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How The Right Resources Can Take Your Small Business Nationwide
Tammy and Stewart Cook, founders of The App Garden, discuss their entrepreneurship journey, starting and growing their business in Hickory, North Carolina. They talk about the challenges of scaling a nationwide business and the support that they've had along the way to do just that.
How A Business Plan Can Help You Find Funding
Russ Grimmett and Liz Rhine, co-owners of Papertown Coffee in Canton, reveal how their business plan helped them find funding, what they love about where they live, and the biggest challenge they faced before opening.
Entrepreneur Advice On Developing Your Strategy
Hear from experienced entrepreneurs on how to develop the strategy for your small business. Do you have a good way to sell your product or service? Do you have a sales plan? Are you aware of what your competitors are doing? Are you able to think quickly on your feet? These are the questions you…
Entrepreneur Advice For Raising Money
Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about their best advice for raising money for your growing company. They discuss relying on personal funds, finding people you can trust, securing lines of credit when you don’t necessarily need it, getting a mentor to help you out, and more.
Entrepreneur Advice For Personal Development and Wellness
Listen to these experienced entrepreneurs talk about their best practices and advice on tackling the tricky task of taking care of yourself while taking care of your small business. From making time for exercise to balancing family and work, these small business owners share their stories of struggle when it comes to separating their business…
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The Basics of Business Funding
This training tackles the number one question every entrepreneur must answer when starting their own business, funding your venture. We’ll explore the common business funding options available to you, objectively assess the net benefits of each, and determine which options are best for you to explore further.
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