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Artisans Must Balance the Books

Harvard Business Review

As more people depended on him, he spent his working capital, and the business failed. When I founded the nonprofit African Institution of Technology , I initially focused on helping African entrepreneurs or artisans, especially those with only primary education, develop new skills and market opportunities.

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A Playbook for Making America More Entrepreneurial

Harvard Business Review

In an economy where traditional manufacturing jobs have gone offshore, and globalization and technology have put pressure on U.S. The Main Street business owner needs a different kind of capital from the high-tech entrepreneur. A supplier might need a working capital loan to finance a big order.