Finance and Fundraising

Tips and stories about business funding for health, natural and organic product companies.

5 factors to consider before seeking VC funding

Oct 18, 2019

Douglas Raggio, managing partner of Bias & Blind Spots, says founders need to know what to expect as venture funding becomes harder to access.

Equity-based crowdfunding for foodies 101

Oct 14, 2019

A game-changing federal law has made a different kind of crowdfunding possible. Find out what it's all about.

Discover the next big pet care brands at this exciting event

Sep 27, 2019

The Pet Innovation Challenge is a two-day event elevating emerging pet care brands and solving some of the industry’s most pressing challenges.

Financials have you confused? Here's what you need to pay attention to

Aug 30, 2019

Financials can be intimidating to tackle as an emerging consumer packaged goods brand, but Bill Capsalis is making it easy to understand and—dare we say—fun.

How to know when you should get outside funding

Aug 14, 2019

The founder and CEO of Fresh Bellies shares valuable funding advice for emerging CPG brands.

Revealed: The Expo East 2019 Pitch Slam judges

Jul 30, 2019

The 10 Natural Products Expo East Pitch Slam semifinalists will pitch to these five industry leaders on the big stage in Baltimore.

5 obvious pitch misses this judge sees

Jul 23, 2019

As an investor, here's what I'm looking for when judging pitch slam competitions.

Why your brand should consider getting a line of credit

Jul 18, 2019

Ben Brachot of Dwight Funding explains why and when you should think about obtaining a supplemental line of credit.

Which crowdfunding platform is right for your brand?

Jul 17, 2019

If you're looking to amass funds without giving away part of your company, these three rewards-based crowdfunding sites are your best options.

6 ways to successfully pay a living wage at retail

Jul 10, 2019

Here's how you can do right by your staff while avoiding putting a strain on your business.