Leading Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2012

This is a guest post by Jonathan Moules author of The Rebel Entrepreneur. He describes lessons like don’t rely on others to fund your idea, imitate creatively, keep value higher than price, pivot often, and why they typically don’t get loans from big banks. That is what my book, The Rebel Entrepreneur , is all about.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 8, 2020

In a recent article I explored some of the unique challenges facing female entrepreneurs who continue to battle explicit and implicit discrimination over and above the existing challenges of running a startup. New research was undertaken in association with the World Bank to test the most effective means of training entrepreneurs.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 24, 2021

But entrepreneurs are a peculiar kind of successful people. Numerous entrepreneurs responded to the change optimistically instead of straying away from it. It’s safe to say that the pandemic changed everything for entrepreneurs, and here’s how. of entrepreneurs faced difficulties due to such responsibilities.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 25, 2023

The researchers reveal that Black entrepreneurs make up just 1-10% of new business creators, with Latinos accounting for just 2.4%. They found that just over 11% of minority startups receive outside investment, with biases among these investors meaning that funding often goes to entrepreneurs of the same gender and/or race as them.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Most new entrepreneurs are at several particular and distinct disadvantages to the established players in their fields. For a new entrepreneur , there are all sorts of different things that should be taken into account when it comes to following the most productive path forward.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 10, 2019

Most entrepreneurs are led to believe that successful business models prosper quickly and easily. Too many entrepreneurs may be focusing too much on their hopes and dreams of success rather than maintaining daily best practices to stay productive and healthy.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 27, 2016

I hear a lot of entrepreneurs say they’ve thrown out their televisions in exchange for self-improvement books, meditation, and more hours chipping away at their dreams. If it isn’t Shark Tank, it’s doing nothing to grow the business and put money in the bank. There is focus on one goal. It is the to-do list. It’s everything.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Twenty five years ago it was rare to see a business owned solely by a women, banks would not lend to women unless they had a husband, father, brother, or other male cosigner with them. Today banks and society have come a long way, but the economy is killing everyone and women are fighting to keep or acquire their funding.

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Jason Womack

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Ok for the first 3 people to suggest loan recipients, I will loan to entrepreneurs at www.Kiva.org. That's right, I found out how to be my own bank! What happens when 620,000 lenders fund 615,000 entrepreneurs, students, and other microfinance borrowers around the world? I loan money, I get repaid, and I do it again.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For instance, things like broadband access and ease of creating patents are often cited as key factors in new business creation, but the researchers found that for rural entrepreneurs factors such as local banking were more important. “Those first loans often depend on the kind of trust that small towns have in spades.”

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Entrepreneurs have had a torrid time of 2020, with the coronavirus bringing a great many to the point of extinction as their cash flow rapidly dried up. Entrepreneurs are also crucial to the economic recovery after the pandemic, and it’s vital that the entrepreneurial world is able to call upon talent from all quarters.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

There are leaders and there are entrepreneurs, but not all leaders are entrepreneurs, and not all entrepreneurs are leaders. He notes that an entrepreneur is not a gambler. The smart entrepreneur uses careful planning, intelligent strategy, and lots of hard work to minimize the risk as much as possible.”.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This allows entrepreneurs to scale their businesses without risking personal assets and debt. Revenue-based funding may be a great option for entrepreneurs seeking a happy medium between the conservative bank loan world and the high-stakes game of venture capital.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Understanding the different types of SBA loan interest rates is essential for entrepreneurs seeking financial assistance. Prime-based rates are tied to the prime rate set by banks. Firstly, the rates tend to be lower than traditional bank loans, making them more affordable.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 9, 2021

Life as an entrepreneur is tough, and when your business is struggling, it can make life very difficult for you. You don’t want your business to be pulling funds for your personal bank account for too long, and you should be looking for solutions to help your business pick up the pace again. Invest into your reputation.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 9, 2023

Obviously, if those individuals themselves lost money then it makes it less likely they’ll have any spare to help entrepreneurs. Traditional bank finance also dried up, and while this was across the board, bigger firms had money in the bank to fall back on or earnings from existing products.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Find Funding There are lots of places you can look for funding for your new sustainable business, such as with your bank, which may be able to offer you a start-up loan, or by seeking out independent investors.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 13, 2022

However, as entrepreneurs, we know that making money on an enterprise scale requires a an adaptive and innovative mode of thinking. banks) controlling its supply, distribution, or existence. If a bank decides to invalidate a transaction, your business is often caught in the middle. There is no central authority (i.e.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This is good news for many entrepreneurs, executives, and companies that lack the wherewithal or the appetite to invest in scientific or technological innovations. Kickstarter : Public idea financing without displacing investors or banks. But it can also be generated without science or technology-drive innovation.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 2, 2023

One common question for entrepreneurs is whether they can use a PO Box for their Limited Liability Company (LLC) address. Pros: Privacy One of the main reasons entrepreneurs choose to have a PO Box is to keep their addresses private. Many mailbox services offer affordable plans, making it a budget-friendly option for entrepreneurs.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Help get funding from other sources such as banks or venture capitalists. Banks especially like funding businesses that have already done the research and written plans about where they want to go next, so financing could be more accessible when everything is laid out in black and white.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Graduates can also succeed in specialized positions like venture capital, investment banking, or entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship Every entrepreneur needs a firm business foundation to succeed, and a business degree can be the perfect way to get it. It can include venture capital, commercial banking, and investment banking positions.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 2, 2023

The study also reveals that most businesses had attempted to raise money via more traditional means, whether banks, family, or friends, but their lack of success created a clear need for the fintechs to fulfill.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 28, 2017

One of the key traits of a successful entrepreneur is someone who understands what they have done correctly, yes. For prospective entrepreneurs, learning the missteps of those who made their business flourish can provide invaluable insight. Except, that’s not necessarily the case. Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 23, 2020

What information is required by a bank or a Venture Capitalist for Providing an Unsecured Business Loan? History of Your Transactions: The first and foremost information that banks ask is about your track records of three months how much cash you withdraw and how much you have reimbursed in the bank.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Hence, this funding model is a perfect fit for startup owners and entrepreneurs who are constantly looking for quick access to funds and reasonable interest rates. This is an ideal scenario for startups as banks have extensive eligibility requirements and take a long time to approve a loan. There Are No Hidden Costs. Summing Up.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 30, 2023

This represents a growth in global GDP of 6%, which to put that into context is slightly higher than the recent economic forecast from the World Bank of the hit to global GDP from COVID-19. Indeed, female entrepreneurs were found to generate roughly twice the financial return on investment for backers than their male peers.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

When you think of getting money for your business you will probably consider a bank loan first of all. Whatever you choose, as long as you have a plan to pay it back, you can get started even if the bank turns you down. Most entrepreneurs are looking inwards when they launch their business. Customer Service.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 28, 2023

Funding your business is one of the most crucial challenges for many budding entrepreneurs. Numerous funding options are available, from personal savings, bank loans, and venture capitalists, to government grants. Business insurance is essential to protect your business’s assets and comes in handy in case of emergencies.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 19, 2021

Entrepreneurs have a dream. Before hitting stores with an idea or expanding a venture, ensure that the bank account is flush enough to make promises happen. Before hitting stores with an idea or expanding a venture, ensure that the bank account is flush enough to make promises happen. Apply for bank business loans.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Are you planning to join the list of entrepreneurs who will start a small business this year? However, if you’re anything like the average entrepreneur, there’s one burning question in your mind: How much does it cost to start a business? Thirty-four percent of entrepreneurs rely on bank loans for startup capital.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Therefore, if you have a background in development and construction and you have always wanted to start a business, here are a few tips on how you can establish a construction company as an entrepreneur. Market Research and Your Business Plan. The first place you need to start is with your research.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 4, 2023

Some alternative sources of funding for businesses include: Grants from government agencies or private foundations Microfinance organisations that provide small loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries. This significant setback shows the importance of securing financing to weather unexpected economic downturns.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

As an entrepreneur, the one thing that you want to see is growth, but that growth does not necessarily mean that the bank account is filling up nicely. Most entrepreneurs who are new to the game will place a very high value on the income statement and can tend to forget about the balance sheet. Customer satisfaction signs.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Large investors saw a crimp in their disposable cash as they had to shore up existing investments and pay down on bank debt. This left entrepreneurs and small businesses on a boat without a paddle, searching for ways to raise capital in a tight environment. Crowdfunding is potentially the solution for little guy and the start up.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Most companies are in survival mode, and they don’t have the luxury of a large bank account to save them. They run multi-million dollar corporations with a large bank account to get them from quarter to quarter. There is no precedent on how to come back from a world-wide pandemic. But we have to move forward. Talk about stressful.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Raising capital for your start-up or small company is probably the biggest challenge most entrepreneurs face when starting a business. Luckily, the success stories of all the entrepreneurs show that capital is available to everyone if you turn to the right resources and get a little creative with your capital-raising options!

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