17th September 2009
Currently, the state of funding for start-ups from a venture capitalist seems to be on the wane. The keyword there is “seems.” Once again, what is actually happening in the realm of business and what is being perceived to be happening in the realm o...
17th September 2009
Guess what? Lenders can’t approve every loan application that crosses their desk. I’m sure they wish they could, but the fact of the matter is that they deal with mostly very small businesses seeking small loans, usually less than $250,000. Lending t...
17th September 2009
I hear from a great deal of my clients that they’re looking for the secret to the, “best pitch to investors.” To me, this always sounds like looking for the secret to, “the best pitch to ask someone to prom.” There is no perfect method. There...
17th September 2009
Whether you are planning to start a brand-new business, expand an existing company, or get financing for a business venture, you will need to write a business plan. There’s no way around this unless you have a dead rich uncle who just left you his two-...
23rd August 2009
Many people ask me if it’s possible to raise capital in the traditional sense these days. Everyone knows and understands that lending practices have tightened and many VC firms have gently (and occasionally not so gently) refused to accept any more sub...
23rd August 2009
Many of our start up business clients at www.Ethos360.com come to us with basic questions on how to get financing from the SBA. There are a few things to have in your back pocket (and on the tip of your tongue) before going to them in order to increase y...
29th July 2009
Whenever I’m discussing my philosophies on the purpose of hiring a mentor service, I sometimes notice an elephant in the room that no one wants to address: Just what the heck IS a mentor anyway? Sometimes it slips my mind that there isn’t a clear de...
29th July 2009
In today’s economic environment, individuals with entrepreneurial mindsets are exploring new ideas for businesses that will not only survive in a recession, but will also thrive. The key to starting a new business is maximizing its resources while rema...
29th July 2009
Every business owner wants to use time-proven, effective marketing tactics that build strong brand awareness and increase its clientele. Small business owners today may not necessarily have the tools to spend an insane amount of money on television adve...
25th July 2009
My mother used to remind me that all relationships take time. Friendships, marriages, and even business relationships all require a little TLC and room to grow so that they can find their way to success. This is especially true for a business mentor rel...
19th July 2009
Currently, women outpace men in new businesses about 2 to 3. Of this statistic, Latina women in particular are entering entrepreneurial ranks full speed ahead, outpacing every other demographic group.
With these key points in mind, why are women losin...
17th July 2009
Accepting the basic premise of How to Sell More in a Down Market is vital for success in selling more in a down market. The premise is for you to "take a leadership approach to your sales responsibilities".
This leadership approach is straightforward ...
05th July 2009
Finding a great mentor is one of the best ways to learn, to get feedback, and to take your start-up or small business to the next level. Here are ten tips for making the most of your mentoring relationships.
Tip #1
Self-assess. Ask yourself, "What...
05th July 2009
When you first start your business everything can be quite confusing. Having an experienced mentor guide you can make the difference between a successful venture and a failed endeavor. There are many pitfalls and problems that are difficult to work out on...
26th June 2009
Remember- Fortunes are built during the bad times and cashed in during the good. If you think a recession is a bad time to start a business, think again. An entrepreneur is adaptable and is always looking for opportunities. There are many logical reasons ...
