There was a time when borrowing money to start a business meant one thing: a bank and its often byzantine and bureaucratic approval process. But markets change, as does technology, and early stage companies seeking capital no longer have to turn to skeptical and onerous loan committees to get the funding they need to get […] Read more “5 Alternative Funding Sources for Start-Ups”
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Just as cash comes in different denominations, the money that funds your start-up can come from many different sources. You can invest money from your own pocket (“bootstrapping”) and you can lean on your friends and family to buy into your dream. But things can get more complicated when you seek capital from folks you […] Read more “Angel Investors v. Venture Capital: Where Should Your Start-Up Look for Funding?”
You can’t start up your start-up anywhere. You need access to talent, capital, and infrastructure. Ideally, you’ll be in city with a public and private sector that cooperates with and supports entrepreneurs. What you don’t need are astronomical rental, living, and other costs that can be a serious drag on your business’ ability to gain […] Read more “3 Reasons Why Nashville is a Booming Hub for Startups”