Categories Startup Financing

How are you going to pay for THAT?

From crowdfunding campaigns to venture capital, from bank loans to bootstrapping, there's no 'right' way to finance a new business. Depends on the business, too; whereas a product-based business or tech startup might need $1 million from angels (or friends and family) to get off the ground, a service-based business might be doable with just a couple hundred bucks in the bank. For others, incubators and accelerators provide a needed combo of mentorship and capital.

Learn everything you need to know about YOUR situation, from how to put a valuation on your budding startup to what makes a pitch deck brilliant (vs. boring), here.

12 Things to Know About Raising Money From Angels

Considering raising money from angel investors? Here’s what you need to know.

3 Strategies for Closing Deals Early and Often

Only your vision and your product or service can truly convince an investor to close a deal. But having these tips in your back pocket won’t hurt.

7 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Approaching an Investor

Don’t make the same mistake these startup founders did.

5 Ways to Prepare for Your First Investor Pitch

If you go in knowing your numbers cold, you are more than halfway there.