Entrepreneurs have numerous options for obtaining funding to explore and validate their startup concept.

Seed funding has become the ‘participation award’ of startups.  While getting started is easier than ever, ultimate success is tougher than ever.

Every scalable startup will require external funding. A great team with an amazing idea where there is a clear demand is still doomed without the finances to make it happen.

Crowdfunding is not a new concept, but in 2015, the SEC finalized the rules and regulations to allow companies to offer and sell its securities through the use of crowdfunding. Now, everyday citizens and non-accredited investors can invest in early-stage companies.

Funding not only provides financial backing for the entrepreneur, but also validates the startup’s concept. Here are 8 resources every beginning entrepreneur should explore for concept stage funding.

WRITTEN Apparel started as a dream to build a globally desired and respected fashion brand that makes women look and feel good.

Do the research, take the time to get it right, and keep your ego in check.

America’s first major crowdfunding project was the Statue of Liberty.