Let’s get the uncomfortable truth on the table early: the biggest barrier to starting a business in 2026 is not money. It’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Venture capital (VC) makes headlines, but less than two ...

While traditional business loans remain common, the majority of entrepreneurs fund their ventures through alternative means. For example, many startups are funded through the owners’ assets, according ...