Women-owned businesses are on the rise, and with them come numerous tax benefits and resources to help these businesses grow and succeed. From tax credits to government-sponsored grants and loans, there are many opportunities available to women entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their businesses. Tax Benefits for Women-Owned Businesses One of the primary tax benefits … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Women to Access Business Funding
Whether you're launching a startup or seeking funding to keep your established business going, Kathryn Petralia, co-founder of Kabbage---a leading provider of online loans for small businesses, has five tips that you should follow. The truth is that it's harder for women to get business funding than men. Kathryn shares, "I've been in more than 100 meetings with venture … [Read more...]
Where Female Entrepreneurs Should Look For Funding Assistance
Sponsored by Better Credit Blog: As a woman in this day and age, there is no doubt that you’re disadvantaged. You may have a far harder struggle than your male counterparts. The good news is that the world is beginning to change. The government and many other organizations have taken steps to even the playing field. As a female entrepreneur in today’s society, you should … [Read more...]
5 Steps for Women Entrepreneurs to Get Cash
Sponsored by Kabbage: Studies show time and again that it’s more difficult for women entrepreneurs to get cash to start new business ventures or expand their existing operations than it is for male entrepreneurs. To improve your chances of securing financing so you can reach your business ownership goals, follow the five steps below before you approach anyone with your … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Women Have Problems Getting Loans
On a recent trip visiting my parents, I learned some interesting things about my grandmother. There were a couple of ways my grandmother made extra money. One of those ways was using her talent as a seamstress. Every one loved her work. People would have her make them all types of garments. I vividly remember my grandmother’s house. I often wondered why she didn’t buy … [Read more...]
FTC and Other Organizations Aim to Help Business Owners Get Loans
Guest post by Shannon Suetos (learn more about Shannon at the end of this post) Being able to budget your money is key for a new business owner—doing so can be the difference between being successful or not. Budgeting is even more important these days with the state of the economy. The U.S. Labor of Statistics has reported that the unemployment rate (as of December 2009 ) is … [Read more...]