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A great idea, a little wisdom, and a lot of funding. Find the advice and financial support you need to get your business off the ground. Get going with the links below!

Secure Funding
Get What You Want

Armed with the right research and a great business plan, you can turn dream financiers into your financiers.

Study the Market
New England by Stage of Development

Find out how much seed, early stage, and late stage money is being invested in regional business.

Make Plans
Business Plans and Financing

Write the best business plan possible to increase your chances of landing that VC.

Hone Your Skills
Tips and Tools of the Trade

Avoid the common mistakes of new business owners with advice from top business professionals who were once in your shoes.

5 Easy Steps to making the most of a networking event

  • Have a goal - know why you're there and work towards your goal.
  • Manage your time - keep conversations brief; you're there to meet lots of people.
  • Jump in - don't be shy; introduce yourself. It's why you're there.
  • Bring a pen - take notes on the back of business cards (who, what, when...)
  • Follow up - why bother to network if you don't follow up? Use your notes to get conversation flowing again.