Venture Capital - The First Meeting

Whether it is a first round or follow-on, funding for further research and development or marketing and branding efforts, equity or debt financing, a start-up or mid-market company or financing to prepare for acquisition by a strategic buyer, there are strategies which can significantly improve the prospects for success. In this column I want to focus on preparations for and managing the initial meeting with a venture capitalist.

Guide to Government Grants

There are government grants available from state governments, and there are even government grants available from local government agencies.

How To Find A Business Loan In California

California is the land of opportunities as far as small businesses are concerned. The state administration provides both long term and short-term loans on easy terms to small businesses, and provides incentives to private lenders to extend credit to small business.

Combining Financial Products For Starting a Business

When you want to start a business, it is sometimes difficult to raise the money you need to pay for all the expenses associated with such a process. A new business project is always expensive and almost always you'll need finance in order to afford it. However, it is possible to combine different loan products in order to finance a business and thus overcome credit and high amount loan approval difficulties.

Are You Curious About Government Grants For Women?

For years women have worked and struggled to attain equality! The fight is not over! GOVERNMENT GRANTS FOR WOMEN are real! You need to take the action and force the Government to provide to you what is rightfully yours anyway! Women have the largest opportunity of any group to benefit from the generosity of the Government Grant Programs.

Grants for Business Development May Solve Your Funding Problems

You've got your idea, you've done all the calculations, now all you need is the money to develop your business. Where is it going to come from?

Seven Alternative Sources of Capital for Setting Up a Business

Borrowing from banks is every small entrepreneur’s nightmare. One gets turned down for bank loans for a variety of reasons, including lack of assets, collateral and business experience. Don’t despair, however. There are several common types of alternative sources of capital for setting up a business available to young companies.

Small Business Loans

Looking to open your home-based business and don't have enough capital? Read on.

Getting Mulla For A New Business

Staring a new business is the great dream of many of us. To do it, you need money. So, where can you find it?

Subsidized and Unsubsidized Business Loans!

When it comes to business loans, those who are starting a business always wonder how others get finance. Sometimes starting businesses cannot afford the high monthly payments that certain business loans require. Understanding the differences between subsidized and unsubsidized loans and how to handle them will aid you in the process of financing your new business.

Alternative Secured Loans For Businesses!

When you are looking for finance for a business project, resorting to secured loans is definitely the smartest way to go. And though you can always resort to regular secured loans based on real estate and equity, there are other alternative methods of securing a loan that are perfect for running businesses especially when the purpose is to solve a temporary lack of cash problem that may recur.

Writing A Grant Proposal The Easy Way

Before starting any grant application, one must be certain they are even qualified to receive the grant monies that may be available to them. Also, understanding the eligibility requirements is key. You must check what the agency is requesting and be prepared to show documentation as to what you are planning on doing.

Startup Your Business With A Business Loan

It's not necessary to wait until you have a lot of money to start up your business. The time is now. The market may change and make things difficult and you could be left with the bitter taste in your mouth of not having taken the decision at the right moment. Business is not only about buying and selling. It’s about taking the right decisions at the right moment.

Web 2.0 Feels Like Dot-Com All Over Again

The web 2.0 movement is certainly mainstream at this point. A quick look at the VC investment data shows that this is no longer a fringe movement. Having lived through the dot-com experience, running an Internet start-up at the time (which made it through to this day), I have a few observations.