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Have you considered some of these alternative sources to raising funds?

Studies show that roughly 20% of new small businesses fail within their first year and a major factor in their failure is a lack of funding. It’s no secret that all businesses require money to operate and achieve their goals. But did you know you can acquire funding in non-traditional ways? 


Hidden costs of grants, loans, and other funding

Getting approved for a grant or a loan is an exciting opportunity for your business. But before you accept the offer, it’s important to be mindful of some of the hidden costs that may hide beneath the surface. 


Essentials for Business Success in a Modern World

Undoubtedly, the goal of any thriving business is to succeed financially, however, there are a few softer skills required for a business to achieve that sort of success.


There’s more to crowdfunding than you might think

The funding landscape has continued to shift and evolve over time. Traditional funding sources such as bank loans, angel investors, or venture capital still remain as prominent options for many, however, new avenues for startup funding have also emerged. One of the most notable is crowdfunding.


Leadership development: Are you ready to lead?

Within an organization, employees look to their leadership for clear direction and seek approval before moving forward with their projects. Also, it’s important for any founder to know how to effectively manage your team as your company continues to grow. 


Startup Metrics: What you need to grow your company

As a startup or early stage business, tracking metrics brings direction and strategy to your company. It also encourages a change in performance when evaluating those metrics and the goal is always to improve those metrics. Without measuring your metrics, you’re unable to improve.


Combating gender bias: Support for female entrepreneurs

In the business world today, the number of women entrepreneurs is growing rapidly with more and more female-founded entrepreneurial ventures being established on a daily basis. In fact, as of 2016 there were more than 9 million women entrepreneurs in the United States. Since 2001, the growth rate of women-owned firms has been 1.5 times higher than other small businesses. Overall, firms led by women account for about 5 million U.S. jobs.


Free Online Resources Supporting Entrepreneurial Success

When starting up a business it can be hard to know where to begin. There are many things to consider including who to turn to for the right advice or which tools you’ll need to succeed. Additionally, what kind of networks are important to your business and how do you plan for long term success?


Unique Resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs

Veteran entrepreneurs are increasingly showing their capacity to launch and grow successful startups. Military veterans are among the most esteemed individuals in the United States today as they have done a tremendous job serving their country as well as providing aid to other countries all around the world.


Why It’s Important to Have a Strong Startup Team

Although many startups launch with a single founder, to achieve the desired growth targets, at some point, it becomes necessary to bring on one or more co-founders, advisors and/or board members. As more people join the team, the group dynamics in startups become increasingly important and influential.