Private angel investors have made what I call the “long no” into an art form. They’ve found dozens of ways to avoid saying “no” while meaning “no way.”

For most business niches, 2010 couldn’t come fast enough. 2007 was not great. 2008 was really scary. 2009 was less scary and more a brutal grind despite what technically appears to be economic recovery. So, what does 2010 portend when we look at the field of venture capital? Let’s take a look.

photo credit: oneVillage Initiative If you are an entrepreneur with a small technology based company looking to take it to the next level, this article should be of particular interest to you. Your natural inclination may be to seek venture capital or private equity to fund your growth. According to Jim Casparie, founder and CEO [...]

photo credit: Mdrewe Nowadays entrepreneurial ventures are constantly making headlines and featuring on television shows both in the US and abroad, which is pushing more and more people to make that change and start their own business. Some use their previous experience to provide a refined version of an existing business model that they believe [...]