Weekly Roundup: 5 Must-See YouTube Videos for Entrepreneurs (July 31, 2015)
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In this week’s video roundup, we have five great videos to educate, enlighten, and inspire entrepreneurs and small-business owners. Alyssa Rapp, CEO of Bottlenotes, talks about building and maintaining a brand in the age of social media, Google Small Business goes in depth on finding work-life balance, and Brian Tracy suggests that you’re never too old to achieve your dreams. Plus, Evan Carmichael presents…
Amazon Home Services Expansion Provides New Opportunities for Houston Businesses
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Last week, Amazon announced that it had expanded the number of providers and services offered by Amazon Home Services in several areas of the country, including Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston. For those who don’t know, Amazon Home Services allows customers to hire local contractors and service providers directly on Amazon.com—everything from plumbers to interior designers. This expansion could prove to be an opportunity for…
Weekly Roundup: 6 Must-See YouTube Videos for Entrepreneurs (July 24, 2015)
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Are you an introverted entrepreneur with a fear of public speaking? Well, then, this week’s video roundup is just for you. Brian Tracy discusses how to overcome fear of public speaking, while Jill Schiefelbein offers some helpful public-speaking tips in three one-minute, no-BS primers, and Evan Carmichael talks about why you don’t have to be extroverted to succeed in business. Plus, Marie Forleo offers…
Weekly Roundup: 4 Must-See YouTube Videos for Entrepreneurs (July 17, 2015)
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In this week’s video roundup, Brendon Burchard offers advice on how to achieve your dreams (even when the going gets tough), Marie Forleo shares a “4-minute trick” for boosting productivity, and Evan Carmichael shows how to stay motivated while doing all of the above. Plus, Brian Tracy tells how to end a speech with a bang. Quality advice no matter what line of business…
The History of Invoice Factoring (And Factoring’s Growth in the 21st Century)
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Invoice factoring has remained much the same since it came into vogue in the Middle Ages. Yep, factoring has been around a long, long time. Invoice factoring has always been a fast, reliable way for businesses to improve cash flow without getting bogged down with debt that has to be repaid. The first recorded use of factoring is said to have been 4,000 years ago,…
Weekly Roundup: 4 Must-See YouTube Videos for Entrepreneurs (July 10, 2015)
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In this week’s video roundup, discover why your business could benefit from sharing information with competitors, why you shouldn’t stop comparing yourself to other people, and how to take the shame out of self-promotion. Plus, Gary Vaynerchuk answers a slew of questions from entrepreneurs, including what do when you have too much business. Not a bad problem to have, really.
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Small Business Optimism Down As Bank Loans Become Harder to Get
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The optimism of small-business owners has taken a bit of a dive in the second quarter of 2015. According to SCORE, lower revenues and tighter credit are the primary reasons behind this growing discouragement. With small businesses being approved for bank loans “less than half of the time,” it may be time for small-business owners to seriously consider alternate sources of funding.
Weekly Roundup: 5 Must-See YouTube Videos for Entrepreneurs (July 3, 2015)
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Before you head off to celebrate this July 4th weekend, kick back and watch this week’s batch of great videos for entrepreneurs and business owners. This week, Brian Tracy discusses how to stick to goals, Maria Forleo offers great advice for sensitive souls, and Gary Vaynerchuk answers an array of questions from budding entrepreneurs. Plus, don’t miss Bill Gates’s Top 10 Rules for Success.
…SBA Launches Startup in a Day Initiative to Streamline the Process of Starting a Business
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Government red tape is one of the most frustrating hurdles for entrepreneurs starting a new business. Making sense of all the city, county, state, and federal requirements and then applying for all the necessary permits and licenses can be difficult and time-consuming. To help make this process easier on entrepreneurs, the White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration, in alliance with the…
