Tag: funding
Who Are Angel Investors? – and Why It Matters
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. Angels are responsible for much of the startup growth in the United States. Because they’re more willing to invest in early-stage companies, angels have a huge impact on high-growth ventures. While they’re helping …Peer-to-Peer Lending – An Alternative to the Traditional Bank Loan
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. Thanks to the Internet and quick-thinking entrepreneurs, banks are no longer the only source to which small business owners can turn for a loan. Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending enables small business owners to borrow …Categories: Funding
SBA Loan Primer for Small Businesses
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has been a useful resource for small business owners and has helped American small businesses to secure financing ever since it was founded in 1953. The SBA has …Categories: Funding
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Ask Around: Crowdfunding For Your Business
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. Crowdfunding enables businesses to seek financial backing from anyone. It can be a useful tool, both for idea validation and soliciting/accepting customer pre-orders. Many people are familiar with Kickstarter, one of the largest …Categories: Funding
Growing With Equity Crowdfunding
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. On May 16th, 2016, entrepreneurs gained a new potential funding pool thanks to rule changes pertaining to equity crowdfunding. The JOBS Act addressed old SEC rules and changed the law so that individuals …Are Investors the Answer to Your Funding Prayers?
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. One funding option that many entrepreneurs keep on tap for the proverbial rainy day is to seek capital from outside investors. While that idea might seem exciting, the path toward its implementation is …Categories: Funding
Can Credit Cards Fund Your Startup Venture?
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. Given such well-known, non-traditionally financed success stories such as Google and Airbnb, basing your initial corporate financing on credit cards may appear to be a wise move. As with all financing, however, the …Categories: Funding
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Is Purchase Order Financing a Viable Funding Option for Your Business?
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. Funding and financing are popular business topics for a reason – businesses require capital in order to grow and succeed. If you’ve investigated small business loans and found them unappealing or have encountered …Small Business Funding Options: Factoring
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. Too often, small business owners rely on high-interest credit cards to fund their businesses, thereby saddling themselves with unnecessary debt. While this may be the only available financing route for some, it’s important …Categories: Funding