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Money is something all entrepreneurs think about -- especially how to make sure we have enough of it.

While money doesn’t define success, it’s often the reason startups fail. From managing cash flow to making payroll, the way you handle your startup’s cash is critical to your company’s growth. #StartupLab’s mentors have been there, done that -- and they reveal their best tips for financing your startup (from VCs to angels to incubators, banks and SBA loans), cutting costs, pricing your product right, balancing your budget, paying taxes and even finding talented accountants and CFOs once you’re ready to start focusing on the bigger picture.

How to Effectively Spend Your Online Marketing Budget

Don’t spend your online marketing budget on dead-end endeavors and empty PPC campaigns. Instead, leverage these tested ideas first.

11 Things to Avoid When Raising Money From Friends and Family

Want to ask mom or grandma for startup cash? Great — but be very, very wary of how you approach them, the terms you offer and the steps you take to protect each other in the process.

Cash Flow Really Is King: I Learned the Hard Way

Did your cash flow just screech to a halt? Justin Beegel of Infographic World has been there — and recovered, for good. Here’s how.

12 Negotiation Techniques for Buying an Existing Business

Buying a business is a major investment, but price isn’t the only factor. Twelve entrepreneurs reveal how to get the best deal for your money.

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