Crowdfunder is an online crowdfunding site based in Los Angeles, California. Just recently it was reported that Crowdfunder had closed on a $400,000 seed funding effort. This is an indicator of what can be accomplished through a concerted effort by a group of dedicated individuals. It doesn’t matter what the amount is that you want […]

Often, the moment when your business plan has finally secure business finance takes you by surprise. You may have been setting up the deal for months or even years, but when you finally get that money in your bank account, it can seem surreal. The good news is it’s not! Congratulations! You have the necessary […]

Financing a business is one of the hardest things any entrepreneur will ever have to do – and many never find the funding they need to get started externally. If you are determined to get started though, there are ways to whittle down your budget, so that you can redirect money you’re already spending into […]

If you’ve been wracking your brain, trawling the internet, and practising your elevator pitch on everyone who will listen to your idea or read your business plan, in the hopes of finding those elusive angel investors, then there’s a good chance that somewhere along the line, you’ve run into the term ‘crowd funding. In this […]

Many small business owners out there have probably wondered what small business grants are, and whether they are a financing option for their new business venture. In this article, we look at what small business grants are, and how they can help your business to get started. What Are Business Grants? Business grants are usually […]

If you are looking for an investor for your business plan, you probably don’t think much about where the money comes from – as long as it comes! However, there are a variety of different methods of finance, and each has it’s own distinct pros and cons. So if you are in the market for […]

You’re probably very aware that the world has just emerged from a recession, and from what was known as the credit crisis. You probably also know that the global economy is still on somewhat shaky ground. If you’re hoping to start a small business in this economic climate, read on, because in this article, we […]

If you’re trying to start a small business, have a great business plan and finding that getting business finance for your idea or company is a lot harder than you thought it would be, you’re probably frustrated. However, there are a few good reasons why business finance is so hard to find, and in this […]

When most of us think of business funding, and start-up capital to fund our business plans, we think of traditional bank loans, venture capital, business grants, or angel investors. There are, however, alternative methods of business funding that most people do not even realise are an option, and in this article, we look at what […]