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Ian Shakil and Pelu Tran help doctors by slashing data-entry work, thanks to Google Glass.

How companies are pushing to close the gender financing gap.

Fundbox chases down the payments for you. Here's how it works.

Able, the brainchild of two Harvard MBAs, requires borrowers to raise the first quarter of their loan amount from friends and family.

The startup Earnest, which has $15 million in financing from big-name investors, has an alternative way of determining who qualifies for a personal loan.

Can't get a bank loan? Customers and community members can be your best investors. Here's how to make that happen.

When you're launching a business on your own, you need to spend wisely.

Two years after President Obama signed the act into law, we lay out the good and the bad.

Do it right, and a trade show can lead to more funding, new customers and lots of buzz.

One is for early detection of ovarian cancer, the other is a microendoscope that gynecologists can use in their exam rooms. Both aim to make a difference in patients' lives.

Three tips to keep in mind when asking people who once managed or worked with you for money.

Win or lose, entering a contest can be a good way to meet investors. But let's be honest -- it's better to win.

Only 7 percent of U.S. venture capital deals go to women founders and CEOs. Let's change that statistic.

It just might be. Here's how to win one at a local, state or federal level.

The venture capital money came pouring in for Burner, a mobile app that doles out disposable phone numbers for calling and texting.

Instead of seeking financing, Ryan Smith spent four years bootstrapping to get his company off the ground. Here's why.

With hundreds of crowdfunding platforms online, it's hard to know which to choose. CrowdsUnite aims to cut through the confusion by providing a comprehensive review site of all the available options.

After a false start, Lindsay Gaskin tweaked her business model and gained the attention of major investors.

4 things to consider before asking mom and dad for money.

No idea, no problem. Platforms like Upstart and Pave allow entrepreneurs to crowdfund from accredited investors in exchange for a small cut of their future incomes.

A DIY crowdfunding app cuts out the middleman.

Adam Tatt and Kevin Leneway wanted to put together a slick presentation without a design staff, so they invented an iPad app to do it for them.

Don't want your business to wreak havoc on your health and well-being? By planning ahead and working smarter, you can avoid short-circuiting.

Think entrepreneurship requires putting your personal life on hold and working 100 hours a week? Think again. We spoke to successful 'treps who've learned to prioritize life outside of work. Follow their strategies to find your own blissful balance.

SeedInvest aims to make it easier for startups to stand out from the crowd and give accredited investors the highest caliber of companies from which to choose.

About 250,000 people use Dwolla, a payment network that charges just 25 cents for transactions of $10 or more. Dwolla's transactions on pace to total $1 billion in 2013.

A new financing platform lets aspiring 'treps sell equity in themselves.

Shradha Agarwal and Rishi Shah saw an untapped opportunity to bring video segments with tips on diet and exercise to patients in doctor office waiting rooms.

A men's clothing retailer pawns his Harley-Davidson to keep his store open.

A Certified B Corporation is a for-profit business dedicated to social and environmental issues. Here, what the certification entails, and how your own mission-driven startup can benefit.