According to the Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity, US entrepreneurial growth has been particularly strong since the pandemic. Particularly in areas where minority groups make up the majority of the population.
Allow me to clarify things straight away. You cannot start a business with no money. I merely need to reach those for whom it appears to be the only alternative.
A strong brand name should be distinct, easy to remember, and elicit some form of emotional response from your target clients. If you do not create a memorable and sustainable
As venture capital funding continues to dry up, founders are scrambling to prolong their runways, regardless of how much cash they currently have on hand. However, the firms that require
The Federal Trade Commission of the United States has just thrown a shot across the bow of the artificial intelligence business. On April 19, 2021, a staff attorney at the
Building your team can be one of the most challenging and rewarding steps in starting a company. Building an amazing team takes time and effort. In this session, you’ll learn: how to build a strong team from the beginning; what types of people you need on your team; qualities and characteristics to look for; and much more!
Whether you’re interested in personal growth, executives, teams, or something different, becoming an effective coach takes time. And you’ve most likely spent a significant amount of time and money honing
Solopreneurship promises a lifestyle for you to be your own boss and get the full benefits of your efforts. The first benefit is flexibility, you will have more control over
Cloud stocks were already down 40% from their 2021 highs when Cube CEO Christina Ross launched fundraising efforts for her financial planning software business in February. They have a lot
Zella Life founder and Plug In member Remy Meraz announced earlier this week her company was selected to join the first cohort of the Google for Startups LatinX Founders Fund,
On June 30, 2022, Plug In South LA hosted its first workshop session for the Plug In Fellows Boot Camp at Verizon’s 5G Tour Lab. The Plug In Tech Fellows
According to investors, corporations are increasing investing for enterprise-technology firms despite a general slowdown in venture capital agreements. The rebound comes as huge institutional investors such as hedge funds and
What happens to startups during a downturn? While downturns aren’t always bad news, you’ll want to do everything you can to maintain momentum. Remembering that this, too, must pass, here
Oftentimes in new companies, the need for PR will come to mind. We want all people to buy our service/product, but to do that, our business must display a good image.
In the last two years, remote work has taken over the startup culture. However, several investors have increasingly expressed a desire to fund “IRL startups” (in real life). Not everyone
President Biden and the Small Business Association have partnered with historically black fraternities and sororities to bridge the wealth gap in America. Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S.
Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women project is awarding funds to 50 groups representing a diverse variety of geographical areas and organizational purposes. Each grantee will receive $50,000 to $250,000
A flawless pitch — more particularly, a perfect pitch deck — can make or break a startup seeking investment. Delivering a flawless pitch deck gives you access to an investor
Starting a new business can be difficult, especially for someone who is doing so for the first time. Finance, time management, customer service, reputation can be draining, but they don’t
When it comes to evaluating a company, there are two factors to consider: potential and ambition. A startup’s potential is assessed using qualitative approaches such as a scorecard and a
