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How to Raise Venture Capital Funding

From preparation to pitching, this guide provides the information business owners need to obtain outside funding.

Facebook Marketplace Holds New Opportunities for Businesses

Facebook Marketplace is changing how car dealerships, realtors and retailers connect with customers. It’s all about finding consumers where they spend a lot of their time — on social media.

How to Attract Investors

Three field experts offer their best advice on how to attract and entice investors to provide funding for new and growing businesses.

What Is a Startup Incubator?

Startup incubators are designed to help entrepreneurs launch their businesses. Here’s what you need to know about joining one.

Macy’s Blends Online and In-Store Experiences

The nation’s largest department store chain is using technology to change the way it sells perfume and hoping to improve the customer experience in the process.

How to Choose a Franchise

Just like starting a business from scratch, choosing the right franchise means performing research and finding a business that aligns with your values and vision.

Small Business Index Finds Clean Bill of Business Health

The 2019 Q2 Small Business Index by MetLife and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shows most small businesses report good health and cash flow comfort.

Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses

Health insurance is one of the biggest draws that candidates look for when applying to a job. Fortunately, there are a few ways in which small businesses can also offer this benefit.

How E-commerce Marketplaces Help New Brands Get Discovered

The surge in specialty marketplaces is heating up and it's presenting opportunities for brands that might otherwise have trouble breaking through.

Secrets From Successful Startups

These tips from the leaders and spokespeople of six successful startups offer insight on what it takes to turn a business idea into a reality.