By Michelle Di Gangi, executive vice president of small and medium size enterprise banking at Bank of the West Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. Always on the job, small business owners throw themselves into their work in order to build financial stability and ultimately create a lasting legacy for their families. […]
Archives for July 2016
How Fintech Supports Small Business Funding
Financial technology, or fintech, has revolutionized the lending industry. Fintech startupsmade a splash in the business world in 2015 by disrupting the traditional financial services sector. Fintech companies, including alternative online lenders, are transforming the industry and making it easier for small businesses to obtain adequate funding and operate efficiently. There are many ways that […]
Meeting Confidence – Making Your First Impression Count
As a freelancer you have no brand or corporate reputation to fall back on, it’s all down to you. Making a good first impression is even more important. As ever, a little thought and preparation can make a huge impact on the impression you make. Confidence is key If you don’t have confidence in yourself […]
Startup Culture – 5 Tips On Handling Investments For Startups
Startup culture is booming. Everyone wants to be an entrepreneur.Getting a investor to invest in your idea is a first step. But how to manage the investment? How one should make the most out of it? Here are a few tips which are helpful to new entrepreneurs in handling their investment: 1. DO NOT PUT […]
20 Business Books for Entrepreneurs in 2016
Regardless of whether you do it by means of an eReader, or prefer a hard copy, reading is one of the best ways to obtain knowledge. Although we are aware that, as an entrepreneur, you do not have too much time on your hands, you should know that finding some time to read is crucial […]