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ACCESS TO CAPITAL Capital is the lifeblood of any businesses, but especially small businesses.  Without adequate financing, through microloans, commercial lending, or investment capital, most entrepreneurs cannot start new businesses or grow their existing companies.  Because access to capital is so critical for small business success, the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship works to

In a competitive and tight economy, businesses need more than one source of revenue to grow and thrive. Diversifying income streams not only mitigates risk; it opens doors to new growth opportunities.     To help you explore your options, Forbes Business Development Council members share their most effective and even unexpected revenue-generating ideas. These

You may not have “marketing” or “sales” in your job title, but chances are, you’re still in the pitching business. That’s because most jobs require the ability to influence, persuade, and convince others. Whether you’re presenting an alternate approach to your team project during the morning scrum, lobbying for a promotion, or trying to convince

Finding funding for your business is a process that takes a lot of time and effort, especially during the startup phase. Many entrepreneurs fail in their first attempts at fundraising because they are poorly prepared. Others get themselves into trouble by choosing the wrong financial partners or setting unrealistic expectations. While the process may be