Nick Beim

Venture capitalist and international investor Nick Beim graduated from Phillips Andover Academy, a Massachusetts boarding school, and attended Stanford University. He took a year off from his time at Stanford...

Critical Steps to Write a Winning Business Plan

As a business owner, manager, or going into business for the first time, at some point you'll need to develop a business plan. Whether to raise capital, or to create a clearer picture for your...

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING A BUSINESS

So you want to start a business? For many years, I’ve had people who have called me to help publicize a business. It has always amazed me that I have to turn down half of the people who need my services...

What is microfinance?

 Microfinance has blown up in recent years. Particularly popular in emerging economies, microfinance lenders make small loans available to underserved (especially rural) borrowers. But why has this fairly...

Tip for entrepreneurs approaching VCs or Angels: control your CapEx

My Home Site Isaac D. Van Wesep's site, where you can find a list of most of his instances on the Web, learn what his colleagues say about him, and more...Sustainability Vis-à-Vis VC Check out my blog - all...

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Buying or Selling a Business in a Weak Economy

By Andrew J Thompson, Attorney Not too many years ago, it seemed that nearly every business in America could succeed. It also seemed as if anyone who wanted to sell a business could find a willing buyer at...

Raising Capital for Small Business

There was once a time when cash was flowing and credit was easy to get. An article on raiding captial to start your small business would advise you to take out a home equity line of credit - because it was a...

What is private equity?

Fashion mavens will be happy to know that the stock market creates - and reuses - fads too. Like the rise and fall of hemlines, the total available domestic stock in the market expands and contracts in...

Islamic Private Equity and Venture Finance

  Why is there growth in this industry?   Key Factors Profits Professionals enjoy approximately 20% carry (25% - 30% in the best venture funds) - flock to this industry and provide product to...