July 28th, 2011

Although, there is still much talk about the lack of access to capital for small business owners, there may be a silver lining.
For those of you who are a food, beverage, or hospitality small business owner and is seeking capital to grow your business, today may be your lucky day!
Samuel Adams and ACCION USA have [...]
Tags: accion usa, alternative financing, American Dream Business Loan, business financing option, Samuel Adams, small business loan
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July 21st, 2011

Are you so busy with your personal and professional life that you feel like you are burning the candle at both ends?
I think it is the story of our life these days! In a matter of seven days, I have been on two business trips and one weekend trip. In the grand scheme of things, [...]
Tags: productivity, Small Business owner
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July 8th, 2011

Have you ever thought about buying an existing business such as a franchise or a viable business from another business owner instead of creating one?
A very close family member of mine is buying a business. We discussed the necessary steps that are part of the due diligence process especially when there are investors involved.
I asked [...]
Tags: buying a business, Kyle Griffith, New York business broker
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June 15th, 2011

Did you hear about the report that was conducted by Ernst & Young, Nature vs. Nurture? Decoding the DNA of the entrepreneur, that looked at the “makeup” of successful entrepreneurs. Good information!
I am definitely in agreement with the report that there is a wide perception that entrepreneurs make a lot of money and live this [...]
Tags: Ernst & Young report, Nature vs. Nurture? Decoding the DNA of the entrepreneur, successful entrepreneur
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May 18th, 2011

I had the opportunity to speak at a Women’s Entrepreneurial event this past Friday on work/life balance and entrepreneurship. I literally had five minutes to deliver my message so I knew it needed to be impactful and devoid of “fluff.”
I thought to myself, what can I say to the participants that can help them move [...]
Tags: entrepreneur, personal vision, professional vision, Small Business owner, strategic plan
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