Kristen Herhold January 3, 2022 Getting your business dreams off the ground can be daunting, especially when it comes to raising that first critical funding. But if you take advantage of some time-tested strategies (and avoid a few common pitfalls_ it can definitely be done. Read on for some invaluable tips on how to get … Continue reading 8 Tips for Finding Investors for Your Company
Category Archives: Fund Raising Trends
What You Need to Know About Your Funding Options
Steven Imke November 4, 2021 Enjoy the following excerpt from my FREE What You Need to Know About Starting a Business course where I talk about two common small business funding options for small businesses. We will discuss what I call the debt continuum, how lenders control risk and reward, and the value proposition for … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Your Funding Options
How to Write an Elevator Pitch to Raise Money for Your Startup
Alaina Brandenburger April 29, 2021 Entrepreneurs know that the most important part of starting a business is securing investors. You will likely pitch your business hundreds of times at networking events, meetings with banking professionals, speaking with venture capitalists, and talking to friends and family. Preparing your elevator speech upfront will help you tackle all … Continue reading How to Write an Elevator Pitch to Raise Money for Your Startup
Innovative Funding Sources for Small Businesses
Annabel Maw December 19, 2020 Running a small business means that you often need access to additional capital. You may use it to invest in the business, pay invoices, manage inventory, or even upgrade software systems. Unfortunately, strict banking regulations often make it difficult for companies to use small business loans. Sometimes it can seem … Continue reading Innovative Funding Sources for Small Businesses
How to Get Customers to Fund a Startup
Steven Imke October 3, 2020 Recently, I taught a webinar on Funding your Small Business Startup. One tactic that I shared that I think does not get nearly enough attention is the idea of getting the customer to fund a startup. Rather than following the traditional path of writing a business plan and using it … Continue reading How to Get Customers to Fund a Startup
AddThis Founder Hooman Radfar Launches Collective With $8.65 Million In Funding
AddThis Founder Hooman Radfar Launches Collective With $8.65 Million In Funding by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, October 2, 2020 Will Tams, director of creative at The Collective Spark, began using Collective (no relation) to spend more time on the creative process and less on pushing papers and managing his business. Tams wears many hats, but … Continue reading AddThis Founder Hooman Radfar Launches Collective With $8.65 Million In Funding
Why Startups Need Smart Money and Not Dumb Money
Steven Imke September 25, 2020 Many of the discussions that I have with new clients begin with “How do I get a loan from a bank to start my business?” Whenever I hear this, I make sure that I talk about the difference between what I like to call smart money vs dumb money. Entrepreneurs … Continue reading Why Startups Need Smart Money and Not Dumb Money
How to Run a Successful Social Media Fundraiser In 6 Steps
Allison Hall September 23, 2020 Whether you are a nonprofit or an individual holding a fundraiser, it is crucial to master the art of using social media to maximize donations. This article offers a combination of practical, algorithm-based advice, as well as tips to appeal to the emotions and decisions of your future donors. Ensure … Continue reading How to Run a Successful Social Media Fundraiser In 6 Steps
Choosing What Type of Venture Capital Funding is Right for Your Business
Tim Backes — March 12, 2020 A flourishing business requires huge amounts of dedication, no matter its size. In fact, a number of entrepreneurs will agree that dealing with growth often requires more effort and energy than getting things started in the first place. Which is, in fact, quite logical. Starting a business does necessitate … Continue reading Choosing What Type of Venture Capital Funding is Right for Your Business
How to Raise Seed Funding Your Startup
Arsalan Sajid — July 1, 2019 Follow @https://twitter.com/arsal_sajid — July 1, 2019 Seed money, also known as seed funding is the early stage of startup funding series. About 29% of startups fail due to their struggles in raising capital through funding. If you’re among the struggling few trying to understand how to raise seed money, … Continue reading How to Raise Seed Funding Your Startup