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Navigating the Legal Needs of Your Start-Up
Lawyers are a necessary evil for business ventures. Not that lawyers are evil. It’s just an expression. They’re actually integral to a successful start-up. You need them for a host…
What Facebook’s Facelifts Mean for Entrepreneurs
On the heels of Chris Swopes’ excellent primer on Facebook Fan Pages, I wanted to follow up with a quick look at the privacy storm swirling around the social networking…
Financial Services Bill Could Hurt Small Business Investment
The Financial Services Bill proposed in March by U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd could have some damaging consequences for angel investors and the entrepreneurs they support. Crafted to boost consumer and…
The Focused Entrepreneur Gets the Worm
Angel investors and VCs have a rule of thumb that they would rather invest in a great team over a great idea. Entrepreneurs who possess traits like hard work, adaptability…
Should I Seek out Angel Investment for my Start-Up?
If you’re a new business, you’ve probably struggled or are currently struggling with finances. Lack of start-up capital can significantly impact a business in a whole host of ways and…
The Search for Start-Up Capital: Entrepreneurs Should Investigate Royalty Based Financing
Entrepreneurs in search of investment capital walk a financial tightwire. In traditional angel investment or venture capital circles, the give-and-take is relatively clear: The entrepreneur cedes equity in exchange for…
Why Surety Bonds Can Prove Crucial for Start-Ups
Entrepreneurs generally have a mile-long checklist in the build up to launching their new venture. But one item in particular routinely fails to make the cut: Surety bonds. And that…
Venture Capital Opportunities for Small Businesses
Counted among the nation’s most powerful homegrown companies, AOL, FedEx, Intel and Apple all share another common bond: These multibillion-dollar companies each started thanks to venture capital fostered by the…
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