Don’t Even Think About Raising Capital… Without These 5 Answers

If you are looking for a loan or an investor, are you prepared to present a rock solid idea to them?  Whether you are a start up or a giant company, investors ask tough questions. Fortunately, most questions fall into just a few categories.

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Seed Funding: How to Raise $1 Million in 173 Easy Steps

Every entrepreneur wants more money to start their business.  Knowing how to raise startup money has been a secret art.  Now there’s a great road map to seed funding thanks to a guy named Brendan Baker and a young-ish company called AppMakr.

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Kindle Apps Setting Fire to Business Productivity

### UPDATE: Amazon has changed access to many of the apps featured in this article since December 2011, when this article was written. Our recommended apps were compatible with the Kindle at that time, but many are no longer compatible. We hope this article can inspire you to find similar apps that will help your business productivity, and that you’ll share them with us in the comments section! -Joanna Ebizie”.###

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Five Ways to Lower Your Loan Interest Rate

Getting a lower interest rate on a loan is a good way to save on the costs of borrowing. Unfortunately, getting a lower interest rate is not as easy as simply calling your lender and asking for one. There are several good ways to get a lower interest rate, however. Try these five tips to save money on your interest costs every month.

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Ace Your Investor Pitch: “Say This Not That!”

Few companies are invited to pitch to investors, even fewer will leave with a check. Winning an investment from VC, Angels or PEGs is tough because even a small mistake can sink your chances.

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