[ad_1] For online business lenders, 2016 was a rough year. Two prominent fintech companies saw their market valuations drop. One small-business lender abruptly stopped issuing loans temporarily due to performance issues, while another was forced to shut down. The industry as a whole faced heightened skepticism about its growth prospects. Taken altogether, …

[ad_1] Kickstarter is a great way for entrepreneurs to get funding for their out-there ideas. And when it comes to crowdfunding — no idea is too crazy. You’d be surprised at some of the things people are willing to fund. Related: The 10 Most Funded Kickstarter Campaigns Ever In 2014, Zach “Danger” Brown …

[ad_1] According to the Freelancers Union, 54 million Americans are considered independent workers, a number that is only expected to rise in 2017. Now that we’re in another tax season, it is important that the nearly one-third of Americans who are considered freelancers develop a process that efficiently allows them to track …

[ad_1] Business owners are always looking for ways to reduce costs and boost their bottom line Although it may feel counterintuitive, especially to a small business owner, spending a little more time and money to retain your best employees is one way of saving a lot of both. It has …

[ad_1] While self-driving car technology is gaining steam and major automakers continue to dub themselves “mobility” companies, Americans bought more cars and trucks in 2016 than in any year since the advent of the automobile. Carmakers have low gas prices, rising employment and low interest rates to thank for that …

[ad_1] Norman Distribution is a full-service wholesale food, beverage and snack distribution company primarily serving independent specialty retailers, large supermarkets, convenience stores and on-premise accounts in the greater Chicago area and surrounding states. As a direct-store-delivery distributor, it incorporates an “on the shelf, off the shelf” business model linking efficient supply-chain logistics and …

[ad_1] Venture capital can kill. Yes, it can get you the fuel you need to launch your rocket ship. And, yes, you get to join forces with an investor of great power. But if you give minimal thought to the dangers ahead, you are toast. You can find yourself fired from …

[ad_1] As a serial entrepreneur who’s achieved an impressive five exits, you might think social networking pioneer Andrew Weinreich would have a lot to say about how to build and sell a business. But in fact, on a particularly sunny day in Hoboken, NJ at the Propelify Innovation Festival, he …

[ad_1] Your business plan is a roadmap. Use it to steer your business away from the inevitable potholes and dead-ends. 1. You are only thinking of the present. Get as detailed as you can with your forecasting. For instance, by looking ahead, you might find that your margins will shrink to …

[ad_1] Once described as the “Cinderella of tech,” Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso parlayed an eBay used clothing store into a fast-growing $85 million online business. But this fairy tale did not end happily: The once-trendy etailer hit a wall, filed for bankruptcy, and ended up selling its brand to …