October 07, 2011
From crowdfunding sites to investment clubs, entrepreneurs are finding individuals willing to invest in local ventures
October 05, 2011
First find banks willing to hear your story. Then show you've invested your own money and have access to capital from other sources
September 30, 2011
Few women try to run their own high-growth companies. That deficit is limiting the recovery's potential, says the Kauffman Foundation's Lesa Mitchell
September 27, 2011
Owners who can't get bank credit or aren't selling much are tapping commercial financiers known as factors—despite their higher cost
September 23, 2011
The SBIR and STTR programs funnel billions to entrepreneurs. Advocates and investors are worried Congress won't reauthorize them
September 09, 2011
The Office of Naval Research funds research and development for new technologies for the military. An associate director details the agency's criteria
August 28, 2011
There's less entrepreneurship today than 20 years ago. Chris Farrell blames the rush for a fast buck
August 12, 2011
Founders raising capital from outside investors should understand governance and all players' motivations before doing the deal
August 04, 2011
Freelancers, contractors, and consultants are essential to the economy. It’s time to repeal outdated regulations that hold them back
July 22, 2011
Banks are free to offer interest-bearing checking accounts for the first time since 1933. Advocates and experts suggest parsing the fine print
July 15, 2011
First talk to other banks about their policies. Then meet with your loan officer to determine the reason for the request
June 17, 2011
Experts suggest calling the local IRS office to explain the situation, then setting up a repayment schedule the agency considers reasonable
June 10, 2011
You need to comprehend financial basics to make your venture more than just a revenue stream, says Bill Hettinger. Learn how to read cash-flow statements and gauge your competitive position
May 31, 2011
Immigrant entrepreneurs should familiarize themselves with recent revisions to the foreign banking reporting requirements known as FBAR, says Sanjeev Sardana
May 27, 2011
First, get familiar with online sales sites and business brokers. Then seek advice from peers who have sold similarly sized companies in comparable industries
April 21, 2011
SecondMarket and its ilk allow investors and employees—including Facebook's—to convert pre-IPO shares into millions. But is it healthy for startups?
April 15, 2011
The author of a new study on entrepreneurs finds that those who had declared bankruptcy in the group she analyzed were as large and profitable as those who hadn't
April 11, 2011
A business turnaround adviser explains why small and midsize companies are having trouble servicing their debt and offers advice on defusing tough situations
March 24, 2011
More companies are getting squeezed between late payers and tighter credit terms
March 11, 2011
And avoid one in the first place. A certified public accountant offers advice to self-employed individuals and small business owners