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Portland Entrepreneur
Portland Entreprenuer: Start-Up Funding Advice
Posted by: Bill Du Val
November 17, 2010
Whether one's start-up company is at the seed stage, ready for launch, or looking to expand operations, an entrepreneur almost invariably faces the question: "Where will we find the funding?" Friends and family can help, but usually can only take you so far (well, depending on your friends and family), after which you'll be tasked with approaching other sources. Every entrepreneur has heard the words angel investor and venture capitalist, but how do you find these investors that for many entrepreneurs seem like mythical creatures of lore?
Can Google Make Finding New Businesses Even Easier?
Posted by: Bill Du Val
November 10, 2010
Whether you're starting a new franchise, forming a corporation or an LLC, or are just toying with the idea of creating your own organization or company, one of your primary thoughts should be: how am I going to attract new business?
Google might be making it even easier. The AP reports that Google is set to unveil its newest feature: "Instant Previews" for web searching.
Portland Entrepreneur: Funding Options
Posted by: Bill Du Val
November 08, 2010
When people think of funding sources for starting up a new business they don't often think of their own 401(k) retirement funds.
Portland Funding for Entrepreneurs Update: Kickstarter.com Funds Local Film Project
Posted by: Phil Nelson
November 01, 2010
We recently blogged on the inventive website for funding entrepreneurs, Kickstarter.com. Kickstarter raises funds for entrepreneurs virally, and disburses those funds with no strings attached. No equity, no debt.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Grants
Posted by: Bill Du Val
November 01, 2010
While the Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees loans for entrepreneuers and start-up capital, they do not provide grants, per se.
