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What investors are really looking for in your deck

Sabrina Parsons

August 10, 2026

The Slides Investors Expect — and What Each One Really Needs to Prove

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Mikel Bruce

July 31, 2026

5 Steps to Optimize Your Website to Attract Investors

How to Land Funding From Angel Investors | LivePlan

Tim Berry

July 31, 2026

How to Land Funding From Angel Investors

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Lisa Furgison

July 31, 2026

Friends and Family Financing Guide for Small Businesses

Thinking about an SBA loan? Start with this checklist

Sabrina Parsons

July 31, 2026

SBA Loans, Demystified: What You Actually Need to Qualify

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Kody Wirth

June 23, 2026

The 10 Best Pitch Deck Creators for Fundraising in 2026

Get funding with a business plan that will wow investors
Small business grants

Elon Glucklich

May 21, 2026

Small Business Grants and Funding Opportunities

Cap Table Explained — What is it and How to Maintain it for Investors | LivePlan

Colin McCrea

May 14, 2026

Cap Table Explained — What is it and How to Maintain it for Investors

What to Say in Your 1, 5, 10, or 20-Minute Elevator Pitch | LivePlan

Angelique O'Rourke

May 14, 2026

What to Say in Your 1, 5, 10, or 20-Minute Elevator Pitch

Debt vs. Equity Financing: How Too Much of Either Can Tank Your Business | LivePlan

Rebecca Wessell

May 14, 2026

Debt vs. Equity Financing: How Too Much of Either Can Tank Your Business

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Briana Morgaine

May 14, 2026

Where to Get Feedback on Your Business Pitch in 2026

6 Marketing Plan Details to Include in Your Funding Pitch for 2025 | LivePlan

Leslie Gilmour

May 14, 2026

Marketing Plan Details to Include in Your Funding Pitch Explained

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