Archive for July, 2010

Business incubators put startups on the fast track

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

While financing is certainly one thing on the mind of an entrepreneur looking to start a corporation, there are also a number of other things a startup needs. Inc. magazine says that business incubators can help emerging small business owners take that next step. The idea is simple, the magazine says. Established business leaders give [...]

Adrian College putting entrepreneurs through small-business boot camp

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Michigan’s Adrian College is helping entrepreneurs and small business owners get the help they need to get their new businesses off the ground with a three-day business "boot camp" at the school’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. The courses will be taught by school faculty and various local business leaders, and will help area entrepreneurs network [...]

Simi Valley hiring small business advocate

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

As part of its budget for next year, the Simi Valley City Council will hire a management analyst, who will help business owners looking to relocate their companies into the area or smooth out the business application process, the Ventura County Star reports. City officials are also considering a "business roundtable," which would bring various [...]

Tulsa program helps encourage business incorporation in Oklahoma

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

The organization known as Tulsa’s Young Professionals has launched a new business center to help speed up the development and ensure success of startups in the area, according to Area Development Online. The business center – called The Forge – has been in development for five years, according to the site, and will serve as [...]

New Jersey officials urge small business owners to take advantage of existing programs

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

As many entrepreneurs are looking for credit to start or expand their businesses, one New Jersey representative is visiting companies in person to let them know about state and federal programs they can take advantage of, Passaic Valley Today reports. Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. spoke to several area business leaders in Totowa, New Jersey, as [...]