Chris Birk is a former newspaper and magazine writer who now works for a pair of Inc. 500 companies, including military home-buying hub VA Mortgage Center.com. He also teaches at a private Midwestern university. Follow him on Twitter.
Angel investors and VCs have a rule of thumb that they would rather invest in a great team over a great idea. Entrepreneurs who possess traits like hard work, adaptability… Read more »
If you’re a new business, you’ve probably struggled or are currently struggling with finances.
Lack of start-up capital can significantly impact a business in a whole host of ways and… Read more »
Entrepreneurs in search of investment capital walk a financial tightwire.
In traditional angel investment or venture capital circles, the give-and-take is relatively clear: The entrepreneur cedes equity in exchange for… Read more »
Entrepreneurs generally have a mile-long checklist in the build up to launching their new venture.
But one item in particular routinely fails to make the cut: Surety bonds. And that… Read more »
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