Taking the Fear out of the Lending Process
What an exciting time! You’ve made the plunge to promote yourself from “employee” to “entrepreneur.” The first step has been taken… now what? You know your startup will need funding, but the idea of preparing a loan proposal or business... Read More →
Small Business Spark
Congratulations! If you’ve made it this far, you’re probably well on your way to either starting or growing your dream business. The truth is; though, whether your business is big, small, booming or just puttering along, every entrepreneur experiences the... Read More →
The Do’s and Don’ts of Perfecting Your Pitch
In this world of instant gratification, making business connections has to be quick. That’s why now, more than ever, perfecting your elevator pitch should be at the top of your career “To Do” list. Use our list of Do’s and... Read More →
Governor’s Cup Winners Announced at Awards Luncheon
The Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup is the premier, statewide business plan competition for college and graduate students. The awards luncheon was held April 17, 2017, at the Statehouse Convention Center with over 500 people in attendance. This year’s theme... Read More →
Financing Your Expanding Small Business
To be a successful small business, it takes tremendous passion and incredible work ethic. Nothing comes easy. And nothing is given to you. 504 GROW Loans reward the efforts of small business owners by providing access to more affordable funding that... Read More →
Start the New Year Right: Bookkeeping Tips for Entrepreneurs
Start the New Year Right: Bookkeeping Tips for Entrepreneurs Ugghhh! Bookkeeping. It is often one of the most neglected elements of business for entrepreneurs. It isn’t sexy. It isn’t fun. Calculating income and outgo. Projecting quarterly taxes estimates. Reporting. Entrepreneurs... Read More →
Why “Why?” is Vital to Every Entrepreneur
Over the past several years, with his juggernaut Tedx Talk Start With Why and best-selling book of the same title, Simon Sinek has popularized a concept first introduced by Stephen Covey in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Although the concept of “beginning... Read More →
Most Unique Businesses to Check Out: Part I
There’s a notion out there that everything under the sun has already been created. Nothing original exists. Just recycled ideas dressed in different clothes. But we reject that notion. Maybe some things are borrowed but that doesn’t mean it’s been... Read More →
Inspirational Quotes from Successful Entrepreneurs
As you begin your business, the only guaranteed thing you can count on is that there will be obstacles. While that seems a grim statement to start off on, it’s the truth. So as you’re bulldozing through those roadblocks,... Read More →
Startups to Spy On in 2016
Inc.com has released their list of startups they think you should be keeping an eye on in 2016 and we picked our favorites! Besides your startup – yours is always our top favorite. 23andME – an informative and potentially life-saving... Read More →