A small business startup searching for investor capital must have their corn flakes together because the process is more complex than just writing a business plan. Don't make these common mistakes. » More

It’s true that capitalizing a startup isn’t easy. And even though outside investment sources are more robust and multi-faceted than ever before, the process can be complex. Don't make these mistakes. » More

If your small business is bankable and you need a loan, you'd go to a bank. But, Jim Blasingame warns, if you aren't and are considering online alternatives, be sure you fully understand the requir... » More

Need a business loan? To improve your chances of approval, do your homework and arm yourself with the answers to these three questions. » More

Jim Blasingame shares his 3 Laws of Small Business Capital so that CEOs may acquire, manage, allocate, and maximize all sources of capital. » More

The second of a two-part series: Jim Blasingame offers more tips to consider when finding and acquiring investor capital. » More

In the first of a two-part series, Jim Blasingame offers tips to consider when finding and acquiring investor capital. » More

Since most businesses have been deleveraging post-2008 financial crisis, you could be forgiven for getting rusty at how to ask for a loan from bank. But as the economy picks up and you need growth ... » More

One of the markers of this post-recession, so-called recovery has been the practice of deleveraging. Across the economy, from consumers to businesses large and small, debt has become something to g... » More

Small business expert Jim Blasingame offers tips on how small businesses and banks can speak the same language. » More