Spotlight: Motion Potion Wants to Change the Hair Care Industry with Natural Ingredients

The beauty industry is evolving as consumers increasingly want natural and organic ingredients. But large companies don’t always live up to their promises about natural products. One entrepreneur noticed this discrepancy when purchasing these products. So he formed Motion...

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4 Ways To Create A Winning Sales Pitch

Batter up! It’s time to talk about selling to new prospects. Unless you want to throw the game, you need to hit your next pitch out of the ballpark. And that means you have to plan. Far too many salespeople...

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7 Cold Email Template Ideas

We all do it. We see a cold email that doesn’t interest us, and we send it to our spam folder, junk folder or recycle bin. This personal knowledge can’t help but dwell in the minds of sales reps...

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Energy Prices for Small Business Could Rise Even Higher Amid Russia-Ukraine Tension

As tensions between Ukraine and Russia continue to escalate, energy prices for small businesses could rise even higher. And with the price of a barrel expected to hit $100 (first time since 2014), an increase in the national average...

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How to Start a Food Truck Business

If you’re interested in starting a food service business, but don’t want to spend the time and money to set up a dedicated location, a food truck may be the way to go. Here’s a guide to help aspiring...

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DoorDash Pressures McDonald’s to Get Orders Right, Faster

DoorDash the food ordering and food delivery platform is to start penalizing McDonald’s restaurants for slow service and order mistakes, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. DoorDash Pressures McDonald’s to Get Orders Right In a bid to ensure that...

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Commerce Dept. and Goldman Sachs Partner to Help Small Businesses with Exports

The US Department of Commerce has partnered with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program to launch a new initiative designed to help small businesses. Commerce Dept. and Goldman Sachs Partner in Small Business Initiative The new partnership will facilitate export-led growth...

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A Guide to Mezzanine Debt and Financing

A Guide to Mezzanine Debt and Financing

Small and mid-market businesses often have difficulty when it comes to securing debt financing. Since 2008, federal regulations have tightened. Which has led to banks and traditional lenders being hesitant to lend to smaller companies with inconsistent cash flow,...

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18 Super Successful Black Entrepreneurs

Over the years, we’ve seen some amazing entrepreneurial journeys emerge. Man entrepreneurs who failed before they succeeded are now leading successful empires with their Black-owned businesses, rising from humble beginnings to now empowering the black community. There have many...

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The Latest Grants for the Self-Employed

Many of today’s small business grants aim to help businesses retain employees. However, not all business owners have a team by their side. If you’re self-employed, there are still funding opportunities that may help you grow your business or...

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