small business owners

Easy Access to Small Business Financing

Business financing tops the list of concerns entrepreneurs face. About half of entrepreneurs end up sacrificing on their own salaries to contribute to the financing of their business. Small  businesses face different financing obstacles than larger firms. This is often due to lower revenue and less access to small business finances, such as that offered by banks. Lack
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Entrepreneur

International Women’s Day received plenty of recognition this year. In celebration, we acknowledge a Business ROCKstar in the jewelry industry. Dr. Traci Lynn Yearwood of Tracy Lynn Jewelry has revolutionized entrepreneurship and jewelry sales. She has made her mark as a successful motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur. Most notably, through the jewelry company she founded in 1989. Traci Lynn
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BusinessROCKstar: Joel T. Johnson, President of P.I. Roofing & Best Small Business Owner in Arkansas

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently released the best small business owners in all 50 states, D.C. and three U.S. territories. The business owners were selected to highlight their companies’ outstanding growth and innovation over the past year. “Small businesses are responsible for two-thirds of new jobs created in the U.S. and employ nearly half
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I'm in a Small Business State of Mind

A solid business plan, motivated employees, a great product/service and, of course, adequate finances are all essential to a healthy small business and its growth. But, as a small business owner, it’s also important to consider your frame of mind. We came across a great article on The Huffington Post about how to “nurture the
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Building Your Online Presence - Where to Begin

Long gone are the days of faxing press releases to the major dailies and vying for an above-the-fold story on the cover of the business section. While printed coverage is nothing to turn your nose at, there’s no denying we’re deep into the “Digital Age.” This means online presence has never been more important for
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