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Small Business: Equity Financing http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index Find information to help grow your online business with business plans, Thomas Register, news articles and more The Attitude of Entrepreneurs Who Attract Venture Capital Funding http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-113692-m-2-sc-58-the_attitude_of_entrepreneurs_who_attract_venture_capital_funding-i Strategies for demonstrating professional good judgment to potential investors Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 113692 How to Find Business Funding Outside Your Home Town http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112768-m-2-sc-10-how_to_find_business_funding_outside_your_home_town-i Top venture funds that will look at good deals across the U.S. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 112768 An Equity Fund of Their Own http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112639-m-2-sc-58-an_equity_fund_of_their_own-i Guhan Swaminathan was making a good living in the world of high finance, buying and selling companies for financial titan Goldman Sachs and later for ... Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:00:00 -0700 112639 Financing Your Business with Home Equity http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112590-m-2-sc-58-financing_your_business_with_home_equity-i Though many business owners at some point tap into home equity as a financing source, you need to determine whether this strategy is right for you. ... Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:00:00 -0700 112590 Funding your Business with Loans vs. Equity Capital http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1913-m-2-sc-54-funding_your_business_with_loans_vs._equity_capital-i There are basic ways to fund a business: debt financing and equity financing. Which type is right for your business? Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800 1913 Using Personal and Home Loans to Finance Your Small Business http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1940-m-2-sc-54-using_personal_and_home_loans_to_finance_your_small_business-i Borrowing against home equity has become a popular source of credit, especially for small business owners. To accommodate the demand, lenders are... Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800 1940 Second Mortgage Loans vs. Home Equity Loans http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1888-m-2-sc-54-second_mortgage_loans_vs._home_equity_loans-i It's not surprising that some homeowners confuse the terms "second mortgage" and "home equity loan." If you want to take advantage of the equity that... Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800 1888 Financing Your Home-Based Business http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1800-m-2-sc-54-financing_your_homebased_business-i There are many ways that you can finance your home-based business. Wed, 23 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800 1800 What are the Alternatives for Financing a Business? http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1689-m-2-sc-58-what_are_the_alternatives_for_financing_a_business-i Here are 9 alternatives best suited to finance a startup. Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1689 What Laws Apply When I Am Trying to Raise Money For My Business? http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1691-m-2-sc-54-what_laws_apply_when_i_am_trying_to_raise_money_for_my_business-i I am planning on raising financing for my business, but I don't want to run afoul of any laws. What laws do I have to worry about? Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1691 What Questions Will Prospective Lenders Have Before Loaning My Business Money? http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1686-m-2-sc-54-what_questions_will_prospective_lenders_have_before_loaning_my_business_money-i Be prepared by considering the answers you could give to the following questions lenders are likely to ask about your business and your intentions. Mon, 13 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1686 Grassroots Fundraising http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1537-m-2-sc-54-grassroots_fundraising-i Here are some suggestions to help you find investors for your company. Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1537 Getting Approved for a Small Business Loan http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1478-m-2-sc-54-getting_approved_for_a_small_business_loan-i There are many steps involved before you finally securing a business loan. Find out how to navigate them to ensure success. Thu, 11 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1478 How Do Lines of Credit Work? http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1770-m-2-sc-54-how_do_lines_of_credit_work-i A line of credit is a revolving loan typically used to finance short-term or seasonal expenses. What's the best way to take advantage of it? Thu, 11 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1770 Security Agreements for Business Loans http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1394-m-2-sc-54-security_agreements_for_business_loans-i Although there is no specific language or terminology that must be included in a Security Agreement, here is a list of key provisions to consider. Sat, 30 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1394 Loan Agreements http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1392-m-2-sc-54-loan_agreements-i A Loan Agreement covers many of the same points as a Promissory Note, but is a lengthier and more complicated document to cover a more complicated... Sat, 30 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1392 Venture Capital Financing http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1377-m-2-sc-55-venture_capital_financing-i VCs get an ownership interest for the money they invest, so they typically go for companies with promises of big payoffs. Is your company VC-worthy. Fri, 29 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1377 What Do Venture Capitalists Look For? http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1296-m-2-sc-55-what_do_venture_capitalists_look_for-i You'd like to get venture capitalists to take a look at your business. But do you know what they look for when deciding to invest in a company? Sun, 24 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1296 When Can You Apply for an SBA Loan? http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1292-m-2-sc-54-when_can_you_apply_for_an_sba_loan-i Considering applying for a Small Business Administration loan? Did you know that before you can become eligible for an SBA loan, you have to apply... Sat, 23 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1292 Key Business Loan Issues http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1289-m-2-sc-54-key_business_loan_issues-i Become financially savvy by boning up on key issues involved in getting loans from a bank, individuals, or other lenders. Sat, 23 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1289