It’s pretty well known that founders of color receive a lot less startup funding than white peers. But organizations that support such entrepreneurs, especially those also led by people of color, also lack funding. And they raise a lot less money than similar organizations run by whites. With that in mind, Village Capital and the
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June 29, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Picture the scene: It’s 2021, and the enormity and popularity of digital marketing is providing entrepreneurs with a plethora of opportunities and the ability to tap into an audience of hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of potential customers, all at the
New infrastructure and technology are changing how businesses operate. June 28, 2021 2 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Covid-19 forced businesses to pivot quickly to keep customers and stay afloat. Many industry experts and small business owners say at least 4 changes are here to stay, reports Nerdwallet. 1. Creative
A customer relationship management (CRM) manages your small business interactions with clients. The right CRM has the tools and features that include lead tracking, contact management, and other items. What is a CRM System? This software for your business guides prospects through the sales pipeline. There are different plans and packages to choose from. Sorting
Based on U.S. Census Bureau data for business applications, new business formation is on the uptick. The pandemic forced many business closures, but this data show the entrepreneurial spirit will not be stifled. If you’re thinking of starting a business now, recognize that it may be costly to get started and some time before you
Trends and watchouts for negotiating supply chain contracts in 2021 and beyond include big storms and other natural disasters. Often the last thing that a franchisor’s supply chain negotiators are thinking about, these big storms and disasters should be top of mind when evaluating the risk and potential disruption they can cause to any manufacturing
There are several types of fishing farming businesses. You can grow fish to be eaten as, to be stocked for anglers, or to supply aquariums. Fish farming doesn’t always require a large body of water. For many species, fish farms can be located indoors or outdoors. Getting started raising farmed fish does require a significant
Here’s how to get started with passive income, the key to a comfortable retirement in today’s world. June 28, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many Americans want to retire by age 67, and many of us would like to create wealth that we can pass down for generations.
June 28, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Creating a solid social-media strategy for small companies requires a lot of imagination and hard work. A small amount of planning goes a long way too. In the previous 10 years, the use of social media in the U.S. has grown from
This week’s Marketoon takes a hard look at the veracity of claims made by our modern day pitch-people, the influencers. Fishburne’s take: “Influencer marketing is a large and growing part of this widespread pursuit by brands to appear more authentic. This makes the fakery that is endemic to so much of influencer marketing even more striking.
When you deliver creative services, getting the client to trust you is one of the most important, and most difficult, challenges in any project. When they trust you, they will follow your lead, take your advice, and usually be quick to make decisions and move along in the project. When they don’t trust you, it
If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Mobile phones are not as sturdy as they were in the early days of cell phone technology. An inadvertently dropped smartphone can lead to a cracked screen or worse a broken one. In some cases, smartphones are not
The Internal Revenue Service is focusing on cryptocurrency tax evasion with virtual currencies like Bitcoin and nonfungible tokens, employing data analytics to uncover transactions that crypto users assumed were hidden. The IRS has been training its spotlight on crypto users, adding a question to the front page of the tax form asking taxpayers, “At any
I was an hiker at an early age with my dad. Every summer, we would climb the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire. During these times, my father showed me non-quitting spirit. In the last four years, I have become a long distance road cyclist. These challenges have taught me a lot about myself and the
The internet is a wonderful place, brimming with opportunities for businesses. However, it’s also a very crowded and competitive atmosphere with millions of voices vying for the attention of consumers. Differentiating yourself from everyone else will take some work and you will want to stay ahead of PR trends. Increasing your visibility, credibility, and authority
The Anthem music venue in Washington, D.C. pleading with the Small Business Administration to release aid for shuttered independent venues. CNBC The Small Business Administration plans to process most of the aid applications from its Shutter Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program by early July, Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., said Wednesday. More than 14,000 small businesses
The effects of Covid-19 and lockdowns over the past 15 months have been a death knell for both high street stores and small businesses alike, with one in seven physical stores now left empty in the UK. But, for some outlets, the pandemic has brought a raft of new business. In fact, according to a
Relationships are an essential part of building and marketing any business. But they’re especially essential in the B2B sector. From online networking to meeting prospects and partners in person, these tips from members of the online small business community are specifically geared toward B2B brands. Sign Up for a LinkedIn Account LinkedIn is perhaps the
Teens have some inherent advantages when it comes to affiliate marketing, but adult affiliate marketers can learn a lot from their success. June 25, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Affiliate marketing was once an exclusive opportunity for celebrities and big-scale influencers. Today, it seems as if everyone has
Why 200,000 additional small businesses closed in 2020. June 25, 2021 3 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many small businesses struggled to survive during the pandemic. Quite a few didn’t make it. According to information from the Federal Reserve, 200,000 small businesses closed in 2020 and about 130,000 of them were
One of the most important crossroads on the way to small business success — and one that nearly every entrepreneur will encounter at some point — is incredibly treacherous: deciding whether to take on a partner. How you navigate it can make the difference between success and unmitigated disaster. Done right, a partnership can propel
For Zoho Bigin customers, the journey through the past year was smoother. It’s been one year since Zoho, a global technology company, launched Bigin. Bigin is a pipeline centric CRM for small businesses. Within a year, 7,500 small business owners had become Zoho Bigin customers, in the Biginners Club. Here are some categories where Bigin
Founder & principal attorney at Ahouraian Law, a full-service corporate and entertainment law firm in Los Angeles. Clubhouse was designed to be “a space for authentic conversation and expression — where people can have fun, learn, make meaningful connections and share rich experiences with others around the world,” according to the platform’s official website. The social
June 24, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Social-media management has traditionally been relegated to interns and junior employees, considered a necessary but not strategic function. In 2012, as an intern at ELLE.com, I tweeted out regularly to the publication’s then 1.2 million followers. Occasionally, the executive editor would send me
Kristen Deptula, center, with her husband and two children, says that paying a $15 per hour wage has helped them grow their Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, business. Kristina Gwynn When Kristen Deptula and her husband bought the Canalside Inn in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, in October 2019, they had no idea the coming summer season at the
The Internal Revenue Service released a Data Book Thursday highlighting the IRS’s activities this past fiscal year, particularly in response to the pandemic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS developed new technology and furnished the equipment needed to allow thousands of its staff to work from home, enabling the IRS to resume processing returns and
“Hurt people hurt people and healed people heal people,” explains Eldra Jackson III of the mission of Inside Circle, the not-for-profit organisation he has made his life’s work since his release from prison in 2013. The group, which runs a series of programmes inside and outside of prison focused on harm reduction and therapy, has
SaaS founders can get hyper-focused on paid channels like Google Ads and Facebook Ads, but personal recommendations are driving buying decisions in 2021. June 23, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Word-of-mouth marketing was the very first type of marketing, and it remains the most powerful for SaaS companies
FREDERIC J. BROWN | AFP | Getty Images Job hunting has been muted in 12 states that opted out of federal unemployment programs in recent weeks, suggesting the policy may not be working as planned, according to a new analysis. The states have ended the pandemic-era benefits — including an extra $300 a week —
If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Payroll plays a critical role in the success of small businesses. Irrespective of the size of an organization, employees have to be paid on time consistently, and an efficient payroll process ensures that. However, computing total wage earnings,
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