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Tips for New Entrepreneurs

Interested in becoming an entrepreneur? If yes, then today’s post is for you. It includes tips for new entrepreneurs. For more information, look at these prior posts: Observations from 234 Entrepreneurs! and Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?   Infographic Tips … Continue reading

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Online Resources for Women and Minority Business Owners

Although these observations by the National Women’s Business Council refer specifically to female business owners, they are equally applicable to minority business owners: “Like all entrepreneurs, women business owners face many challenges in making their entrepreneurship dreams a reality.  Some … Continue reading

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Financing and Small Retailers

Financial issues are a big challenge for all retailers — and this is especially so for small firms. As Marianne Wilson reports in Chain Store Age: “Access to operating capital remains an ongoing challenge for some retailers, which are still … Continue reading

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