So You Want Venture Capital Do You?

So often when folks ask me for advice on business they mention they want to get funding from a Venture Capitalist who specializes in funding projects in a certain industry. I then say; So You Want Venture Capital Do You? Are you totally sure about this? I mean they do often call venture capitalists; Vulture Capitalists right. And one would think there is a reason for all this labeling, libeling and name-calling. Indeed there is.

Confessions of a Venture Capitalist

Venture Capitalists are often called Vulture Capitalists and until you read the book: Confessions of a Venture Capitalist, Inside the high-stakes world of start-up financing by Ruthann Quindlen; well you probably will never understand how they got that slanderous title. In the book Ruthann explains what it was like working in Silicon Valley in a Venture Capital Company prior to the dot com bubble burst.

Angels - An Entrepreneur’s Best Friend

Want to Know what Angel Investors are looking for in a company? Here are some insights and tips to help you in your quest for capital.

Different Types of Funding

Finance for business can be obtained through a number of different sources. What's right for your business needs?

Getting Help in the Form of a Small Business Loan

I resigned on my day job and decided to start a home-based company about three years ago. I had to invest a lot of time in doing market research, and finding the best way of getting my product into the hands of customers. I also had to put my entire life-savings into my own business, thinking that I would recover it all once the business starts earning profits.

The World is Full of Business Opportunity Leads

One of the most pressing problems in our modern world is unemployment. The population is ever increasing while job opportunities are steadily decreasing. Nowadays it’s common to meet acquaintances who are looking for jobs or those who have sadly lost their jobs.

Venture Capital - The First Meeting

Whether it is a first round or follow-on, funding for further research and development or marketing and branding efforts, equity or debt financing, a start-up or mid-market company or financing to prepare for acquisition by a strategic buyer, there are strategies which can significantly improve the prospects for success. In this column I want to focus on preparations for and managing the initial meeting with a venture capitalist.

Government Grants – A Great Deal, If You Can Get Them

Under the right conditions, a government grant can be extremely helpful to those in difficult circumstances. For the most part, however, a government grant is a fairly difficult thing to qualify for and get.

The Long and Winding Road to Getting a Government Grant

There are many programs set up for government grants through a multitude of different government agencies.

Government Grants for Small Business: Finding Them and Getting Them

Substantial government grants for small business exist. But they aren't always easy to find. You can do your own research, but your best bet might be to opt for an online directory.

How To Find A Business Loan In California

California is the land of opportunities as far as small businesses are concerned. The state administration provides both long term and short-term loans on easy terms to small businesses, and provides incentives to private lenders to extend credit to small business.

Finding a Business Loan in New Mexico

Before You Finding a business loan in New Mexico is not very difficult. Commercial banks are the biggest source for business loans in New Mexico. It is possible to borrow business loan under loan guarantee program from the banks. For those people who could not fulfill eligibility norms because of insufficient income, some private lending programs are available

If Your Business is Your Lifeline, Live It Up With Business Loans

Business loans help the aspiring, as well as established business persons to meet the fiscal requirements for setting up or running their businesses smoothly and successfully.