There are several ways to fund a small business including taking out a loan, applying for a grant and receiving capital from investors. Another alternative is bootstrapping. Here’s what small-business ...

Update: Bootstrap is now called Outright. A new site called Bootstrap wants to take the headache out of running a small business — well, the financial headache, anyway. Its financial management Web ...

Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is no small feat, especially as the business landscape evolves rapidly. Starting a business in 2024 requires a great idea and a strategic approach to ...

I recently achieved a major goal I set for myself many years ago – to have a six-figure business by 30. I accomplished this without taking on debt and without using other people’s money. Although ...

The glamorous world of high-flying startups with dizzying valuations is out of reach for most entrepreneurs. Without the right contacts, connections, business network or past results, how can most ...

When determining how to fund the next growth phase, entrepreneurs must think through the pros and cons of retaining total control but perhaps growing more slowly, or accepting outside funding and all ...

Have you heard “do what you love, love what you do”? I’m lucky enough to say that, for me, this adage has come true. I started my business as a side hustle in the spare time I could find from my ...

There are numerous funding options available to get seed money for your business. They range from angel investors to loans, all the way to financial support from family and friends. Still, securing an ...

From governance and unit economics to liquidity and long-term resilience, industry leaders debate how capital strategy is ...