Month: October 2010

Grow Your Business From the Inside Out

August 30, 2026October 20, 2010 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Depending on which study you read, you get conflicting viewpoints of the economic future of small business. This is exactly what Carol Tice noted in her recent post ” The Best Economic Indicator for Small Business Owners.” Some business studies say things are looking up with lots of optimism in the marketplace; other studies indicate entrepreneurs are barely holding on by their fingertips. Who do you believe? And, more importantly, which study do you consider when planning the future of your business?

Microenterprise Gets Access to Microloans

August 30, 2026October 18, 2010 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Finally! The SBA (Small Business Administration) is loosening its grip and providing microloans of up to $50,000 to small businesses. In fact, the average microloan is $13,000. For some small businesses, that can make the difference when surviving a slow economy.

The Four Stages of Growing Your Business

August 30, 2026October 4, 2010 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Picture this. You’re traveling down the road at 90 mph. Music is blaring. Kids are hanging out the window. And, the scenery? Frankly, it’s all a blur.