By Cliff Ennico For the past several years, I’ve given a talk to local business groups on “the secrets of nonprofit success.” Each year, my audiences get bigger and bigger. It sometimes seems that nobody wants to make a profit anymore. I always begin my talk the same way: I offer to give a free, […]
Show me the money! Many small business startups struggle to find the cash they need to start their small business venture. If you’re searching for start-up capital, pay attention. The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) have partnered with Fundable — a crowdfunding platform — to […]
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 […]