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Her Keys to Success – Meet Angelica Rojo of Red Angel Salon
Angelica Rojo knows mentoring is essential to success. Not only did she seek it out from small business advocates in her community, she also had a strong mentor right in front of her. That would be her former boss, Sammi Freitag. Sammi encouraged Angelica as she pursued her dream of owning a small business, and…
Inside CDC: Robert Villarreal – His passion for small businesses to succeed
Welcome to a new blog series, Inside CDC. Each story will share details about one of the many facets that drive CDC’s success, along with an interview with a CDC’er who is integral in advancing our mission to connect small businesses with the support they need. For Robert Villarreal, helping small businesses is a passion…
Features, Cost, Support: How to Find the Best Software for Your Small Business
This post, about how to find the best software for your small business, originally was published by Venturize, a blog powered by our content partner Small Business Majority. They are a national organization that advocates for small business owners. Our earlier posts in this series covered small business bank accounts and credit cards. We underscored how important it…
WITH A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD, LATINO ENTREPRENEURS COULD CONTRIBUTE $1.47 TRILLION TO THE U.S. ECONOMY
As an organization committed to creating access to capital for Latino entrepreneurs, we feel it is critical to share a look at the state of Latino-owned businesses. We encourage everyone to ask themselves if they are stepping up to support Latino small business growth and success. Did you know? There are more than 4 million…
Buying A Building as Business and Retirement Strategy Too Often Overlooked by Small Business Owners
Nearly 60 percent of small businesses in the U.S. are owned by baby boomers and, if their total sales (over $5 trillion) are any indication, they appear to be performing quite well. As baby boomers are getting older, many entrepreneurs in this generation are looking down the road at retirement and how best to benefit…
INSIDE CDC: OUR CULTURE AND EMPLOYEES ARE THE FOUNDATION OF OUR SUCCESS
Welcome to a new blog series, Inside CDC. Each story will share details about one of the many facets that drive CDC’s success along with an interview with a CDCer who is integral in helping us advance our mission. Culture is a priority at CDC and it is a powerful way we shape our workplace…
YOUR FINANCIAL PROJECTION: A ROADMAP TO SUCCESS
An essential part of any business plan includes the financial information to support your dream. If a good business plan is your roadmap, then getting a real picture of your true financial needs with a 12-month financial projection template will help that roadmap lead to success. WHAT IS A 12- MONTH FINANCIAL PROJECTION TEMPLATE? Excel…
Top Tips on Having a Mentor for your Small Business
This content on why you need a mentor and how to make the most of the relationship originally published on Venturize, a blog powered by our content partner Small Business Majority. They are a national organization that advocates for small business owners. Why should I have a Small Business Mentor? You’re passionate about your business…
Business Owners: Be Careful of Fast Money Loan Options
Small-business owners are always under pressure. They need to maintain cash flow, control costs, meet payroll and sometimes replace equipment. If expenses pile up, entrepreneurs may be tempted by fast money loan products they’ll later regret. EASY MONEY WITH A BIG PRICE TAG Fast money loan options including the Merchant Cash Advance can often bleed…
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