One of the great joys of investing in the stock market is that you can choose to support companies you believe in with your investment dollars. If you’re a supporter of green companies and causes, there’s never been a better time or opportunity to consider investing in them. For years, environmentally oriented companies were on the fringes of the investment…
7 sources of financing for your business
To promote the creation of an SME or its expansion, it is essential to choose the most convenient loan in order to prevent it from becoming a nightmare in the long run. A correct choice not only has to do with interest and rates, it is also necessary that you take into account the level at which the idea…
Franchising your business, part 2: building your franchise
I am excited to continue with part two of our four-part series taking an insiders' look at the real franchising experience. We are giving you a bird's eye view of what it looks and feels like to go through the franchising process with the hopes of removing some of the stumbling blocks that...
Why do people compare Bitcoin to gold?
Bitcoin may have begun as an internet phenomenon, but now it’s fully legit — and increasingly being compared to one of the most old-school assets of all time.
Though it’s not a physical item you can hold, Bitcoin is the latest evolution in a long history of currency, according to Dan Held, head of growth…
What makes private equity investors walk away from your business
Investing in earlier-stage businesses is a bit like dating. You weigh what’s exciting and what’s important to you against what doesn’t work for either side. And if you walk away, it doesn’t mean your date’s wrong and you’re right. It simply means both sides are looking for a partner to fulfill distinct needs...
Rebalancing your portfolio: Here’s what that means and how often you should do it
For many of us, investing is how we save for retirement, college education and other life events. After setting our financial goals and building a diversified portfolio, we can watch our investments grow over time. But as the years go by and situations change, we may need to adjust those…
This is why your business should avoid taking Investor money
Many entrepreneurs believe they need to raise money from venture capitalists to build a successful startup, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Rather than chasing capital from investors, it’s often more beneficial to put your head down and commit to a bootstrapped growth approach…