Just because you want to own a business doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch. More and more entrepreneurs are skipping the start-up phase and buying existing businesses. When you […]
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Start a Business with Futurpreneur’s Side Hustle Program
The numbers don’t lie. More and more young people are turning to a “side hustle” to supplement their income. The reasons for this are simple. As the costs of […]
5 Tips for Writing a Successful Funding Proposal
Cash is king. For many businesses in start up mode or looking to expand, securing access to capital is a stressful and challenging task. But it doesn’t have to be […]
7 Dos and Don’ts of Financing Your Small Business
Financing is often cited as the most challenging part of starting or growing a small business. Although there are many opportunities for loans, investment and financing available to entrepreneurs, pitching […]
Why Your Personal “Beacon Score” Matters When Financing Your Business
Do you know what your beacon score is? If not, you should. It’s one of the key measures financial institutions use to determine the “credit worthiness” of a entrepreneur applying for a business loan.
Seeking Equity Investment? Know the Rules
There are a number of options for your company to raise money from investors without going public. But, before going down this road, it is important to know the BC laws that apply to any company or other entity that raises money from investors.
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking Investment
The art to the perfect pitch is to know what you are selling and to sell it well. Looking for investment can be stressful and time consuming; but the more prepared you are, the quicker and more easily a deal can be done.