Many entrepreneurs are at the beginning stages of starting and running a business of their own. According to Finder’s Consumer Confidence Index, a whopping 46% of respondents who own a business ...

There are several ways to fund a small business including taking out a loan, applying for a grant and receiving capital from investors. Another alternative is bootstrapping. Here’s what small-business ...

Every dollar counts, and you quickly learn to focus on paying customers and measuring ROI before chasing vanity metrics.

Starting a business is not an easy business. When building a successful startup, entrepreneurs often face a critical decision: should they bootstrap their business or seek external funding? Both ...

People sometimes have a misconception about starting a business -- they think you always need lots of money. But you don't need a small business loan, investors, venture capital (VC) funding, or a big ...

The harsh reality of a start-up is the 50 percent mortality rate in the first five years of creation. Every entrepreneur’s aim is to materialise their billion-dollar company. Not only do they want to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. A common term you hear with start-up businesses is ...