“Who run the world?” queries the great Beyoncé Knowles in her aptly titled song “Run the World.” To Beyoncé, the answer is obvious. Girls! And, theoretically, Bey’s right. Female persuasion can indeed build a nation. “Smart enough to make these millions,” women can do it all. But in practice it’s not always the case. In […]
This morning I appeared on WFAA’s Daybreak show in Dallas, TX. As part of my segment I answered questions from viewers posted on the station’s Facebook page. One viewer asked where she could get money to launch her business venture. If I had a dime for every time I’ve been asked this question, I’d be […]
One of the questions I get asked most often is: “Where should I go to get the money to start or grow my business?” Indeed, access to capital, especially in today’s economic climate, is one of the biggest obstacles businesses face. But with determination there are ways to overcome what might seem like insurmountable hurdles. […]
Today is Memorial Day — the day we honor and remember those men and women who have bravely served our country, This past week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) honored our vets by announcing the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative — a commitment by its top national, regional and community lenders to collectively increase their […]