photo credit: BAIA Ever wondered how some seemingly lucky individuals who are not particularly well to do manage to establish profitable businesses with little start up cash? They are obtaining small business grants from the United States government, that’s how. It’s a little known secret, that the most savvy business professional always exhaust their free [...]

photo credit: armandoalves In our investment banking business we are often contacted by business start-ups asking for our help in raising money. I am sure that we were not the first organization that was contacted and that these hopeful entrepreneurs had been searching for months for funding. I try to be helpful and spend time [...]

photo credit: Valdo Raps Its no secret most entrepreneurs have limited resources as it pertains to how and where to secure capital infusion. It is these limitations, which precludes small businesses from moving past level one in business and on to a more lucrative future. There are numerous loan programs and lending institutions servicing small [...]

photo credit: tombothetominator Do existing businesses need money? Probably. Is this a time to start a business? Maybe. In either case, the business plan you write today will be different than the one you wrote five years ago. Five years ago money was available. It is still there, but it is a lot harder to [...]

photo credit: HowdeeDoodat As the economy continues to face credit challenges, small businesses, especially new, start-up companies are finding it even more difficult to find the capital they need to take their ideas and concepts and turn them into viable businesses. Private equity firms and angel groups are no longer actively seeking new investments. They [...]

photo credit: zhushmanson Starting a small business has proven to be on e of the best ways to build wealth in America. Over 90% of all millionaires are small business owners. Taking the first step towards financial freedom is the most important thing you can do. Now, financing your business venture can prove to be [...]

photo credit: Theodore Scott Many say that now may not be the best time to deal with the Spanish market. Property, once one of the most intriguing aspects of Spain, has now become overcrowded and overpriced. But on the other hand, investing in businesses there has started to let its potential shine. There are thousands [...]

photo credit: Marcin Wichary Where, oh where, has that business grant gone? Everyone talks about them. Few seem able to actually find them. Some, in fact, claim that business grants are everywhere; some claim they are as rare as a trout tooth. The truth, dear Watson, lies somewhere in between. “Business grants are there for [...]

photo credit: David Boyle in DC We’ve all seen the hype: “We’ll put your plan in front of thousands of investors!” “We’ll write you an award-winning online business plan!” “Only $3,000 for thousands of investors to learn about your company!” I cringe every time I see one of these ads. Vultures are preying on honest [...]

photo credit: sunciti_sundaram Question: I’m an entrepreneur and have finished my business plan. I’m getting ready to raise $2 million for my startup real estate company – but a friend of mine said I should only talk to accredited investors. I’m not exactly sure what an accredited investor is and I don’t understand why I [...]