Financing for entrepreneurs and small business owners

Lessons from The Dragons' Den
PROFIT goes behind the scenes of the Dragons' Den to discover the Dragons' secrets and how some former contestants are succeeding today.

Dragon attack | Life after No | Playing with fire

Financing Guide: Get cash now!
Read this guide to today's biggest and hottest financing sources and find all the money you need.

Best Practices		Banking
Capital ideas The smartest ways Canada's Emerging Growth Companies found the funding that fuels growth. PLUS: Lessons from The Dragons' Den Handling investor rejection		Banker relations tips from the W100 How Canada's Top Women Entrepreneurs built banking relationships so strong that their bankers call to help, not harass. PLUS: How can I win over my banker? Appear attractive to bankers

Venture and Angel Capital		Alternative Financing
Down, but not out The statistics paint a grim picture, but is the malaise In Canada's venture-capital industry greatly exaggerated? PLUS: Angel investor groups A match made in heaven		Bounty hunters Need growth capital, but can't get it from a bank, friends or your own pocket? It's time you hired a finance finder. PLUS: Should I put my house on the line? Capital Pool Company Program

Cash Flow		Expenses
Be prepared! A financial plan can protect you and your business from accident or illness. PLUS: 8 ways to boost your cash flow Avoid cash-flow calamity		Office rents set to rise Falling vacancy rates will increase the cost of commercial office space. PLUS: Tax tricks for entrepreneurs How to save money on rent

Exit and Succession Planning		Personal Finance
Savvy women will exit with confidence How confident are you when it comes to managing your exit strategy? PLUS: Who's next in Line? 7 steps to succession planning		Just rewards New tax rates for dividends mean it's time to review your compensation package. PLUS: Where to invest in 2008 Tax breaks: Gimme shelter