by frstsite | Dec 29, 2020 | Finance, Funding
Loans and Grants for Women Business Owners You are a woman business owner and there are many things for you to focus on — especially how to find money for your business so it can grow and thrive. There are funding sources out there specifically target women...
by frstsite | Sep 22, 2020 | Employees
Dealing With Payroll Hiring employees means that you will have to upgrade your payroll system. If you have been working as a one-woman show up until this point, it means that you have to establish a payroll system and communicate it to your employee(s). Employees will...
by frstsite | Dec 17, 2019 | Funding
Grants for Women Owned Small Business Searching, planning, and applying for grants are covered in this article from an experienced grant recipient. WomanOwned provides access to thousands of grants for women business owners. A grant for your woman-owned small business...
by frstsite | Jun 14, 2019 | Finance, Funding
Money From Venture Capitalists – What They Look For It’s exciting to have your business being pursued by a venture capitalist (VC). Many entrepreneurs seek out such investors and dream of the success that is told to accompany their backing. Be careful in...
by frstsite | Jun 10, 2013 | Finance, Funding
SBA Loans for Women Women turn to the SBA for loans and grants for their business, but knowing what they offer and how to take advantage of these government funding programs will save you time and headaches. Can I Get Free Money from the SBA? Brace yourself for a...
by frstsite | Jun 9, 2013 | Funding
Beware! Funding Scams To Avoid Telephone calls to entice you, infomercials that look like TV programs with celebrities, “You’re Invited” seminars that offer a big-time sales pitch are all scams you will encounter. Don’t ever give out...
by frstsite | Oct 25, 2012 | Funding
Rewarding Employees and Clients with Corporate Gifts WomanOwned.com has looked around and has found some very competent sites that will make finding the right gift – and even the unusual gift – possible. So you have had a good year and are looking for a way to say...
by frstsite | Aug 15, 2012 | Funding
Options for Poor Credit or Weak Financials Telephone calls to entice you, infomercials that look like TV programs with celebrities, “You’re Invited” seminars that offer a big-time sales pitch are all scams you will encounter. Don’t ever give...
by frstsite | Jul 19, 2012 | Funding, Starting Up
Money For Your Business I’m contacted almost daily from ladies like you who need money to keep their business running or want to find money to open a new business. Learn more about bank loans, business lines of credit and grants. Obtaining funds to start or grow...
by frstsite | Jun 1, 2012 | Funding
The Face of Venture Capitalism is Changing – You Might Just Recognize It We know the number of woman owned businesses is growing by leaps and bounds, but did you know that the way that these businesses are being funded is changing too? Statistics show that while...
by frstsite | May 4, 2012 | Funding
Debt Financing vs. Equity Financing Financing your new business can be categorized into two different types: debt financing and equity financing. These terms may be new, but the concepts behind them probably are not. Check out their meanings and you’ll see which...
by frstsite | Mar 2, 2012 | Funding
Funding From Banks – What They Look For The first place you might check for funding opportunities is your bank, especially if you want to retain control over its growth. Angel investors and venture capitalists are wonderful sources for funding, but require that you...
by frstsite | Feb 16, 2012 | Funding
Funding From Angel Investors – What They Look For Angel investors typically have a successful history in business development themselves and want to spend their money helping other entrepreneurs grow. The angel investor fills the crack in funding between the...
by frstsite | Feb 1, 2012 | Employees
Filing Employee Taxes At The State and Local Level Filing employee taxes at the state and local level are different than filing at the federal level. Learn the differences in the processes before you file. State Level Taxes You must apply for a State Identification...
by frstsite | Feb 1, 2012 | Employees
Filing Employee Taxes at the Federal Level Once you are ready to hire employees, you must register that you are now an employer with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to receive a Federal Tax Identification Number. This is often referred to by the acronyms...
by frstsite | Feb 1, 2012 | Employees
State Tax Forms Use this resource to directly access and download tax forms for each state. Find an E-File Provider from the IRS Website For Sales & Use Tax Registration & Forms–MTC Website ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA (Income Tax)...
by frstsite | Jan 16, 2012 | Funding
How the Small Business Administration (SBA) Can Help? If you are thinking about borrowing money (debt financing) from a bank, but are unable to do it, the Small Business Administration (SBA) may be able to help. They are the largest, single financial backer of small...
by frstsite | Dec 27, 2011 | Government Resources
Requests for Quotes (RFQs) Since the advent of major procurement reform, the federal government and selected state and local governments are now using requests for quotes (RFQs) to buy commercial products and services. The RFQ procedure is a simpler, more streamlined...
by frstsite | Dec 27, 2011 | Government Resources
Minority-Owned, Women-Owned Business Contracting In the prior installment, we talked about women-owned business contracting. This week, we discuss the 8(a) Business Development Program and the Small Disadvantaged Business Certification (SDB) Program. Background: The...
by frstsite | Dec 27, 2011 | Government Resources
State and Local Procurement Rules When selling to a state or local government, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the rules of the jurisdiction to which you’re selling. At the very least, understand the particular jurisdiction’s...
by frstsite | Dec 27, 2011 | Business Plan
Impressing the Bank or Investors There are key sections of your business plan that the bank or investors will review closely. It’s true that they are drawn to your bottom line. Funders want to see how you will invest the money they give to you and how you plan...
by frstsite | Dec 27, 2011 | Business Plan
Undertaking Market Research and Concept Development You have a great idea and are anxious to get your new business underway. Make sure you take the time to find out if your idea is appealing to others and if it can stand on its own two feet. It may take time, but...
by frstsite | Dec 27, 2011 | Government Resources
Performance-Based Contracting Federal, state and local governments have engaged in performance-based contracting for a long time. We’ve witnessed a dramatic upswing, however, in the last few of years, especially at the federal level. Last year, the Office of...
by frstsite | Dec 27, 2011 | Growing, Business Plan
Writing or Refining Your Business Plan A business plan helps you to understand your market, your product, your customer, and your future. All very important things to the direction of your business. Why You Need A Business Plan Starting a business without a business...
by frstsite | Dec 27, 2011 | Government Resources
Minority-Owned Business Contracting In the prior installment, we talked about women-owned business contracting. This week, we discuss the 8(a) Business Development Program and the Small Disadvantaged Business Certification (SDB) Program. Background: The Law The Small...
