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Accessible Financing Takes Your Business to the Next Level
Accessible Financing Takes Your Business to the Next Level By: Bella Gangnes Do you find yourself saying something like, “If only I had the extra money, I’d add two

The Added Value of an RBF Investment Partner
The Added Value of An RBF Investment Partner By: Bella Gangnes If you are a diverse-led entrepreneur looking for a financial partner, consider finding one who brings

The Value of Flexible Financing in a Changing Environment
The Value of Flexible Financing in a Changing Environment By: Bella Gangnes Every business, large or small, has its challenges. Common problems in today’s post-pandemic environment include

The Real Appeal of Non-Dilutive Financing
The Real Appeal of Non-Dilutive Financing By: Bella Gangnes Your independence, your passion, and your perseverance helped you realize your dream of business ownership. You nurtured that vision

Kim Folsom speaks at the Venture Capital and Private Equity conference at Harvard University
Why Institutional Impact Investing is on the Rise By: Kim Folsom I was recently invited to speak at the Venture Capital and Private Equity conference hosted by Harvard

Helen Yu & How Small Startups Can Land Big Contracts
Social media blurb: Building partnerships with larger companies to help your startup excel isn’t easy. But we’ve got a strategy for getting there. By: Kim Folsom This is

Helen Yu & Finding the Right Sherpa to Take Your Startup to the Next Level
Social media blurb: Business strategist Helen Yu offers advice on how to build and grow the team that will finally take you to the summit. By: Kim Folsom

Helen Yu & The 5 Disconnects All Startups Must Overcome
Social media blurb: Business strategist Helen Yu gives us the lowdown on 5 blindspots many startup founders miss. By: Kim Folsom This is part one of a three-part

Winning strategies for building an innovative company with Burton Goldfield, Part 1
Social media blurb: The CEO of TriNet talks about the importance of sticking to a vision, providing unique solutions, and prioritizing diversity. Byline: Kim Folsom This is Part

What Is Revenue-Based Financing?
Revenue-based financing (RBF) can be a good option for companies who don’t want to give up equity, but how does it work? In this 4-part series, we’ll take a

What Do Revenue-Based Investors Look For?
With over 30 investment companies offering revenue-based financing, where should you start if you’re in the market for RBF funding? We take a look at some of the players.

Revenue-Based Financing: 5 Success Stories
Here’s a look at 5 companies who accelerated their growth after receiving revenue-based financing. In this 4-part series, we’ll take a look at the ends and outs of revenue-based

How To Prepare For Revenue-Based Financing
Learn what to do to set your company up for success when you apply for revenue-based financing. In this 4-part series, we’ll take a look at the ends and

Winning strategies for building an innovative company with Burton Goldfield, Part 2
Social media blurb: The CEO of TriNet talks about the importance of sticking to a vision, providing unique solutions, and prioritizing diversity. Byline: Kim Folsom This is Part
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