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Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs
Last month, the Gender GEDI Index—the branch of Dell’s Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index focused on opportunities for women—ranked the U.S. first out of 17 countries as a haven for female entrepreneurship. However, as even the U.S. scored only a 76 on a 100-point scale, it’s clear that there are still challenges facing women entrepreneurs in this country.
How to Grow a Business Using SBA Loans
SBA loans are one of the best financing resources for small businesses hoping to grow in the United States. Small businesses who might not otherwise qualify for traditional bank loans can benefit from the SBA’s loan guarantee program. The SBA can help small businesses increase cash flow and take on new business.
Protect Your Family & Your Business with the Right Legal Entity
It’s common to think, “I’ll wait until we grow some before I spend the money to form a corporation or LLC.” But delay in selecting the right legal entity when starting a small business can wind up costing a lot of money in higher taxes, as well as creating a potential legal disaster for the entrepreneur’s family.
You Don’t Have to Do It All in Marketing
To succeed with your marketing efforts takes thought, strategy, and perseverance, not having a profile on every social media site. Every business and organization is different—some have similarities, but no two are exactly the same.
Avoiding Franchise Funding Mistakes
A potential franchisee seriously interested in becoming an entrepreneur will take several demonstrative steps throughout the ownership process. Allow us to introduce to you the Top 5 Pitfalls of franchise funding.
How to Go from Big Idea to Action
The most important part of getting started to take action is to define a small and feasible project. In order to do this, you need to choose a small part of a huge project.
Passion, Persistence, and Perseverance
Undoubtedly, in your first year of business you will make your fair share of mistakes, just like anyone starting a new venture. There are so many valuable pieces of wisdom to learn as an entrepreneur, but here are my big three traits you must have to truly succeed in your business.
Pricing Strategy: Factors to Consider
How to price your product or service is a critical decision that your small business must make and will directly determine your ability to succeed in an uncertain economic environment.
How to Evaluate a Franchise Training Program
We no longer live in a one-career society. In my grandfather’s day, a person often had the same job his whole life. My father had two. I’ve already made four major career changes and have over 20 years left in the workforce.
Tips for Startup Success
If you’re anything like most entrepreneurs, you love the idea of the startup. It’s always an exciting time to be in the startup phase of a new business. However, this can also be a very volatile time, as it really matters how you make use of your resources.
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