How do entrepreneurs create businesses?
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Every start up has one thing in common – a need for cash. A good entrepreneur is extremely resourceful (we beg, borrow and barter for everything we can), but at the end of the day there are some things only money can buy. For this reason, CEOs spend a lot of time and effort worrying about money and trying to raise capital for their idea. But not every company is suited for venture, and even if yours is, other financing options might be better for your company in the long run. read »
This post was written by Krish Arvapally. Along with Dan Goikhman, he is one of three original coounders of Mojiva Inc., a global mobile display company offering both a mobile ad network and a mobile ad serving platform, Mocean Mobile. read »
Berkshire Hathaway yesterday offered to serve as a stalking-horse bidder to purchase the assets of Residential Capital under better terms than under the company’s current deals with Fortress Investment Group’s Nationstar Mortgage and Ally Financial. read »
Stephen Wang, Co-Founder of RottenTomatoes.com, alive.cn, XMFish.com, and DesignReactor.com read »
If you haven’t already noticed, it’s that time of year when intern applications flood your inbox. College students have just graduated, or started summer break, and are looking for some work experience (and maybe a paycheck). read »
Many people dream of owning their own business but are discouraged by potential startup costs. However, if you combine a little creativity with the resources and skills you already have, you can come up with plenty of moneymaking ideas that cost very little to get off the ground. read »
Buying a franchise usually means a big commitment of money and time. But many people buy into one on a whim. In more than a decade covering franchise chains, I've been shocked at how many franchisees tell me, "I went in a store, I loved their product, and I bought a franchise!" read »
Falling home prices, a sluggish equity market, and a weak economy have taken their toll on Americans' wealth. According to a recent Fed survey, inflation-adjusted median household net worth declined from $126,400 in 2007 to $77,300 in 2010, back to where it had been in 1992. How can this wealth be rebuild? What does it take? read »
I truly feel sorry for millions of unemployed Americans. I also feel sorry for millions of working Americans. I’m not sure which group I feel sorrier for. (I don’t mean the Occupy “gang” pleading for wealth redistribution—I mean millions of good, honest “want-to-work” Americans.) read »
Green Spaces is New York City’s sustainable coworking space for startups, entrepreneurs, and others who like to work happily while improving the world. Members and guests from diverse and overlapping fields make us NYC’s networking hotspot for the eco and socially minded. I’m Marissa Feinberg, Green Spaces co-founder, PR and marketing media whisperer, and rapid dot connector. See my recent interview about Green Spaces on Mashable. Idea Bounce goes digital Each Wednesday, members gather for the Green Spaces[...] read »
