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Here Are 7 Ways to Get More Funding Than Ever Before in the Post-Pandemic Era

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Starting a business in 2021? Many of these entrepreneurs will face a shared dilemma: where do they get the funding they need to launch? Most lenders prefer to see at least one to two years in business, strong revenues and good credit. After all, lenders make money by lending and many are eager to get back to business.

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The Midwest’s Top Female Founders to Watch in 2021

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Since 2012, there’s been little increase in venture capital going to women-founded businesses. And still, only about 3% of venture capital goes to female founders—that number is even lower for BIPOC female entrepreneurs with an average funding rate of less than 1%. Lori’s advice to women entrepreneurs seeking funding?

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Don’t Fall For This Small Business Loan Scam

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A business owner looking for a deposit for a building he wanted to purchase says he wound up losing $1,200 to a loan scammer, according to a complaint filed on the Better Business Bureau website. He’s not the only entrepreneur who has reported being ripped off while trying to find financing. The BBB explains : .