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Entrepreneurs have options when it comes to financing their small business dreams. Bank loans, grants, and help from family members are all options, but may not do the full job when it comes to providing needed startup funding. As seen in the...

When you are thinking about starting your own business, you have many important decisions to make. One of the most important is to determine how your business will be structured. As seen in the article, Top 20 Web Resources for Business Newbies, there...

You have the idea and the vision for your own business. Now the question comes: "How much money will I need to start a business?" For entrepreneurs who are eager to open the doors of their own company, answering that question requires careful consideration of many...

Nearly every profession has its own personality; artists are creative, accountants are analytical, and sales pros are persuasive. What about entrepreneurs? If you have been wondering about what traits make for good entrepreneurs or whether you have what it takes...

When you are starting your own business, you want to get the best advice from knowledgeable partners who can guide you to profitability and success. You want to gain insights, access to resources, and trusted counsel from people who have worked...

Entrepreneurs are proud of their success in no small part due to the myriad challenges they must overcome to make their dreams a reality. For women entrepreneurs, the challenges are magnified.  Women face the traditional “boys club” mentality prevalent in...

A recent study in Harvard Business Review highlights the challenges some women entrepreneurs face when securing funding. However, despite some perceived bias in certain funding streams, there are considerable resources available to show how women entrepreneurs can...

A wary commercial lending climate and a history of gender bias in the banking industry have made it more challenging for women entrepreneurs seeking start-up funding for small businesses.  Fortunately, however, there are several government-backed loan...

Women entrepreneurs are a powerful part of today’s economy. Their business acumen, intelligence, and resilience are among the many reasons women make such an impactful contribution.  Here are five reasons the world needs more women entrepreneurs.  1....