Tag Archives: startup
Carrying the Load Together
Cooperative buying gives businesses a competitive edge
During periods of economic uncertainty, people tend to find ways to band together and minimize…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Tech Tools for Entrepreneurs
Increase agility and save money with virtual resources
As the Internet has become a fundamental resource for many small businesses, there are more…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Things You Should Know Before Applying for an ARC Loan
In addressing difficulties, be aware of the qualifications
For struggling small business owners, there may be help with the government’s ARC Loan Program.…
By Renita Burns
A View to a Killer Business Model
Gen2Media helps companies add video to Web 2.0 marketing strategies
In the last three years, Web 2.0 technologies have brought innovations to the entrepreneurial and…
By Dale Coachman
Hide & Seek
The first step in accessing capital is to identify internal cash
“Cash is always king,” says entrepreneur Robert L. Wallace. “If you have cash, it doesn’t…
By Maya Payne Smart
Making the Right Moves on the Net
Use social networking, new media to boom your business
When Candi Carter launched a line of educational DVDs for children in March, she had…
By Tamara E. Holmes
Pop-Up Stores Provide Lucrative Alternative For Small Businesses
Temporary spaces serve as effective marketing tools
Savvy entrepreneurs and larger retailers are opening up temporary stores, or “pop-ups” in empty storefronts,…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Shaking Things Up
Now is the time to go after new market niches
With the economic downturn persisting and companies continuing to tighten their belts, it seems that…
By Bridget McCrea
Ready, Set, Grow
Taking your business to the next level is a strategic process that requires consideration and planning
We all know that entrepreneurs rock to the beat of a different drummer. That’s how…
By Tennille M. Robinson
Money Matters
Unusual places to find small business funding in a challenging environment
Securing capital remains a difficult feat for most entrepreneurs. And with banks keeping the purse…
