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04.20.20
Financial Assistance for the Current Pandemic: Sources & Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of life as we know it. For business owners and entrepreneurs, it can be an especially difficult time to make ends meet — even more so if your field is not considered a government designated “essential” industry. Although the stimulus funds for small business relief programs has […]
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Breaking Barriers—Being Vulnerable
Graphic by Shutterstock Entrepreneurship is risky. But, not in the way you think. It is true you are putting your financial resources and your idea out there for the world to judge. Yet, the most challenging thing about starting your own company is being vulnerable. It’s about the courage to be imperfect. This can be […]
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Crowdfunding Installment #2: Mechanics & Dynamics of Crowdfunding
This second blog installment is a continuation of the conversation I have been having with Kathleen Minogue to better understand the mechanics and dynamics of crowdfunding. This week we look closer at types of crowdfunding, platforms, the importance of known network, and the timeframe you need to commit to properly plan for a successful campaign. […]
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Breaking Barriers—Co-founders: Problem or Opportunity?
Graphic by Shutterstock Three out of five startups fail because of compatibility issues between co-founders. An often-overlooked question for an entrepreneur is whether to go it alone or take on co-founders. It is often lonely starting a business. No founder can possess all the talents and skills to start and launch a new business. Microenterprises […]
Read More04.14.20
Breaking Barriers—Vision
Graphic by Shutterstock The dictionary defines vision as “the ability to see something that you imagine, a picture in your mind, something that you see or dream.” This establishes the “fire in the belly” (unwavering passion, sense of urgency and resilience) that many vision-makers had for why they started their company. A popular motivational speaker […]
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