Small Business Funding

When it comes to selling your business plan to investors, good writing and solid financials will likely get you ... yawns. Instead, follow these tips if you want to grab the attention of venture capitalists, and their wallets.

How exactly did these company founders get the financial support to start their million or in some cases billion dollar companies? Find out what steps were taken to start these successful companies.

To insure against an untimely demise, figure out what you'll need and how much it's going to cost before you open your doors. Here's how to assess your business's start-up costs.

For small businesses just starting up, finding funding has always been a challenge. But given that lenders are increasingly tightening credit-underwriting standards on mortgages and home-equity loans in addition to lines of credit, even businesses with positive attributes are now feeling the credit crunch.

Avoid these traps to increase your chances of securing funding and keeping investors happy.