One of the biggest issues faced by many small businesses during the economic downturn is the tightening credit market. Finding capital financing for a small business remains a big challenge as banks tighten lending criteria and reduce their exposure to the small business sector. In fact, according to the National Small Business Association in their […]
How to Finance a Business
Start Up Capital: Can You Afford to Start Your Business?
Oftentimes, passion and commitment to a business idea is not enough to successfully start a business. You need to have the resources (or access to it) to see your vision transform into a thriving business. Alas, a lot of home business entrepreneurs don’t have the money to start their businesses. They find it hard to […]
Qualities Angel Investors are Looking for in a Business
Angel investors are an important source of capital, whether you need startup capital or second stage financing for more established businesses. High net worth individuals, angel investors typically invest in high growth fields. Compared to a venture capitalist, an angel investor generally want less control of your company and a even a slower return on […]
How to Get Financing from Angel Investors
One way to finance your business is to find wealthy individuals who can provide the funding you need. Often called “angel investors” these are private investors who may also be entrepreneurs. Guy Kawasaki writes in his book “The Art of the Start” that raising money from angel investors require s a different approach because their […]