Finance Articles

Justin Cowan

Updated on April 22, 2024

With the end goal of selling a business, crucial early steps can maximize your success at exit.

Kevin McArdle

Updated on April 22, 2024

Whether you’ve been in business for a couple years or your startup has momentum, it’s never too early to start exit planning. Here’s how to know when it’s time to sell your startup. 

Tammy Xu

Updated on April 22, 2024

Compare the value different investors bring and don’t forget to do a cost-benefit analysis.

Jay Deakins

Updated on April 22, 2024

I built a business through the dot-com bubble, the Great Recession and the pandemic. I always go back to these three lessons.

Joe Procopio

Updated on April 22, 2024

A random review will get you exactly what you pay for, or worse.

Jana Boone

Updated on April 22, 2024

As we enter an economic downturn, smart leaders will use the turbulence to build for the future.

Tissa Richards

Updated on April 22, 2024

Just because an investor agrees to meet with you doesn’t mean they’ll give you a check. As a founder, your job is to figure out who will and not let pointless meetings take up your valuable time.

Tatum Hunter

Updated on April 22, 2024

Small-business stimulus money disappeared fast. Startups should start preparing now if they want to apply for future funds.

Hal Koss

Updated on April 22, 2024

A guide to building presentations that land meetings — and investments.

Tissa Richards

Updated on April 22, 2024

Despite knowing their product inside and out, a lot of founders faceplant when it comes to investor pitches. If you want to maximize your chances at funding success, you need to tailor your message to the audience.