The Investor Connection

Imagine just listing a description of your small business online, then finding your inbox flooded with requests from investors willing and excited to fund your company.

No, it's not a dream. It is a reality, and several Web sites can help you do exactly this.

Entrepreneurs have the ideas, but they often need help finding exposure to investors. "Most people seeking capital don't have the means or resources to do that," says Richard Singer, CEO of RaiseCapital.com, which was launched six weeks ago.

No matter how interesting a concept, without the proper resources, a company is likely to fail. Inadequate funding is the second-most-common reason why small businesses don't succeed, according to the United States Business Administration. ...