Category: Informative

Report: women and men still not equal when it comes to business funding

July 29, 2014

If you're in the process of starting a business, you know that obtaining funding is a critical step. There are many ways to go about securing funding. One option is to apply for a loan or contract with the government. A recent report by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship committee found that when it comes to obtaining government funding, women are not on equal ground with men. An Read More

Is it time to hire your first employee?

July 28, 2014

If you're a small business owner and you've already discovered the benefits of incorporating your business and secured the necessary funding to get operations going, you might be well on your way to success. As your business continues to pick up steam, the time may come where you will have to... Read More

Are you the right age to start your own business?

July 21, 2014

Think you're too old or young to start your own business? Think again. Even if you've already done many things with your life, if starting your own business is still on this list, it's never too late to begin a new venture. Despite this, some people believe that age plays a role in entrepreneurial success. A recent article in Entrepreneur<... Read More

What kind of business partnership should you have?

July 15, 2014

Recently, we discussed some considerations you might want to account for when selecting a business partner. If you've gotten that far, and are moving on to the next step of incorporating ... Read More

SBA to make grants available to organizations helping small businesses

July 15, 2014

As we have discussed previously on this blog, securing the necessary funding is one of the integral steps in starting your own business. Starting a business is challenging, and many entrepreneurs can use all the help they can get. This is why the Small Business Administration (SBA) is making an effort to help some organizations to be better able to help small businesses that are at a disadva... Read More

Why baby boomers make great entrepreneurs

July 14, 2014

For some members of the baby boomer generation, the shifting economy and job market has lead to weak employment prospects. With diminishing options, some of these individuals have turned to entrepreneurship as an alternative to finding a new employer. In 2013, 23.4 percent of individuals who started their own businesses were between the ages of 55 and 64, according to data from the Ewing Mar... Read More

How location can affect your business costs

July 02, 2014

When starting your own small business, there are many factors to take into consideration. Startup costs play an important role in determining what will be possible as you are just beginning your venture. The location you select for your business will have an impact on its success. Location will influence your business operations in more ways than one. One aspect of choosing a location pertai... Read More

Small business owners may want to consider succession planning

June 24, 2014

Starting a business is hard work. After your company has enjoyed years of success it may be time to move on. If so, you will need to have a plan in place to ensure the business carries on after you've exited. Succession planning means having a plan in place for someone to take over your business. For example, you run a family business that your children are not interested in. So, you will ne... Read More

SBA announces entrepreneurship courses available to veterans this summer

June 12, 2014

For veterans interested in making the leap into small business ownership, there's an opportunity to receive training courses from the Small Business Administration (SBA) this summer. The SBA recently announced that it will be hosting entrepreneurship training courses for veterans in twelve cities across the country.

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