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How Seek Capital Scammed Small Businesses for $37 Million — And Why “Startup Funding” Is Still a Trap
⚠️ Update — November 2025 On November 17, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission permanently banned Seek Capital and its CEO, Roy Ferman, from offering any business financing, credit…
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Navigating the $2M–$10M “Dead Zone”: Where to Get Working and Growth Capital
“If you consider a million dollars in cash just finance, te salud, Don Corleone.” — Virgil Sollozzo, The Godfather (1972) If you’re hunting for $2 million to $10 million…
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How to Get a Business Loan Without a Broker – Save Thousands in Fees
Brokers only make money by closing deals—whether they’re right for you or not. Here’s how to avoid their fees and get the best funding for your business. Why…
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Diogenes Unchained: 20 Questions to Ask Your Snarky Business Funding Guru
Welcome! Diogenes is designed to convince you of one overarching thing and it’s that you don’t need to hire a broker to help you secure funding for your…
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E-Commerce Funding for Dummies: Part 1 — Captive E-Commerce Funding Companies
The world of e-commerce funding can be overwhelming for small business owners. With countless options to consider, it’s important to understand the unique funding opportunities that come directly…
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Yellowstone Capital: The Billion-Dollar Scam That Just Won’t Die
Back in March 2024, the New York Attorney General slapped Yellowstone Capital and its many-headed hydra of shell companies with a lawsuit for outrageous predatory practices. Fast forward…
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