Here are five ideas to help you search for a business investor: Work with friends and family: Seeking funding from friends ...

Startup businesses need money to stay afloat. While you can get a business loan or a line of credit, these financial obligations must be repaid over time. Some business owners have already used these ...

Thanks to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lifting the ban on general solicitation for investors, LinkedIn has become a potential mother lode for identifying and pitching investors. But ...

Investments–and investors–aren’t created equally. As a small-business owner, you need to shop for the best fit for you and your business. You have to target the right type of capital to meet your ...

Typically, angel investors put up anywhere from $10,000 to $250,000 in early-stage businesses. Unlike venture capitalists, who draw upon money from institutions, angels put their own money into the ...

Silicon Valley is home to some of the most powerful investors in the nation. Check out this list of some of the most ...

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 ...

Investors’ expertise and connections often outweigh the value of their financial contributions. Seek alignment on goals, timelines, and involvement before accepting any investment offer. Avoid “rubber ...

You’ve got your business idea. You’ve been developing the initial concept. Maybe you’ve even launched, bootstrapping your dream and making some sales. At some point, however, most entrepreneurs need ...

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Technology, real estate and general solicitation are all part of the plan for real estate portal Patch of Land, which took part in an interview to explain how all these aspects of its business are ...