Financing Resources
Venturize is a program from the Opportunity Finance Network, a nonprofit membership organization whose members have decades of experience working with young businesses. This site helps compare different types of lenders and financing opportunities.
Garage Technology Ventures, acquired by Pegasus Tech Ventures, offered an article on writing executive summaries, “Perfecting your Pitch.”
How to Start an LLC: Looking for a general reference on the basics of how to start a business, set up an LLC and understand taxes? This site has great general resources for anyone interested in the ins-and-outs of running a business.
Funding Opportunity Links
Borrower Resources
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Learn the basics for building a budget for your business.
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Take a short, self-paced training exercise as an introduction to financing your business.
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Analyzing financial ratios: https://www.bbt.com/business/small-business-resource-center/growing-a-business/financial-ratios.page
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Financial calculators:
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Learn how to choose an accountant who is also an advisor.
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Investors’ Circle seeks early-stage companies whose businesses address significant social or environmental issues.