As busy entrepreneurs trying to grow our businesses, no matter the state of the economy, we all need help at one time or another. But we don’t usually have the budget to hire a business consultant or coach. Is it … Continue reading
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10 Tips for Crowdfunding Your Business – May 2012
Crowdfunding—raising funds from “crowds” of individuals online via websites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo—has been used to finance thousands of projects, inventions and businesses in the past few years. Now, a provision of the recently enacted JOBS Act, called the CROWDFUND … Continue reading
Trimming Costs, Boosting Profits — and Growing a Business
Small Business Development Center hosted by Pacific Coast Regional Jaba Trim • Los Angeles, CA Before: Eun Choi had more than 10 years of experience in the garment industry and a lengthy list of customers, contacts and business partners when … Continue reading
10 Tips for Becoming Known as an Industry Expert – April 2012
Developing a reputation as an expert in your industry can raise your business’s profile; help you attract customers, partners and employees; and even enable you to charge more for your products and services. You’re already an expert in what you … Continue reading
Job Growth, Client Sales Soar for California SBDCs in 2011
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/job-growth-client-sales-soar-221600534.html SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– According to a recently completed annual report, California Small Business Development Centers are reporting substantial small business growth in 2011 – helping entrepreneurs create 5,900 new jobs and retain an additional 3,200 jobs that were previously … Continue reading