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Experience Counts
The hunt for angel investors is tough enough. Finding one who offers more than money adds to the challenge--but it's worth it.

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When Investors Join Your Board
Check out these tips for creating a board when raising money for your startup.

Looking for International VCs?
Need a VC with a certain je ne sais quoi? An international firm may fit the bill.

Bonds May Help Long-term Financing
The bond that lasts looking for a quick fix for your long-term financing needs? Tax-exempt bonds can do the trick.

Can Young Entrepreneurs Get Funding?
If you're young and in love with the idea of starting a business, these tips will help you in your search for startup financing.

How to Attract VC Investors
Take a sneak peek into the minds of some top VC investors to find out what they really look for in a "fundable" business.


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Avoid these traps to increase your chances of securing funding and keeping investors happy.

Deadly Legal Mistakes
When raising early-stage investment capital, avoid these errors that could lead to the death of your company.

10 Lies VCs Know You're Telling
In the quest for capital, many entrepreneurs stretch the truth. One venture capitalist calls them out.

Your Business Financing Paper Trail
Proper fundraising requires carefully prepared documentation at every step. Here’s what investors expect--and what the law requires.

Alternate Financing Routes
States and banks are teaming up to offer financing programs that provide not only capital, but also benefits all around.

How to Recapitalize Your Business
Need cash, but don’t want to give up control of operations? You can get the best of both worlds by recapitalizing.

VCs Want in on Your Hot New Company
The latest VC trend: Early stage investing is on the rise.

Raising “Patient Capital” for Your Business
How to attract funding from people who don't expect an immediate return

How to Raise Money for a Nonprofit
You can't promise a return on investment, so what can you do to attract startup cash to your nonprofit? Fundraise.

Funding Outside the Box
Investigate these alternative sources of capital when it comes to raising money for your business.

Raising Money Using Convertible Debt
There's debt financing, there's equity financing, and then there's convertible debt. Find out why this third option can work well for startups.





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California continues improving its business environment by focusing on entrepreneurial concerns and what the state can do to help.

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