These days you can never be too trusting, especially when it comes to making business deals. There are people out there who feed off of the innocence and naivety of those who don’t know better.
I just read about Patricia Gates, who recently was duped.
“The Grant People” called her one-day, saying her small business could make […]
Have you tapped into the world of social networks yet? If not you should give it some thought.
Facebook, one of the biggest names in social media these days, has partnered with Visa. If you join the Visa network application on Facebook, you’ll get $100 in free Facebook advertising.
This bonus is for the first 20,000 small […]
If you’re like most small business owners, the answer is no. That’s according to the latest Discover Small Business Watch.
When asked whether they would work for someone else if that job promised more money than they currently make, 59% of small-business owners said they’d turn that job down and continue with their own business, according […]
As part of Success Secrets, this and every Friday, we talk with entrepreneurs and other professionals about building a business.
This week, I’m featuring good friend Shel Horowitz, from FrugalMarketing,com. Shel & I had a good time talking about starting a business and how to market on the cheap,
(Image courtesy of Shannon Cherry of BeHeardSolutions.com)
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The number of small business loans under $1 million increased by 15 percent from June 2006 to June 2007, according to a new Small Business Administration (SBA) report.
The SBA also reported that loans with a value of $100,000 to $1 million increased by almost 32 percent.But that was a year ago. I’m wondering if we’ll […]
I was reading an article on startup needs over at the Portland Business Journal. Wil Schroter offers some great necessities for anyone starting a business.
But it got me thinking…
Since a marketing strategy is essential - and money is always tight, what can a startup do to market itself on a small budget.
Here are my top […]
New research released from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows the top concerns among small business owners are business costs.
The group surveyed 3,530 small business owners who said they are particularly worried about costs that are difficult to control including health insurance costs, energy costs and inflation.
Those surveyed were also worried about tax […]
Whirlpool has kicked-off the fourth annual Mother of Invention Grant Program. It provides seed money and expert guidance to moms to turn their invention, business or service ideas into full-fledged businesses.
Contest winners receive:
A $20,000 grant for the grand prize winner
$24,000 in grant money for the four runners-up
Appliance prizes
Invitation to business boot camp where winners will […]
I hosted a ’sold out’ free teleseminar with Gina Ratliffe, who shared how she built an online empire in just six months.
Because so many people were bumped off the call because it was filled to capacity, I want to share the recording of the call with everyone.
You’ll hear:
what’s the basic thought that often holds a […]
As part of Success Secrets: this and every Friday, we talk with entrepreneurs and other professionals about building a business.
Today, we interview Marley Majcher, the owner of The Party Goddess. Learn about her success secrets of creating one of the premier catering companies in Los Angeles.
(Images courtesy of Shannon Cherry of BeHeardSolutions.com)
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