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Three questions to ask yourself when deciding whether or not you should take an investment from a company.

The bragging rights may be tempting, but achieving a jaw-dropping valuation for your company can cause problems down the line.

Seed funding often gives a company more opportunities to fail, not succeed.

Good companies are always desirable, but the level of demand right now is unprecedented.

Being acquired by a bigger company early in your venture's life cycle can be a sweet deal in its own right.

Ideas are really the easy part of a startup; what VC's are increasingly looking for is the ability to execute.

Don't over-think it: Embrace your inner 5-year-old and go with your gut.

How to understand venture capital's herd mentality.

Entrepreneurs, beware: When a VC firm shuts down, the obligation to deliver a return on the investment rarely goes away.

If you are rejected, don't automatically assume it's your business plan that's the issue. It could be the firm's approach to its fund's investment cycle.

Under the new legislation, the typically small round of capital that flies under the regulatory radar for most startups has been expanded to $1 million a year.

VC funding isn't the end of the entrepreneurial journey, it's the beginning of a new trip -- here's how to navigate it.

Starting a business is like a prizefight, you can project a path but the road is still full of surprise punches.

Don't hide behind jargon. Seasoned investors know B.S. when they hear it.

A good concept is one thing, but investors are more likely to consider these three criteria -- and they can make or break your pitch

Knowing how long your business can run on red is a crucial measure of its potential for success.

Being well-informed about potential acquirers doesn't require a crystal ball, but it can help fund your future.

Some entrepreneurs find themselves in the right place at the right time. In business, as in anything, some people have all the luck.

Consider these three tips to develop an exit strategy for your business.

Before you decide to put your business up on the block, make sure you fully understand how much what you're offering is worth to buyers.

Why big companies would rather buy your company instead of launching their own competitive version.

The founder of 2-year-old digital card startup GiftZip.com decided to sell to gift-card behemoth SVM. He shares his views on the dangers of not doing the math.