Before seeking funding, there are several things that I advise my clients to do in order to determine if their business idea is viable. These are important tips that should be used by all entrepreneurs – things lenders will look for when making a decision to approve funding or NOT! Here are 4 extremely important steps that all new entrepreneurs need to take before seeking funding!
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When Banks Won’t Lend: 7 Alternative Financing Options
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Since the economic downturn, small business owners seeking funding for operation and growth are finding it increasingly difficult to secure financing from banks and commercial lending institutions. As Project Director and Business Consultant [...]
The Name Game: Did You Say “I Do” to a Name Change?
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A recent article in the Globe and Mail has me considering a moral quandary. In it, Wency Leung reports on a new study that suggests women who take their husband’s last [...]
Does your Network have .Net Worth?
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Remember when your network consisted of people whose business cards had notes written all over the back so you can remember where you met them? Times have changed. Do you even know who [...]
A Glimpse Into the She-conomy Following the Recession
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New national survey from Women & Co. reveals affluent women applying their growing financial knowledge and influence to break down taboo of talking about money and impart financial lessons.
In the wake of the recession, women [...]
Five Personal Finance Tidbits for Women
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Recently I had the opportunity to interview Manisha Thakor, a personal finance expert for women and co-author of the book Get Financially Naked. I asked Manisha to share investment tips for women [...]
Six Tips to Network Like a Pro
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As a businesswoman or entrepreneur, it’s part of your job to ‘get out there’ and network. Ever wondered how some women make it look so easy—and seem to [...]
Retirement Planning Mistakes Women Should Avoid
This is a monthly guest post by the women at Women & Co., specialists in financial planning for women.
Fulfilling your vision of retirement calls for careful planning, and women have unique circumstances to consider. Women tend to live longer, are more likely to require long-term care services as they age, and often take more [...]
