Story originally from In Business Magazine Greater Phoenix Area. Small business is thriving in Arizona, and in Metro Phoenix specifically. Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University have programs focused on fostering entrepreneurialism; many of the Maricopa County community colleges are also active in this space with specialized programs, notably GateWay Community College‘s incubator, Center […]
You may be one of the many businesses all across the U.S. and Canada that have a hard time getting access to bank loans. Either you don’t have the required assets deemed necessary by the banks, your gross income is deemed ‘too low,’ or you may have a limited operating history. Without access to capital, […]
Running a small or medium-sized business isn’t easy. One of the hardest parts is figuring out how to market and promote your company. You’re not alone. There are traditional methods like newspapers, radio and TV, along with newer media tactics including digital advertising, search marketing and social media. How will you figure out which tactics […]
“4 out of 5 businesses fail within the first 18 months!” Sound familiar? How about, “Companies without experienced managers are more likely to crash and burn.” You’ve undoubtedly heard these quotes about new business ventures. Sadly, legions of entrepreneurs have come face-to-face with the realization that the companies they’ve built and nurtured from day one […]
