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At the behest of my landlord, I alone signed the lease on our first post-college apartment, and therein lay a chain of events that taught me the value of reading and negotiating contracts with everyone -- from best friends, to landlords, to family members.
A Congressional panel convened a hearing last week to explore ideas about how to improve the flow of capital to small businesses. Both Democrats and Republicans who sit on the House Committee on Small Business’ finance and tax subcommittee agree that the levels of commercial and Small Business Administration-guaranteed lending have fallen, exacerbating an already significant challenge for small- and minority-owned firms.
When Mahisha Dellinger set out to launch her Elk Grove, California-based hair care company Curls L.L.C, she anticipated a few kinks. And with determination and business know-how, Dellinger managed to solve not only her own hair dilemma but also the hair frustrations of others with what seemed like unmanageable curly tresses. In 2003, the fledging company went on to gross $86,000 its first year. Now, seven years later and with $3 million dollars in gross revenues for 2008, the 36-year-old looks forward to taking her business to even greater heights. Here are Dellinger’s five business strategies for securing sheer success.
Infusing culture and a passion for expanding experiences for 20-somethings, this Royalty Life Group executive is bridging global gaps.
When the stock market bubble burst in 2000, Randy Asante sought professional help managing his investments. The 42-year-old accountant had been investing in the stock market on his own since...
