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By Eapen Chacko and Brent Goldfarb on Mon Oct 31 2016

Eapen Chacko and Brent Goldfarb debate whether founders need a formal business plan before raising money and building a new venture. For a new venture, a business plan is an essential part of Read more

By Phil Greenwood on Wed Sep 07 2016

Fast sales growth can strain cash and financing. Sustainable Growth Rate helps owners see how much growth their current financial structure can support. For most new business owners, growth is a sign Read more

By Phil Greenwood on Wed Jun 22 2016

Traditional liquidity ratios can mislead small businesses. Net Balance Position gives entrepreneurs a clearer view of cash needs and ways to improve liquidity. “Return on Equity” provides a Read more

By Daniel Forbes and Linda Hall on Mon Sep 14 2015

Linda Hall explains how she helped rescue MinuteClinic from financial trouble and build momentum for a new model of convenient healthcare delivery. In 2002, both Linda Hall and her new company -- Read more

By Paul Vaaler on Mon Jun 15 2015

Money migrants send home does more than support families. Research shows remittances can expand access to capital and help finance new businesses in developing countries. Let’s not bury the lead: Read more

By Eapen Chacko on Fri May 08 2015

Venture capital funds only a small share of startups. Learn how VC firms work, what investors want and what founders should expect if they get funded. The financial market can be daunting for new Read more