Money to Mainstreet
In the years since the recession took hold, small businesses across the nation have struggled to access the financing they need to continue operating at peak levels while fueling expansion. The U.S. Small Business Administration and federal government stepped in to help independently owned companies survive with loan programs that administered funding when big banks [...]
A well-known term in the venture industry, “Valley of Death,” can be a financial nightmare for early-stage startups, especially for those that depend on large amounts of funding to bring products to the market. Companies highly invested in developing innovative technology and products are those that tend to suffer the consequences of this ”Valley of Death.” So, what is this canyon [...]
Like so many small business owners, access to capital is a major concern. There are many avenues to obtain funding for your operations and one is the Small Business Administration. The SBA offers small business funding through a variety of programs such as disaster loans, bonds, and microloans; one of their larger programs is the [...]
Access to Capital: Chicago
Navy Pier
May 22, 2013
