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The Corona Virus for Small Businesses

Consultant Journal

How should small business owners manage the corona virus, aka COVID-19 ? At Consultant Journal, we know many entrepreneurs, small business owners and consultants wonder about the business impact. Think about what’s actually needed for your sales and marketing : Wave or nod instead of shaking hands.

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5 Steps to Becoming a Millionaire as a Solopreneur

Successful Independent Consulting

Cash flow will be erratic, and it takes time (sometimes years) before you feel confident about making a living as a solopreneur. My cash flow was erratic as an independent consultant, ranging from $5,000 to $28,000 a month. Financial stability is one of the top concerns when considering self-employment. Spend wisely.

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Which MBAs Make More: Consultants or Small-Business Owners?

Harvard Business

Owners of small businesses can set their own hours, make their own management decisions, and take pride in the ownership of their work. So, the remaining question about being a small firm CEO is the monetary reward; if the money is nearly the same, then the compensation as a small business CEO dominates other careers.

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Use Data to Fix the Small Business Lending Gap

Harvard Business

And limited credit is in part caused by the difficulty of predicting which small businesses will and won’t succeed. In the past, a community bank would have a relationship with the businesses on Main Street, and when it came time for a loan, there would be a wealth of informal information to augment the loan application.

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Embracing Your Expertise: The Importance of Believing in Yourself with Ann Carden

Consulting Matters

About the guest: Ann Carden has an extensive 41-year business and marketing background. After spending thirteen years in a corporate business management position, she became an entrepreneur and has been building her own businesses for twenty-eight years.

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Start taking advantage of these 5 trends for small business in 2023

Asamby Consulting

Running a small business? Here are our small business trends for 2023. Cash flow, cash flow, cash flow The economic climate is still unstable. Energy cost is a heavy burden for many businesses. Recruit smarter, not harder The shift in the labor market is here to stay.

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How Banks Can Compete Against an Army of Fintech Startups

Harvard Business

Banking for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has been astonishingly unaffected by the rise of the Internet. The marketing, underwriting, and servicing of SME loans have largely taken a backseat. Lending to small and medium-sized businesses is ready to move online.

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