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Working Mother Celebrates 30 Years With Successful Moms and Sound Financial Advice
Let’s give three cheers to Working Mother magazine! For three decades the magazine has focused on advancement for women and in the May 2009 issue they’re honoring 30 Working Mothers of the Year to mark Working Mother’s 30th birthday. All 30, including First Lady Michelle Obama, day-care teachers and high-powered executives are role models for [...]
What to Know When Considering Angel Investors
Many new companies reach a point where a significant influx of money is necessary to take the business to the next level. Perhaps you need money upfront to fulfill a large order for inventory; maybe you need a complex new website to accommodate growing e-commerce for your product. One way to obtain the money you [...]
WIFE.org Empowers and Teaches Women About Money
What are women’s three biggest money “issues”?
First, it’s having enough money to ensure their kids are educated. Next, it’s how to get out of credit card debt. And finally, it’s how to save for their own retirement.
These are the issues that Candace Bahr of The Women’s Institute for Financial Education (WIFE) says are by far [...]
Lose Small Luxuries to Gain Big Bucks
Starting a new business can mean a long-time dream come true. And if you’re in the process of launching, you’ve probably learned how costs add up quickly and how many expenses pop up unexpectedly along the way.
Plans to buy a new computer? Thwarted. That top-of-the-line BlackBerry? Downsized. Class A office space? A [...]
In Times Like These, the Key Word Is ‘Negotiate’!
These are difficult times for everyone. What action can you take right now to help your finances?
One key strategy: negotiate. I’m not just referring to the typical “negotiated” purchases, like houses and cars. Now is a good time to look at other purchases as opportunities to negotiate.
Yes, it can initially be a little uncomfortable. While [...]
How I Cut Costs by $500 Per Month – And How You Can, Too
There’s no escaping it: The economy is officially dismal. Many companies are being forced to increase sales and/or decrease costs in order to remain competitive or, in some cases, survive.
That’s why we decided to do a little cost-cutting experiment at Mom Invented. Our goal: to shave $500 from our monthly business expenses.
Instead of just canceling [...]
Spotlight on Springboard Enterprises
Until quite recently, women’s access to large capital investment was limited. Many venture capitalists were reluctant to invest in women-owned businesses. And female entrepreneurs didn’t have the resources, information or access to the financial markets that could enable them to take their businesses to the next level.
In 2000, Springboard Enterprises formed to help accelerate women’s [...]
All About Microloans
There is a time for many entrepreneurs when their company is established and growing, but is not quite at the point where it’s easy to secure a bank loan. This is where “microloans” can really be helpful.
Microloans are relatively small loans ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, perfect for the bootstrapping entrepreneur. These loans can provide [...]
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