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Business finance: The ultimate guide for non-finance people

BMT Office Administration

In particular, traditional business financing options like bank loans have been declining since 2020 — where they fell 6% from 2019 (43% to 37%, respectively). That trend continued in 2021, with only 34% of small businesses applying for bank loans. After all, if you wanted to start a business, how would you acquire capital?

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Oregon 2019 Philanthropy Awards

Ruby

Congratulations to (w)here Real Estate for taking top prize in the small business category ($10M or less in revenue). As for Ruby’s effort, we currently partner with 18 nonprofits including Make-A-Wish, Oregon Food Bank, and Portland Homeless Family Solutions.

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Coopetition: how to grow your business by partnering with a competitor

Ruby

What’s more, this kind of all-out competitive mindset tends to keep small businesses small. They focus on competing with other small companies—frequently over price, because it’s the easiest thing to change—creating a race to the bottom that hurts everyone. Substantive reasons. Valid reasons.

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Ep 243: Nicole Grinnell on Delegation and Unlocking Your Productivity Potential

Go Burrows

. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget. And so that naturally translated into my career, my parents owned a small business.

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Should you go solo? 4 things for attorneys to consider

Ruby

Meanwhile, real estate prices are wonky, which affects rent prices. Add ~$20,000 a year for rent, food, and transportation and you’re looking at a minimum of $100,000 in total costs. To fund your enterprise, you’ll likely want to secure a small business loan. The economy has been shaky in recent years.

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Different Types of Coworking Spaces: What’s Best for You?

Launch Work Places

Basic Coworking Spaces As we mentioned, some coworking spaces offer just the basics—four walls, a desk and chair, and WiFi—while others are appointed with an incredible array of features and amenities: Luxury coworking spaces may include things like a wellness centre, food and beverages, or personalized support.

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Different Types of Coworking Spaces: What’s Best for You?

Launch Work Places

Basic Coworking Spaces As we mentioned, some coworking spaces offer just the basics—four walls, a desk and chair, and WiFi—while others are appointed with an incredible array of features and amenities: Luxury coworking spaces may include things like a wellness centre, food and beverages, or personalized support.