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Every year billions of dollars are awarded in the form of free-money and other types of funding. But most people know this money exists, but just don’t know where to apply, how much they qualify for, or even where to get an application.Contrary to popular belief, free money is available to entrepreneurs. Real business grants do exist. In...

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Every new business owner carries a heavy load when it comes to finding seed money to launch and grow his or her dream business. Even though alternative sources like equity-based crowdfunding are sprouting up, most entrepreneurs are still turning to traditional sources to finance their companies.According to SmallBizTrends.com, here are the five...

Young entrepreneurs have the challenge of raising funds on little to no credit history. Here's how to overcome this obstacle....

Putting every dollar you make back into your company can be brutal. These cost-saving tips can help.    ...

New programs help veterans harness their unique skills -- including determination, creative problem-solving and risk tolerance -- to overcome the challenges of starting a business....

It will soon be easier for small businesses in the greater Philadelphia area to improve and grow thanks to a new initiative by Goldman Sachs.The international investment bank is committing $20 million, as part of their 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative to small businesses in Philadelphia,the ninth city to be chosen for the program. Small...

A new partnership between Capital One Bank, the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) and Kiva.org will provide small business owners in the Washington D.C. region access to funds using Kiva’s crowd-funded micro-loan program.Using Kiva City D.C., a new online portal sponsored by Capital One Bank, D.C.-area small businesses can access Kiva’s g...

A new program set up by Bethel New Life church and The PrivateBank looks to assist entrepreneurs on Chicago’s West Side with intensive training and access to funds.30 entrepreneurs from the neighborhoods served by the Bethel New Life Church have been selected for a one-year training program. Participants will attend 15 weekly classes to develop a...

Money changes everything, doesn't it? Keep the cash flowing by avoiding the biggest financial mistakes you could make in your company's early years.Cash flow is the lifeblood of small business. If you run out of cash before you can create a following and steady income, it's game over. Too many promising businesses end up forgotten on the...