By Daniel K. Yost and Richard D. Harroch Clean tech companies seek to leverage the power of technology in order to profitably solve the world’s energy problems. These companies can span a variety of sectors: solar, wind, ethanol, biomass, geothermal, water purification, electric vehicles, energy storage, software, materials, data, and more. Clean tech companies should […]
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By Katie Bronnenkant Most entrepreneurs know they should avoid the obvious mistakes when creating their pitch deck: pitch is too long or not clear, it says there are no competitors, etc. But what a lot of first-time entrepreneurs do not know is what venture capitalists are actually looking for. In a way, VCs are like clients.
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By Carl Faulds Invoice factoring and discounting are the perfect ways to tame a troublesome cash flow, by allowing you to borrow against the value of your invoices as soon as you issue them, and repayment being made when your customers pay you. It is the ultimate method of receiving funds immediately from invoices, rather
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Practice makes perfect before pitching your idea to investors. It’s important that you display the right amount of confidence so that investors will believe in you and your business idea. That’s why we asked 10 successful entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: Q. Getting your pitch right for investors is vital—after all,
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By Adam Cragg Raising money for your business can be great. Many entrepreneurs see it as validation that they’ve “made it.” While it is a good sign that a professional investor has kicked the tires on your company and is willing to invest their money, there are many reasons why raising venture funds may not
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Of the many kinds of small business debt out there, few stoke as much fear as the dreaded tax lien. Tax liens, which arise due to delinquent or unpaid taxes, place a major flag on your financial history—even if they’re no longer reflected in your credit score. As an entrepreneur, few things are more crucial
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If you’re a woman business owner looking for financing to start or grow your business, one thing you may be dreaming of (aside from winning the lottery) is getting a grant. Unlike a loan that you have to pay back, or an investment in your business that requires giving up equity, a grant is basically
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By Curt Cuscino There’s a saying in Los Angeles: “Always be camera ready.” Likewise, it can be said for startups: “Always be investor ready.” Are you scrambling to touch up spreadsheets and printing out a mountain of documents before every important meeting? Does even thinking about an investor meeting give you anxiety? Fear not. There are ways you
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By James Stefurak While a small business loan or line of credit from a bank is typically the preferred route for obtaining financing, the reality is many businesses won’t qualify for these options. A lack of profitability or operating history, and bad credit are all common reasons that disqualify candidates. Consequently, many entrepreneurs are forced
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Whether at the beginning of their business venture or well down the line, at some point, most entrepreneurs and small business owners will find themselves in need of financing. Some entrepreneurs are looking for help getting their dreams off the ground, and others need help growing, expanding, or keeping things moving. Whatever the reason, a
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