Attracting Investors

Successfully Ask for Finance

Entrepreneurs need to develop partnerships with potential funders.

Successfully Securing Funding

Alexandra Fraser from Invenfin Venture Capital chats to Entrepreneur about the things that impress her in entrepreneurs – and those that don’t.

Top Ten Crowd Funding Websites

Most start-ups aren’t always successful in raising funds using the traditional methods, but tapping into the power of crowds could be an effective alternative.

The Truth about Funding

So, you think you can’t launch a business without money? You’re wrong.

Finding Investors for your Start-Up

Finding a reliable source of start-up capital is likely to be fundamental to your business’s success.

The Vision to Succeed

Shawn Theunissen, the manager of Property Point, the Enterprise Development programme offered by Growthpoint, discusses what he believes makes a true entrepreneur.

The Two Worst Pitching Mistakes

Understand your audience to make a compelling pitch.

How to Win Funders Over

It’s the most common question in the entrepreneurial world. Whether you are a start-up or an established business that needs funding for growth, the ever-present dilemma remains: How do I access funding?

Creating a Future

Judi Sandrock, former CEO of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship and current head of the Micro Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO), describes what impresses her when she meets an aspiring entrepreneur.

Planning (and Persistence) Pays

With the right mindset you can raise all the money you need.

A Lasting Impression

Networking expert, Helen Nicholson is the author of Networking: How to get your black belt in business success and knows what it takes to make a good first impression in the business environment.

How to Sell Your Ideas

Former Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca once noted, “You can have brilliant ideas; but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.”

Equity for Funding? The Ins and Outs of Giving Equity in Exchange for Funding

For some entrepreneurs, giving away equity in your business can feel a bit like selling part of your soul. Other cash-strapped business owners eager to grow will take funding at almost any cost.

Non-Profit Funding

A broad-service platform for local Non-Profit Organisations looking for funding.

Increase the Odds of Getting Finance for Your Business

Dramatically increase your chances of obtaining funding with Entrepreneur’s insider guide on how to ask for money to build your venture.

Find Your Match

A web-based matching service links angel investors seeking investment opportunities with entrepreneurs seeking capital.

Striking Gold

Serial entrepreneur and investor Vinny Lingham talks about what turns him on in an investment.

Adding up the Numbers

Be realistic with your projections when applying for finance.

Little-Known Funding Faux Pas

Eight things entrepreneurs often overlook when trying to raise capital.

What is Sweat Equity Worth?

Determining how to value sweat equity is key when negotiating with investors and employees.