Five Small Business Stories, Trends and Tips of Today

Fashion designer Mona Kowalska makes running a small business look really, really good
Mona Kowalska has a smart, measured approach to running her small business, which is reflected in its very name: A Détacher (translation: to detach). Kowalska’s company happens to be a New York City-based fashion label—a sector that’s not exactly known for its healthy balance—which makes her 17-year run of sustaining a boutique and wholesale business, sanity and integrity intact, all the more admirable. Read more http://bit.ly/1TonpZ2

Reasons Why Foreign Investors Are Entering The Small Business Credit Market
Foreign investors are looking for opportunities for growth, and a previously unlikely haven for them was the U.S. small business credit market. However, banks, VCs, and institutional investors from oversees are increasingly looking to invest in the small business marketplace. While this would have been an unlikely scenario just a few years ago, times are changing rapidly. Read more: http://onforb.es/1TonpZ3

Size Doesn’t Matter: Why Your Small Business Rocks
America is the land of opportunity, and most Americans are realizing the importance of shopping locally and being loyal to small businesses. That being said, there’s also a huge amount of competition. There are nearly 28 million small businesses in the U.S. alone, accounting for 54% of sales in the nation. Read more at http://bit.ly/1TontIn

Keeping small business alive in Granite Bay - Owners explain what it means to go the decades-long distance
The times and technology may have changed but the importance of quality products and service hasn’t. Only businesses with the highest standards can survive the ups and downs in an ever-changing economic climate. “The challenge to a small business owner these days is keeping pace with technology and knowledge of your particular industry,” Read more http://bit.ly/1TonpZ5

Challenges Face Minority-Run Small Businesses - Two lawmakers are doing what they can to help
Starting your own business brings its own set of challenges especially if you're a minority. "It's difficult to get start-up money from traditional lending institutions." Barry Draper runs his own business. Read more http://bit.ly/1TontIt

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Fashion designer Mona Kowalska makes running a small business look really, really good - Quartz
Mona Kowalska has a smart, measured approach to running her small business, which is reflected in its very name: A Détacher (translation: to detach). Kowalska's company happens to be a New York City-based fashion label—a sector that's not exactly known for its healthy balance—which makes her 17-year run of sustaining a boutique and wholesale business, sanity and integrity intact, all the more...