Building a Business
Accelerator-Ready? 3 Pointers for Potential Candidates
Entrepreneurs considering a startup program should do some legwork.
By Jeff Pruitt
Equity | Page 4
Building a Business
The Pros and Cons of Working for Equity
From scope creep to the opportunity to cash in, a look at the good and bad of working in exchange for equity.
Building a Business
How to Find the Perfect Co-Founder
Our ASK expert VC John Frankel offers up advice about finding a co-founder and managing the relationship.
By John Frankel
Business Accounting
The Art and Science of Company Valuations (Infographic)
See a visual explanation of how young companies are valued, in some cases before they're even making money.
Business Accounting
Why One Young Entrepreneur Turned Down Mark Cuban on Shark Tank
A recent grad reveals why he walked away from $200,000 for his coat-check technology.
By Carol Tice
Business Accounting
One Entrepreneur’s Rocky Road to Success After ‘Shark Tank’
One of Shark Tank's first entrepreneurs, Tiffany Krumins, talks about dealing with cancer, giving up half of her equity, and the challenges of getting her product made in the U.S.
By Carol Tice
Business Accounting
Angels, Equity and a Shark of One’s Own
Many small-business owners who hope to land angel funding have expectations that are wildly unrealistic. Here's a reality check.
By Carol Tice
Building a Business
The JOBS Act Doesn’t Mean You Should Run Out and Raise Equity
Selling equity in a business only makes sense for a business if there's a potential to generate substantial income on the investors' money.
By Scott Shane
Business Accounting
Should You Raise Money from Small Investors?
Should you raise money for your company a little bit at a time?
By Gwen Moran
Business Accounting
Equity Vs. Sub-Debt Financing
Do you need capital to expand your business? These tips will help you determine which of these two types of financing is right for you.