It is difficult to get a business loan to start a small business. Family and friends are typically the initial sources of funds for most entrepreneurs. But as an entrepreneur, how will you get financing while preserving the relationships with these people who are close to you? Entrepreneur.com shares some tips on how to ask for money from family and friends. In 2010, 5% of U.
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Once upon a time loans from friends and family ranked as the most prevalent way for entrepreneurs to fund business start-ups. Now, credit cards have jumped to the top of the list. Read Post
Guest Post By now, you’ve probably heard that the JOBS Act passed. The “Jumpstart Our Business Startups,” or JOBS Act, will allow entrepreneurs to crowdfund online to fund small businesses and startups. Plus, entrepreneurs can raise... Read Post
Most entrepreneurs think first of bank loans as the primary source of money, only to find out that banks are really the least likely benefactors for startups. Thus "creative" really means maximizing non-bank financing. Read Post