There are no business startup bank loans. Every founder who wins money from a banker to get going had personal assets to use as collateral. Or, they might have been lucky to convince a friend or family member to co-sign on a loan. Laurie Synder, founder of Flap Happy, had to look beyond banks to make her darling hats. More...
Starting a business from scratch is almost impossible. You need the right idea at the right time, the right people and the physical energy of a nuclear power plant. More...
Most people tend to ask, "Why should I fund the dreams of others?" People like Remigius Shatas ask, "Why not?" For him, it extends his life-long work. Meet Remigius as he shares his wisdom.
Sohrab Voussoughi, founder of Ziba Design, started his company with $400, a wife who agreed they could cut their personal expenses and a good idea where he would get his first job. More...
Andy Wilson, founder of Boston Duck Tours, spent all of his own money and covers a million-plus dollar shortfall through a creative offering memorandum.
Founder Tom Gegax tell us that TiresPlus financed its growth by plowing the earnings of the business back into expansion and by borrowing from suppliers.
Angelo DeLucia was able to save money even when he was only earning 32 cents an hour. A banker recognized the discipline this took and was happy to invest in Angelo's ideas.