Author: GROWBIZ

Disaster Preparedness, Education, Networking, Resources

FIU’s Pino Center organizes record number of trainings to boost local businesses amid pandemic

During the pandemic, a common term heard among busines owners in Miami-Dade County and around South Florida is “pivot.” Retailers have pivoted to focus on more online sales, other businesses have pivoted to roll out new products or services, and restaurants have pivoted to offering more delivery or take out […]

Finance, Growth Stages

How finance-smart entrepreneurs find financing in a finance-short world

By Dileep Rao – Guest Contributor There will never be enough new business financing to satisfy all the world’s entrepreneurial hopes. Having been to many venture-development conferences, I have found that one theme remains constant – entrepreneurs everywhere, and the venture developers who promote them, seem to constantly complain about […]

A trio of reports sheds light on the state of women-led small businesses
Education, Finance, Operations

Key Employee Coverage: 5 options to consider for your business continuity planning

By Andrew Latham, Guest Contributor / Nav Life insurance is not just for people. Many companies benefit from buying life insurance for key employees as part of their business continuation and succession planning. Seven out of 10 small businesses surveyed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners said they were […]

Finance

5 tips for securing a small business loan

By Gerri Detweiler – Guest Contributor When it comes to small business lending, SBA loans are hot. In fact, in fiscal year 2019, the U.S. Small Business Administration guaranteed over $28 billion to entrepreneurs that otherwise would not have had access to capital to start, grow, or expand their small businesses. Business loan approval, […]