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How to Get Funding for a Business

Up and Running

Also, high-tech high-growth startups have access to investment funding that would not be available to stable, established businesses that show only slow growth. Myth #1: Venture capital is a growing opportunity for funding businesses. Actually, venture capital financing is very rare. Venture capital.

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Venture capital. Small business grants.

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9 Steps to Handle Business Loan Rejection

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It’s worth taking the time to review your credit report to be sure that everything is accurate. Some of the most important financial ratios bankers review are: Total Debt to Total Assets. You can also ask your bank about SBA-backed borrowing. To review and revise your business plan. Deal with your credit report.

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Most Startups Get No Professional Investor Cash

Startup Professionals Musings

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Venture capital. Small business grants.

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

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This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Venture capital. Small business grants.

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Book: Where The Jobs Are

Feld Thoughts

I’ve had a number of meetings over the years with the Small Business Administration (SBA) whose name says it all. “Not All Good Ideas Get Funded Anymore” Make the SBA More Entrepreneur-Friendly. Incentivize the Formation and Commitment of Angel Capital. Fix Venture Capital by Fixing the IPO Market.

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Ten Top Funding Sources for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to the Obama administration initiatives on alternative energy and technology. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Venture capital.