Igor Kharitonenkov and Andy Brooks, co-founders of Bootstrap Compost, wanted to expand their business. Like most entrepreneurs, they felt that getting financing was the easiest way to accelerate their growth trajectory. They presented at the Slow MoneyShowcase and inquired about a loan …
Dear Julia, I wanted to reach out to you about Slow Money. Do you know whom to contact regarding raising money through them? JD
During my first year of business school, in the law course, we learned about the different types of corporate structures: LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp etc. We discussed the reasons why a company may choose one structure over another; this usually related …
A remarkable thing happened… and it all started about a year ago, when one of the audience members at the Slow Money Boston Entrepreneur Showcase, Lisa Sebesta, decided to invest in Recover Green Roofs, one of the presenting businesses. She …
This is a PSA for those food entrepreneurs trying to finance their ventures, whether you’re established, starting up, or still dreaming: there’s funding out there, waiting for you to find it.
At the Slow Money National Gathering last month, I gave a Fundraising 101 presentation that covered the basics of business planning and financial projections required when seeking investors or loans. One of the first questions asked was, “How does Slow Money business planning differ …
Perhaps it’s a sign of a recovering economy: entrepreneurs are opening new businesses. Lydia Shire and Jasper White’s new restaurant, Towne Stove and Spirit opened this summer at the Hynes Convention Center. Farmers Juan Mendez and Andrew Rebula, broke ground at their …