| | The image of "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps" is a revered American value. The idea of a self-made man or woman has been an inspiration for millions of people. And when we talk about "bootstrapped" businesses, we mean businesses that the entrepreneur built without outside capital. For many businesses, however, securing outside capital is required not only to start up but to grow as well. This month is all about learning the options. So stay tuned! | | Welcome to March -- and Fundraising Please join us in March as we explore the myriad topics that touch on funding, from different types of funding schemes to putting the best face on your business to attract investors. Later in the month, we'll also touch on unconventional forms of fundraising, like "crowdsourcing" and micro-loans so stay tuned and stay subscribed to the newsletter. Read more | Dollars and Sense in Your Financial Projections I learned a ton about financial projections while participating in a business plan competition last summer through the Brooklyn Public Library. Namely: They are the first place investors turn when they get... Read more | At the Beginning, Seeing the Exit For many of your out there starting your own businesses, simple profitability would feel like a dream come true. It's tough to see the end... Read more | What Storytelling and Business Planning Have in Common One of my best and earliest jobs was as a screenplay analyst. I worked for the "genre" wing of a movie studio, and I'd read script after script (five hundred... Read more | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Entrepreneurs newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com | | | | Must Reads | | Advertisement | |
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