All businesses require some form of financing. Learn about raising capital, borrowing money and managing the financial operations of your business.

• Financing Your Business - "If only I had a little more money in the bank to grow my business..." is a common thought for entrepreneurs. Raising money is a startup hurdle you've got to overcome to become a successful entrepreneur. Here are some questions to ask before you begin a financing round. More...
• Debt Financing - How do I get a small business loan for my business? Great question. If you are interested in debt financing, it's best to first have a solid understanding of what getting a loan entails and what the possible sources are for business loans. More...
• Getting a Small Business Loan - Getting a small business loan can help you start a business or finance an expansion. But how do you get a small business loan? It helps to think like a lender. More...
• More Advice on Getting a Small Business Loan - If you are interested in getting a small business loan, you need to understand the four loan factors that bankers consider. More...
• Investor Turnoffs - Investors typically don't have much time to listen to you so it's best not to use up that time by saying something stupid. Here's a list of dumb things you can say to investors that will quickly get you shown the door. More...
• How to Raise Money - After you raise money a few times, you learn the secrets of getting funding quickly. Assuming you have a decent idea, you just need to leverage the Celebrity Factor, the Greed Factor and the Lemming Factor by using a Sweetener. More...
• Only Idiots Send Venture Capitalists Business Plans - After you write a business plan to help you run your business, you might be tempted to send it to prospective investors to raise money. Don't do it. You couldn't pick a worse vehicle for trying to get an audience with a venture capital firm. Here's a much better way. y. More...
• SBIR Funding - Interested in SBIR funding? The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is a government-funded award system that provides funding to qualified small business concerns that meet research and development needs of the Federal Government. More...
• Bank Credit Lines - Need a bank credit line? Credit lines are designed to help your company meet day-to-day expenses during a cash flow crunch. We explain why you might need a credit line from your bank and how you can get one. More...
• Attracting Investors - How do I attract investors? That's a question asked by many entrepreneurs. Finding investors is tough, but it's not impossible. More...
• Raising Venture Capital Money - Do you need equity financing? Are you raising money from venture capitalists? We discuss gettting venture capital money in this useful article. More...
• Equity Financing - Raising investment money through equity financing means you sell an ownership interest in your business in exchange for funding. More...
• Choosing VC Firms - Many entrepreneurs seeking venture capital assume that the venture capitalists call all the shots. In fact, you need to be as selective as the VC firm, if not more. More...
• Find Start-Up Capital - So you want to find start-up capital? If only it were that easy! Wouldn't it be nice if you could just stumble upon a few million to start a business. More...
• Business Line of Credit - A business line of credit makes money available for short-term or ongoing expenses. It gives you that extra bit of money you need to grow your business. More...
• Small Business Credit Cards - Credit cards for small businesses cater specifically to the needs of entrepreneurs like you. We've researched the best small business credit cards. Choosing a credit card has never been this easy! More...
• Angel Investors - Wondering how to find angel investors? Finding angel investors starts with a thorough understanding of the pros and cons of getting angel investors. Make sure it’s the right move for your business before you start seeking investors. More...
• Realistic Debt Financing Options - Despite what their commercials say, banks don't like you. So, when it comes to finding debt financing, it pays to be realistic. More...
• Business Cash Advances - Looking for a good small business loan alternative? You should learn more about merchant cash advances, an excellent alternative to traditional small business loans. More...
• How Equity Dilution Works - Equity dilution is the curse of the startup executive. If you don't understand how equity dilution works, you can find yourself working very hard…for very little. More...
• Microlending as a Small Business Funding Source - Financing a small business is a little easier these days, thanks to the SBA Microloan Program, which grants very small loans to start-up businesses. We discuss how microloans work and why getting a microloan may be a smart financing move for you. More...
• 504 Loans - We need a small business loan! If that's on your mind, check out the SBA's 504 Loan Program. It provides growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings. More...
• Direct Public Offerings - It's easier than you think to go public. Direct public offerings help companies raise money by selling their shares directly to their own affinity groups. More...
• Business Incubators - Business incubators help startup businesses and entrepreneurs get on the path to success. We discuss the role of business incubators, giving you the information you need to decide if a business incubator is right for you. More...
• Strategic Investors - Who needs venture capitalists, angel investors, or friends and family investors? Strategic investors give you money…and much more than that. More...
• How Much Venture Capital Is There? - How much venture capital is there? It doesn't matter. What matters is how much venture capital there is that might be right for your business. More...
• Understanding Dilution - Understanding dilution is critically important for any entrepreneur who plans on raising venture capital money to help grow their startup. Learn these basics of dilution before you start raising money. More...
• Famous Venture Capitalists - We've picked five famous venture capital investors to showcase. These famous venture capitalists have distinguished themselves through great investments, intriguing personalities, and a deep commitment to the entrepreneurial process. More...
• Business Credit Evaluation - When a creditor considers loaning your business money, what do they think about? This article explains what lenders want to know before they will agree to even consider lending money to a small business. More...
• Determining Proper Capital Structure for a Business - What's the optimal capital structure for your business? If you haven't given that question any thought, this is a must read article. More...
• Borrowing Money from Friends and Family - Borrowing money from friends and family is a tried and true way to start a business but before you do it, be sure to read this article. More...
• Small Business Loan - If you need a small business loan visit the BizBuySell.com lending center. They can prequalify you for an SBA small business loan, which makes it easier to buy a business. Sellers can also prequalify for an SBA loan, which makes it easier to attract buyers. More...
• Accountant's Role in Securing Financing - If you're raising money for a small business, don't forget to tap into the power of your small business accountant. More...
• Startup Funding Tip - This startup funding tip is pretty simple: sell early and sell early often. That's the cheapest startup capital you'll ever find. More...