Funding and Building your Business

If the trend does continue, he said, it would be a good sign investors are going back to the roots of venture capital by making risky investments again.

This Web page, produced by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, outlines the procedures and benefits of submitting a provisional application, which can provide up to a year of patent protection while you conduct further research for your invention.

The role of a corporate board member has never been more crucial and more confusing. What exactly are directors supposed to be doing, anyway?

By assembling a great team, you’ve already put yourself ahead of the game.

Just follow the buzz, as one of the nation’s fastest-growing chapters of women business owners emphasizes networking and potent public policy

Unlike traditional venture capital funds, these newcomers generally shun high-technology start-ups, focusing instead on manufacturing and service companies that not only have a harder time finding money but are also more likely to employ low-income workers or be in poor neighborhoods.

What’s more, even if money isn’t an issue, there are steps that entrepreneurs, including those who aren’t tech savvy, can — and should — take to get this process under control.

"If you start a new company in a bad economy, are you just shooting yourself in the foot?"

It seems that everyone has a favorite response. Some people only use recruiters, and others swear by networking. But classified ads continue to be the most common choice. Almost everyone who hires salespeople will, at…

Feeling pressured is natural, but it may be a deal-breaker for some would-be entrepreneurs. Q: I opened my new business two weeks ago, and already the stress of running the business is getting to me….