Financial Resources and Funding

Securing financial resources is a crucial step in launching and growing a business. This section provides access to funding opportunities, financial management tools, and guidance on how to effectively manage your business’s finances.

Courses & Workshops

: Understand how to secure the appropriate funding for your business, including forms of debt and equity.

What type of funding is available right now and in the future for entrepreneurs?  Banks, Investors, Grants, Venture Capital, Crowdfunding, Family and Friends and more.,

Books & Articles

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Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson

A comprehensive guide to venture capital deals and fundraising strategies.

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Alejandro Cremades

Offers practical advice on raising capital, crowdfunding, and pitching to investors.

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Karen Berman and Joe Knight

An accessible guide to understanding financial statements and making informed business decisions.

Online Resources & Tools

: An online lender offering small business loans and lines of credit, designed to be accessible and fast.

: A centralized website where you can find and apply for federal grants that support business initiatives.

: A marketplace that connects small businesses with financing options, including loans, credit lines, and credit cards.

Videos & Presentations


Y Combinator

A recorded presentation from a leading startup accelerator, offering tips on crafting and delivering a successful pitch.


Raw Startup

A comprehensive overview of diverse Startup funding methods.


Y Combinator

Advice on how modern startup fundraising works.

Templates & Worksheets

Balance Sheet Template by SCORE: Your balance sheet helps you understand the relationship between your income and your expenses to maintain profitability. This document will help you work with your business’s financial numbers to build a workable balance and forecast your business.

: A professionally designed pitch deck template to help you present your business to potential investors.

: A checklist to ensure you have all the necessary documentation when applying for a business loan.