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A comprehensive guide to Sole Proprietorships, what they are, how to form one step-by-step, advantages and disadvantages, as well as examples, comparisons to other business types, and some FAQs.

We've compiled all the information startups need to find loans from the federal government.

For many, coming up with an innovative idea leads to a desire to do something with it — and in the absence of knowing how to commercialize a great idea, many people jump to the conclusion that it can simply be sold to a big company. Then they worry that the big company will simply take their idea, and leave them in the dust. It’s a great story — it just tends to be a tale of fiction, on many levels.

Equity is the value of a company's stock, which you earn as a percentage of the company’s profits (or losses). So, how much should you ask for? It really depends on your situation. Keep reading for guidance on how to calculate equity in various situations.

Pursuing equity financing means that in exchange for the money they invest now, angel investors or venture capitalists will receive a stake in your company and its performance moving forward.

Debt is the most common type of financing however it only works if you have assets that can collateralize the debt in some form. Continue with us in this section to learn everything you need to know about debt as startup capital.

Or, how to cash out without killing your startup in the cradle

You want to write a great business plan that investors will love, but you have no idea how. Luckily, the experts at Bizplan have given us some great tips! Check out this in-depth, point-by-point breakdown of how to write an awesome business plan.

What is a startup? Let these startup founders clear it up once and for all.

What is a founders agreement — and do you need one? (Spoiler alert: You do.) Here's everything you need to know.