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The challenges facing the aspiring entrepreneurs are not new but the tools they have available certainly are.

Female entrepreneurs continue to face challenges that hinder their growth and success.

The only mystery about startup failure is why founders keep making the same mistakes.

Investment isn't for everyone, and understanding the impact it may have on your business is something few entrepreneurs consider beforehand.

Venture firms are funding fewer startups, mostly in selected places. If yours is outside the promised land that is Silicon Valley, business development companies might be your best bet for funding.

Professional sports search the world for stars. We are hit-or-miss about every other sort of talent.

Learn from the entrepreneur's successes -- and his mistakes.

Even if you aren't seeking private capital, you can take an online survey to determine whether your company is well positioned for growth.

When cash comes with strings attached, sometimes it's not worth it.

Take a look behind the scenes at the investor's Entrepreneur magazine cover shoot.

Taking on investors is one way to grow your business -- but before you seek funding, make sure it's the right path for you.

The serial entrepreneur has given his pet project a head start, thanks to some hats.

Nadia and Zahra Rawjee of Uzenzele Holdings know what businesses need, and they understand the struggles that founders go through, which is why the pair often understand their clients' needs before the first meeting has even taken place.

Thanks to technology, entrepreneurs no longer need to be on Sand Hill Road to catch an investor's eye.

Use these translations to decode the three most common messages to understand what your investors are actually telling you.

Get advice from the experts.

Finding someone to support your business is about more than facts and figures on a term sheet.

The allure of being your own boss is strong, but the reality of running a high-growth startup is that the company is your boss.

Forget fundraising. Build your customer pipeline instead.

The World Bank has predicted that global investment in crowdfunding will hit $93 billion by 2025. What will you do to get in on this trend?

Believe it or not, it's a founder's market right now.