The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has created a series of online resources available for entrepreneurs. The Small Business Resource Guide includes pages of ideas, references and suggestions covering issues related to starting a business and provides a listing of financing options available through SBA. The local office of the Small Business Administration…
Between 1976 and 1995, Robin owned and operated three stores in the wholesale/retail beauty supply and salon industry. Upon exiting the industry, she completed her college education before taking a position in 1 with the Tarrant SBDC as a Business Advisor and a professor at Texas Wesleyan University teaching retailing, marketing and sales management. In 2001, she…
The world of business financing can be confusingâespecially for first-time business owners just striking it out on their own. But not to worry. Funderaâs loan marketplace actually offers three kinds of small business startup loans for you to choose from. Check them out and see what fits your business best. Equipment financing is a small business startup loan that…
Low Costs An Event Planner can work from almost anywhere if you have a laptop, internet and mobile phone. Most important are your personality and event management skills. Starting out by working from home keeps costs lower as renting office space can be a huge outgoing for a fledgling business and you may not wish to be tied into a long term rent contract from the…
Constantly clamoring to grab the attention of prospective customers, small businesses are competing with a lot of noise. Consumers are cutting through clutter by fast-forwarding television shows, subscribing to ad-free digital radio, installing ad-blockers to browse their favorite websites sans-ads and customizing what’s in their social media feeds. To avoid getting…
The CLIMB Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is one of 19 in the state of Oregon, offering growth and development opportunities for small business owners throughout the PCC district. Whether you have owned a business for years or you are thinking about starting a new business, the Portland Community College – CLIMB Center is here to help. CLIMB means continuous…
