Originally published on B2B.DnB.com What if you could reduce your carbon footprint, make a positive impact in the world, and snag the attention of venture capitalists while you’re at it? No, it’s not a dream come true. It’s one of the latest trends in supply chain economics. IFC and Puma … [Read more...]
How to Start Outsourcing Small Business Tasks in 5 Easy Steps
Originally published on B2B.DnB.com In the small business world, outsourcing is the process of hiring contractors to manage areas of your business you would otherwise do yourself. While the mainstream media tends to draw associations between outsourcing and job loss, outsourcing is actually … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Help Secure Alternative Financing for Your Small Business
Originally published at AccessToCapital.com Does the thought of applying for a traditional small business loan make you break out in a cold sweat? If you’re like a lot of small business owners, a traditional loan simply isn’t a possibility. Your business might not generate the kind of cash … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Lender Matchmaking Event: A Checklist of What to Bring
Originally published at AccessToCapital.com One of the most important steps to securing funding for your small business or startup is meeting your potential lender face-to-face. No other meeting or opportunity can have such an immediate, direct impact on the future of your business. After all, if … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Small Business Matchmaking Event
Originally published on DandB.com 10 actionable tips for landing your dream client Have you ever attended a small business matchmaking or networking event on a whim? If you decided to be spontaneous and show up to an event without preparing beforehand, you may have struck gold and landed a big … [Read more...]
Small Diverse Business Trends: What You Should Know About Taxes, Healthcare, and Employment In 2016
Originally published on DandB.com There has never been a better time to be a small diverse business owner in the United States. With more and more attention being placed on diversity in the workplace, many companies, from small businesses to large corporations, are committing to diversity in … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Help Develop And Leverage Powerful Business Relationships
Originally published on DandB.com As a diverse supplier, your business is built on the power of your relationships. Only when you consistently reach out to prospective clients can you position your business to fulfill their needs and become their go-to supplier long-term. But how are you … [Read more...]
Grow Your Diverse Business: How to Set Goals, Reach Out and Find New Clients
Originally published on DandB.com Getting certified as a diverse small business can be a great first step and can open up a world of new opportunities. But having your certification doesn’t necessarily mean million dollar deals are just going to fall into your lap! You still need to create and … [Read more...]
What You Should Do After Your First Contract: A Guide for Diverse Businesses
Originally published on DandB.com Congratulations! You won your first contract with your new diverse business certification. So what happens next? There’s a lot you can do with the first contract to generate new opportunities that can propel your business forward. Think about your first contract … [Read more...]
Goal Setting That Actually Works: How To Achieve More In 2015 (Part 1)
Be honest - have you ever set New Year's resolutions and actually stuck to them? If the answer is yes, have you ever stuck to them all year? If you're like most Americans, your New Year's resolutions are long forgotten by the end of January. Why? Because setting goals for an entire year is … [Read more...]
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