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This week personal finance expert and founder of  Ask the Money coach.com  , Lynnette Khalfani-Cox is teaching a course on Financing and Investing. Lesson 1:   HOW TO RAISE CAPITAL FOR YOUR BUSINESS (LOANS VS. INVESTMENTS) Raising capital for your business is tough, but just because it’s tough doesn't mean you can’t do it. First thing to remember is financing starts with you not someone one else. Start financing your business with your own personal money, look into second car that you can sell, whole life insurance policy that's been building cash value, furniture , assets that you own  that you can sell and electronics . Be prepared to show that you've put up money of your own for your venture and have some sweat equity invested. Secondly, get in touch with your local small business administration office for financing options. They maintain a data base of loans and funding initiatives for different types of business owners. There are loan...

Record and upload your best business pitch (under two minutes, please). The top 10 finalists will be invited to the 2012 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo where they will pitch the idea to judges and our audience for a chance to win $10,000! Deadline is Friday, March 30, 2012 Rethink your business at the 2012 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo. Hundreds of deal makers attend all looking to build networks and explore growth opportunities. Innovative sessions, high-powered speakers, early peeks at products, trends and services you’ll need to stay ahead. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind power conference. 1. Join the Black Enterprise NING Community 2. Become a Member of this Elevator Pitch Group 3. Suggested Elevator Pitch Format What is your business focus? What products and services can you offer a company? How would you take advantage of this opportunity? How would you make money? 4. Create your video pitch 5. Click on the videos tabs in the top nav then select...

BOSS Ladies and Gentlemen: Pack your bags, because this will be the event of the year at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference May 2012 in Chicago.  We have some special networking events planned for you, so make sure to RSVP here and save $100 using code BSSNTW.  Register at  Black Enterprise . Click to Watch Last Year's Black Enterprise Conference + Expo