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Developing a Strong Environment for Entrepreneurial Risk

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Patricia Vaccarino
January 11, 2017
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Startups

I’ve worked closely with many startup companies for over 25 years and have observed what factors create a successful climate for startups to succeed.  The creation of a strong environment for startups requires four major components: infrastructure, outstanding educational institutions, the ability to attract a talented and diverse workforce, and access to capital.

 

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This month we focus on entrepreneurship. What does it take to start a business? What does it take to sustain a business? We also focus on that old standby: Jobs. How well are we making a living?

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Have you considered some of these alternative sources to raising funds?

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Ron Flavin
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Studies show that roughly 20% of new small businesses fail within their first year and a major factor in their failure is a lack of funding. It’s no secret that all businesses require money to operate and achieve their goals. But did you know you can acquire funding in non-traditional ways? 

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In the coming year, we expect many new small businesses to come out of the gate. And we will be here, cheering them on. We are committed to telling the stories of small businesses who are pressing on in the face of great adversity.

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Hidden costs of grants, loans, and other funding

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Ron Flavin
November 30, 2020

Getting approved for a grant or a loan is an exciting opportunity for your business. But before you accept the offer, it’s important to be mindful of some of the hidden costs that may hide beneath the surface. 

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Startup Metrics: What you need to grow your company

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Ron Flavin
October 15, 2020

As a startup or early stage business, tracking metrics brings direction and strategy to your company. It also encourages a change in performance when evaluating those metrics and the goal is always to improve those metrics. Without measuring your metrics, you’re unable to improve.

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