A Look Back at 2021: 16 Tips for Small Business Success

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We began 2021 with a pandemic and uncertain economy. And, it looks like we’ll end 2021 the same way. Nevertheless, despite it all, we saw that opportunities were plentiful. With a strategic focus, flexibility, and creativity, 2021 proved to be a great year to launch and scale your small business. Venture capital and seed funding, …

Women Small Business Owners: Resources to Help You Launch and Grow Your Business

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October is National Women’s Small Business Month. And what a better way to celebrate than with some success stories and resources to help you launch and grow your small business. And, there’s a lot to celebrate. In 1972, 4.6% of all businesses in the US were owned by women. As of 2018, the number of …

Seed Funding and Venture Capital for Entrepreneurs of Color

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Black founders receive roughly 1.2% of all venture capital funding in America. One reason cited is that Black venture capitalists make up only around 2% of the venture capitalist pool. Of course, that’s part of the problem. Still, other sticky issues make it difficult for entrepreneurs of color to get their innovations off the ground. …

Angel Funding and Venture Capital: Where to Find Seed Money for Your Startup

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Angel funding and venture capital, also known as private equity financing, are ways for investors to get in on the ground floor of startups. Private equity financing is excellent for you and for investors who see your potential early enough to jump in while the prospective ROI is at its highest. The benefit for you …

15 Winning Tips to Help You Secure Venture Capital Funding for Your Startup

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Are you wondering how to seek venture capital funding for your startup? Or should you even start a new business? We’re post-pandemic but still facing tremendous uncertainty. Globally, countries are dealing either with growing inflation or recession. Yet, it’s still a fantastic time to launch a new business or scale your company to the next …