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Federal Government Loans for Small Business: What You Need to Know

Most government business loans are managed through the Small Business Association (SBA), which partners with lending institutions that actually distribute the money.

Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s): What You Need to Know

A comprehensive guide to Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) including how to form one step-by-step, advantages and disadvantages, examples, and more.

What Is An Angel Investor?

Learn about angel investors, what they are, who can be one, advantages and disadvantages of angel investment, as well as how to pitch angels to get funded.

Types of Small Business Grants

Although they may take a lot of time and effort to get, small business grants can really boost a startup if they qualify. Here are the 5 main types of grants available to small businesses and startups.

Business Grants for Women: What You Need to Know

We've compiled all the information women need to find business grants. From federal government grants to grant databases — as well as grants awarded specifically to women-owned businesses by private organizations.

Business Grants for Veterans: What You Need to Know

We've compiled all the information veterans need to find business grants ranging from federal government grants to state-level small business grants, as well as resources for private funding specific to current and former service members.

Federal Government Grants for Small Business: What You Need to Know

We've compiled all the information startups need to find grants from the federal government including: R&D grants, helpful links to the Grants.gov database, as well as resources for state-level small business grants.

Venture Capital: What It Is & Why Use It

A comprehensive overview of venture capital, what it is, why startups may use it, how it works, as well as how to get it, and what types of VC are typically available to startups.

Business Loans for Women: What You Need to Know

A comprehensive guide to business loan options available specifically for women including government and private sector financing options to help female entrepreneurs get their company off the ground.

Business Loans for Veterans: What You Need to Know and Top Veteran Loans in 2022-2023

A comprehensive guide to business loan options available specifically for veterans including government and private sector financing options to help former military members running a veteran owned business get their company off the ground.

SBA Small Business Startup Loans: A Comprehensive Guide

We explain everything you need to know about SBA small business startup loans including requirements, advantages, and disadvantages, who qualifies, ways to ensure you'll be approved, and even dive into other SBA loan programs including the 7(a) loan program, 504 loan program, and 7(m) microloans.

How To Apply For A Small Business Loan

Small business loans are a more traditional way of getting financing for your startup idea. Learn how to apply for small business loans with this step-by-step guide.

13 Key Business Plan Components

We've built a comprehensive guide to the major parts of a business plan for you. From elements like the executive summary to product descriptions, traction, and financials, we'll guide you on all of the key sections you should include in your business plan.

What Is a Business Plan: An Introductory Guide

An introductory guide to explain what a business plan is, why you need it (and how it helps), key components, how long it should be, how to write it, who needs to see it, and much more.

A Brief History Of Crowdfunding [Infographic]

We look at some of the historical movements that led to the development of crowdfunding, as well as events over the past two decades that have shaped modern crowdfunding.

Crowdfunding: Pros and Cons

We break down the pros and cons of crowdfunding in order to help you decide if the crowdfunding approach to raising seed capital a right for your business.

Top 17 Crowdfunding Experts and Consultants

Here's a list of some of the industry's most highly-rated crowdfunding experts and consultants. Their years of hard-won expertise can help you determine if crowdfunding is right for your business, as well as how to increase the odds of getting funded.

7 Things To Figure Out Before Planning a Social Media Campaign

Don't even think about launching a social media campaign unless you've thought about these seven things first. Why? Because when it comes to social media, execution is everything – and ninety percent of the work happens before you ever launch a single ad.

How to Create a Landing Page that Converts

We sit down with the experts to discuss what makes a good landing page, including attention-grabbing headlines, compelling CTA's, and A/B testing.

The Secret to Startup Hiring? Think Like a Casting Agent

Brian Govatos of Methodology Coaching walks us through some of the ins and outs of startup hiring, how it begins with casting, and why hiring at startups is as much about who your company is as who your candidates are.

The Secret to Defining Your Target Market

We know planting your flag and defining your target market can be scary, but it's very important. Startup founders Scot Bryson and Jamie Petten discuss the importance of honing in on a well-defined target market.

The Ingredients Your Email Marketing Strategy is Missing

Building an effective email marketing strategy is like laying a trail of breadcrumbs. Andy Walker, email marketing expert and founder of Cyberwalker Digital, explains how to get your audience's attention through email and convert them into recurring customers.

Pitching to Investors: What You Need To Know

There’s a reason the investor pitch is so iconic: because it’s so, so hard to get right. Donna Griffit, Co-Founder and CEO of Invisu.me, shares what you need to know to hit your investor pitch out of the park.

How To Write A Business Plan: A Comprehensive Guide

A step-by-step guide on writing a business plan to catch an investor's attention & serve as a guiding star for your business.

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