Guest Blog: Six Steps to Kick-Start Your Business in 2023
By Aikta Marcoulier, SBA’s regional administrator and Frances Padilla, SBA’s Colorado District Director Making predictions is never easy, especially for small business owners and their managers. Unlike their larger counterparts, small firms do not always have the resources necessary to monitor and adapt to new consumer trends and/or changes in the economy. Even entrepreneurs who’ve […]
Is it time to end the era of excessive politeness?
Why Candid Conversations Create High-Performance Cultures. Guest Article Featured on Entrepreneur Magazine Have you encountered an organizational culture in which people shied away from direct and honest discussions about performance? Regardless of your industry, geography or level of experience, it’s likely that you have. Excessive politeness, also known as the “tyranny of niceness,” can hinder […]
What ‘Ghostbusters’ Taught Me About Entrepreneurship
I think we can all agree that throughout the rich and vast history of cinema, one film stands out among the rest. Forget about Citizen Kane or Casablanca. I’m referring of course to the 1984 classic, Ghostbusters. In addition to being my favorite movie of all time (Fun fact: when I was five years old […]
Take Control of Your Personal Credit + How it Impacts Your Business
What is a credit report and why is it important?A credit report is a detailed summary of your personal credit history, including all of your loans, credit cards, and other forms of credit. It also includes information about your payment history and any outstanding debts. Where to Start? Navigating your personal credit can be a […]
Entrepreneurship and Eudaimonia: The Pursuit of Lasting Happiness
Guest Article Featured on Entrepreneur Magazine Entrepreneurs who wish to find real, lasting happiness need to pursue what the Greeks called “eudaimonia.” There comes a moment in everyone’s lives when the reality of adulthood sets in. When we’re young, we think that milestones equate to maturity. Still, the wise know that is not the case […]
3 Strategies for Beating Self-Sabotaging Behaviors
Guest Article Featured on Entrepreneur Magazine HIGHLY AMBITIOUS PEOPLE ARE OFTEN THEIR OWN WORST ENEMY. HERE ARE THREE STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING SELF-SABOTAGING BEHAVIORS. Why do we fight ourselves so bitterly? It’s a question I find myself pondering every single day. As humans, it seems as though we are hard-wired to serve as both hero and […]
Financing your Hemp, Cannabidiol (CBD) or Cannabis Business? Here’s what you need to know.
B:Side is able to accept loan applications from businesses that grow, produce, process, distribute or sell products made from hemp and cannabidiol (CBD). In order to understand if your business is consistent with applicable federal laws*, during the application process you’ll need to provide more details about the following: Where the CBD is derived from […]
How to Navigate Personal Credit
It can be frustrating to be turned down for a loan due to poor personal credit. How does the system work and what can you do about it? There are three major credit bureaus that report and update a person’s credit history: Experian, Equifax and Transunion. While each agency does this differently, according to Experian, […]
No Two Lenders are Alike: Tips to Finding the Right Banking Partner
It can be overwhelming to navigate the maze of small business finance. And whether or not you are ready for a traditional bank loan or end up being eligible for one of our loan programs, it’s important to establish a relationship from the onset. But if you’re not currently working with a lender, how do […]
The Basics of a Personal Financial Statement
A personal financial statement is a document that summarizes an individual’s (or married couple’s) current financial position and is usually filled out by the individual or couple. This document includes a breakdown of assets, liabilities, and equity (also known as net worth or wealth). This information can be used as a tool to help individuals […]