Startup Funding

An annual startup funding challenge aimed at helping women leaders branch out in the tech industry will be held in New York City this May. Hosted by Women Who Tech, the challenge offers $50,000 in...

Think you need to be flush with cash before you can start your small business? A recent survey conducted by Kabbage Inc. suggests that may not be the case.

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy released a study on Tuesday that showcases how entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed when working with startup accelerators in their...

Private funding sources provide businesses with fast, flexible funding options.

Are you ready to put your personal finances on the line to start a new business?

The consumerization trend represents a shift in how businesses adopt new technologies.

Finding the right community of entrepreneurs is key to finding success for your startup.

Finding funding is always a challenge, but by networking effectively and doing the right research, startups can connect with investors and grow.

A successful pitch to investors can be the difference between your business's failure and success.

Professor, researcher and crowdfunding expert Kristan J. Wheaton has learned a lot about campaign success through his grant program, Quickstarter. Here are his "five Fs of crowdfunding."

Microsoft's new startups program offers resources and benefits to qualified entrepreneurs around the world.

Getting a small business loan can be complicated, but don't believe everything you hear about the process. Here are six small business loan myths to reconsider.

Looking to obtain financing for your small business? Here are some tips to help the process go more smoothly.

Whether you borrowed from a bank or an alternative lender, put your business loan to good use. Here are smart ways to use startup capital for growth.

Equity crowdfunding is a great way to raise capital and generate interest in your startup, but a campaign's success hinges on the marketing efforts behind it.

Financing in the legal cannabis industry presents unique challenges, due to a fragmented market, varying state regulations and ongoing federal prohibition.

Should you take out a business loan or try to raise the money yourself? Finance and business experts weigh in on the best choice for you.

Whether you are starting a new business or looking to expand an existing one, you might need a small business loan to accomplish your business goals.

Approved for a business loan? Here's what to do — and not to do — once you receive your funds.

Kickstarter isn't the only crowdfunding platform to finance a business. Here are 10 sites you can use to raise money for your startup.

Alternative lending has become a popular small business financing option, but not all non-traditional loans are good ones. Here are six warning signs to walk away.

Funding your own startup out of pocket can be difficult, but it's not impossible. Here's how to make it work.

If you're going to apply for an SBA-backed loan, first you need to understand the different types.

Crowdsourcing is often used as a means to generate funds for a small business, but what about generating ideas? Four experts share the benefits of harnessing the power of a crowd, and some tips for...

Find the answers to these six questions before making your decision.

Visa Small Business and America's Small Business Development Centers offer small business owners 10 tips to help guide them through the process of obtaining funding.

If your loan application doesn't get approved by the bank, don't worry; there are plenty of other places to look for funding.

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