How to Define Your Personal Values, Vision and Goals

Every successful company has a list of values, vision and goals — although some “mean” them more than others. What I mean, is that sometimes they are empty phrases so that they have an answer if someone asks, “What are your company values?” Other companies, really try to integrate their values, make decisions […]

Women & Minority Small Business Owners Luck Out in Iowa

Reported in The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, IA
“The Targeted Small Business program provides low-interest financing for small businesses that are at least 41 percent owned by a minority, woman or person with a disability. “
This article tells of 3 different restaurants which benefited from state loans with a 4 or 5% interest rate, ranging from $20,000 to $45,000.  […]

Resources for Women with Small Businesses

For all those female entrepreneurs out there, here are some great resources that I found compiled on the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership site.  Some, like the library and courses, are good for all you entrepreneurs, regardless of gender.  Many of these organizations are great ways to network, in addition to the specific benefits […]