An Entrepreneur's Essential Guide to the New Wild West of Funding Opening on May 16

An Entrepreneur's Essential Guide to the New Wild West of Funding Opening on May 16

Introducing the Startup Battlefield companies of Disrupt NY 2016

TechCrunch is pleased to announce the 20 startups selected to participate in the Disrupt NY 2016 Startup Battlefield. Over the next two days, these companies will compete on tech’s biggest stage for $50,000 and the Disrupt Cup... Read Full Article

How to Get a Small-Business Loan

Among the several challenges of running a small business is getting a loan. Finding and getting approval for small-business loans can be tough, the more prepared you are, the better. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to getting a business loan:

1. Ask yourself, why do I need this loan?

Lenders will ask you this question, be prepared. Your answer will likely fall into one of these four categories:

·         To startup your business

·         For managing day-to-day expenses

·         To grow your business

2. Decide which loan is right for you

Your reasons for needing the loan will determine the type of small-business loan you get. Examples are short-term cash flow loan, a line of credit, accounts receivable financing or a term loan.

3. Find The Best Small-Business Lender

You can get small-business loans from several places, including banks, SBA, nonprofit micro lenders and online lenders.

4. Find Out If You Qualify

·         What's your credit score?

·         How long has your business been operating?

·         Do you make enough money?

·         Can you make the payments?

All these are factors that will determine which loans you’ll qualify for.

5. Get Your Documents Ready And Apply

You might need to submit documents such as tax returns, bank statements, financial statements and legal documents with your application.

Transitioning From an Intrapreneur to Entrepreneur

- When should I make the shift? 
- How do I choose the right business?
- What are the ways to minimise the risk of the transition from Intrepreneur to Entrepreneur?... Read Full Article

Why Risky Behavior Is Essential For Success As An Entrepreneur And Investor

“We should all jump off cliffs as often as possible,” advises Gordon Ritter, a founder and general partner of Silicon Valley venture capital firm Emergence Capital. Ritter gave the keynote speech at Princeton University’s Keller Center’s Innovation Forum in February and that was some of his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs... Read Full Article

Leading a Startup in Stage 2

By the end of stage one of enterprise maturity, you have refined your original idea, prototyped your product or service, and found real customers for that initial offering. You’ve accomplished the principal task of the first stage -- customer validation...Read Full Article