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Pivoting a Small Business During COVID-19

…is starting a food truck business with the help of a $10K WESST loan and financial guidance. She is scheduled to open in a few weeks in the parking lot…

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Runway Hair Studio

open the modern, contemporary, salon they envisioned. Michael began looking for capital from three to four large national financial institutions and smaller local lenders. He worked on the loan process…

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VIIIZON Academy LLC

…well over a decade, this power couple was determined to open an Academy for the Arts, encompassing their shared values regarding dance production and performing arts. Vanessa Mathis and Trey…

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Catopia Cat Café

…has an MBA and went to business school years ago, so she came into the venture with eyes wide open and knew what she needed to do. She doesn’t think…

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Circle Round Boutique

…turn her dream into a reality. The timing of her opening also turned out to be an additional unexpected challenge. She was only open two and a half weeks when…

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Barelas Rose Barber Shop

…him and his wife Shamrah to open Barelas Rose Barber Shop. They were both nervous but felt the reward outweighed the risk. Shamrah pushed Raul. She believed in the possibilities…

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Wells Fargo “La Escalera” Grant Supports Spanish-speaking Entrepreneurs

…philanthropic support from our generous partners like Wells Fargo. Knowing that COVID-19 would profoundly impact small businesses, Wells Fargo developed the Open for Business Fund to help small businesses recover…

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5 Cautionary HR Lessons from “House of Cards”

…disciplined. Claire’s suggestion that Gillian “take a leave of absence” was unclear and left a great deal open to Gillian’s interpretation. Is this suggested “leave of absence” paid leave, or…

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Redefining Business to Survive

The ever-changing economy, consistent gas price increases, natural catastrophes and other influences keep small businesses teetering on the edge. Many have to make decisions. Do we stay open, or close?…

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Part 2: What Every Successful Business Owner Should Know About Their Business

…numerator by the number of days your business is open for business during the year (excluding weekends and holidays). The resulting answer is your business’ daily average break-even sales point….

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