How Much Capital Does Your Startup Need?

How Much Capital Does Your Startup Need?

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I can’t tell you how many times entrepreneurs have come to me or my company in search of funding, underestimating the amount of money that they needed. It’s understandable. They think about the debt and the monthly payments they will be making — and it scares them. … Read more

My Startup Couldn’t Raise VC Funding, So We Became Profitable. Here’s How We Did It — And How You Can Too.

My Startup Couldn’t Raise VC Funding, So We Became Profitable. Here’s How We Did It — And How You Can Too.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s no secret that the startup world is hardcore. Half of startups fail before year five, and only one in ten survive in the long run. Recent economic trends aren’t too encouraging either. Last year saw a 38% drop in global startup investment and a 30% decrease … Read more

How Small Business Owners Can Level Up Their Negotiation Tactics With Venture Capitalists

How Small Business Owners Can Level Up Their Negotiation Tactics With Venture Capitalists

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When small business owners are looking to secure investment from venture capitalists (VCs), they have to understand the accurate valuation of their business before they enter into negotiations. Otherwise, they end up asking for too much, and investors won’t buy in, or they give away too much … Read more