Start Your Business - Secure Funding

Any investor will tell you that a good business plan is crucial to securing money to start or grow your business. But even with a strong plan in hand, don't expect money to fall into your lap. You need to know what you're doing. You need to be honest, cooperative, and realistic if you want investors to fund you. Most importantly, you need to find the right kind of funding for your business.

Everyone knows running or starting a business isn't easy. Check out the business advice resources eCoast has to offer:

Find the Right Funding for You

Find out about local VC investors and angels, and get advice from other entrepreneurs on how to land bank loans and other funding.

Angel and VC Resources

Angel Capital Association -The ACA has over 200 members in the US and Canada. Want to know who's investing in the New England area?
eCoast Angels Network - Looking for funding for a Seacoast-based start-up? Find out if your company is a likely candidate for help from the eCoast Angels.
City of Portsmouth Economic Assistance - Learn how the city of Portsmouth can help you get the funding you need to start a business in the community.
Center for Venture Research Capital Locator - Order a list of the venture capital resources available in the NH area.

Expert Advice on Securing Funding

US Small Business Administration - Financing - Find out what you need to do to be eligible for a loan from the US Small Business Association.
Entrepreneur.com - Securing Funding - Articles on how to land loans, approach investors, and manage your money.
Startup Journal - Articles on finding and securing funding, from the Wall Street Journal's Center for Entrepreneurs
StartupNation - Raising Funds - Advice on networking with investors and finding the funding that's right for your business.