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7 Different Funding Options When Bootstrapping a Business

Michael Dunlop — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:33:36 +0000

Bootstrapping a business is essentially the art of hustling to get your business off the ground, without any funding or aid from outside. Empires that have been forged on this often tough, but rewarding path, are now the stuff of legends, and for good reason too. Embarking on a bootstrapping journey is like being the…

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5 Essential Tips on Presenting Your Ideas to Investors

Gemma Moss — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:24:48 +0000

You’ve finally identified an untapped market and succeeded in building a start-up to fill the need. As a budding entrepreneur, it’s only natural to feel anxious by the prospect of translating your big idea in a way that resonates with clients, customers, and investors. But worry not! Here are five tips for presenting your ideas…

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5 Tips for Self-Financing Your Startup

Lending Tree — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:43:38 +0000

If you’re launching a startup, chances are you need capital to get it off the ground. Some entrepreneurs seek outside financing, including funding from investors, in exchange for equity. Others opt for small business loans to get rolling, but these can feel out of reach for startups that have no revenue or financial history. Self-funding…

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The A-Z of Funding Your Startup in 26 Words

Francesca O'Brien — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:04:34 +0000

You’ve set up a fledgling of a business, found enough support to get you over the first hurdles and you’re ready to progress to the next stage. You’re considering raising money on an online investment platform. Great – now what? With the rate the sector’s evolved over the past few years, where do you even…

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7 Business Grants for Women

Lending Tree — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:05:18 +0000

Editorial Note: The content of this article is based on the author’s opinions and recommendations alone. It may not have been previewed, commissioned or otherwise endorsed by any of the organizations referenced. Business grants for women are a form of funding that typically does not require repayment. Women entrepreneurs can secure grants from public or…

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5 Due Diligence Tips Before Investing In A Startup

Marty Zwilling — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 06:00:42 +0000

After you have heard a few startup success stories, like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, you may be tempted to invest some money yourself, maybe by pooling your funds with other investors who claim to have a great track record. My advice is to leave the investing in startups to the professionals (or friends and fools).…

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What’s the most important thing in a young business?

Dave Berkus — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:00:21 +0000

Cash is everything to a new business. How many times do we have to say this? The days of being able to trust that there will be an investor or lender on the other end of a call or email whenever needed ended with the 2000 and 2008 bursts of those respective bubbles. It’s entirely possible…

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