sharks Can Teach You
You can learn to be a better entrepreneur by studying the analytic process of the PE portfolio manager. No, really. Read more
Is Your Company Suffering From Short-Term-itis?
Managing partner of Satori Capital Sunny Vanderbeck says an overemphasis on short-term results can cause relationships with key stakeholders to erode in a bu... Read more
How to Identify Your Target Customers
The clock is ticking on our 20-minute business model. Today's task: Describing potential customers for the new business - in five minutes or less. Read more
4 Things to Consider Before Selling to a Private Equity Group
Private equity groups have money to spend. But would they be a good buyer for your business? Here are four things to consider if a PEG comes knocking. Read more
What's the ROI on Your Company?
Before you approach an investor to fund your growth strategy, make sure you are able to articulate what they will receive in return. Read more
One CEO's Quest for VC Funding
Jeff Gordy, CEO of Z2 Systems, learned two important lessons while looking for growth capital. Read more
Build a Winning Private Equity Partnership
If you're seeking outside funding to fuel growth, make sure you find an investor that's in sync with your business objectives - and brings more than just mon... Read more
What You Need to Know About Private Equity
If you're a growing company looking for funding from angel, venture, or other private equity investors, understanding their objectives will help you find the... Read more
A Category With Economic Growth? Entrepreneurs
The United States unemployment rate may be stuck for another month at 8.2%, but historical stats from Ernst & Young point to economic strength among entrepre... Read more
3 Problems with the ‘Bain Capital’ Model
The traditional private equity model could use a makeover. Our goal: build a new model that creates more value for investors and management teams. Read more
The Secret Dealbreaker
Entrepreneurs are famous for the passion they pour into their businesses. But when it comes to finance and dealmaking, that's not always a good thing. Read more
Support Groups for Start-ups
Through events like Pokin’ Holes and organizations like The Hatchery, entrepreneurs are refining their elevator pitches and networking with investors and e... Read more
VCs Pick the Hottest Inc. 500 Companies
VC investors' take on 2010’s best Inc. 500 companies. Read more
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