Is Self-Employment Becoming the New Mantra for Success?
Why people choose this route? Author: Shelly Verma, Contributing Writer On a daily basis, how many people do you encounter that are self-employed? Chances are they could be freelance writers, home...
View ArticleVontia Murray, a Farmer Veteran, client grows her own job
For women veterans, farming offers a promising future...See it on Scoop.it, via Micro-business
View ArticleWhat the Banks and the S.B.A. Could Learn From Silicon Valley
If the merchant cash advance companies can get money to businesses in a few days, couldn't the banks do the same?See it on Scoop.it, via Micro-business
View ArticleButte Montana Saloon Owner: Let Bush Tax Cuts Expire
If I had a dime for every time “small business” was mentioned in this election, I’d probably be the richest guy in Butte. Rich enough to retire.See it on Scoop.it, via Micro-business
View ArticleMicro Business Hub — Growing your biz with ideas that work
Just came across this blog - it's a business how-to-blog.Micro Business Hub - information to help grow your micro business with ideas that work.See it on Scoop.it, via Micro-business
View ArticleInvest in local and micro-business, don't give the farm to corporations
States, cities and counties are giving up more than $80 billion a year to attract or keep companies and the jobs they provide. But officials and governments rarely track how many jobs follow, and many...
View ArticleWhat It Really Takes to Foster an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Investor Brad Feld thinks cities need to let go of the idea of becoming the next Silicon Valley.See it on Scoop.it, via Micro-business
View ArticleFarewell, Bosses: A Wave Of Young Entrepreneurs : NPR
Burdened by the weak economy, more and more millennials — ages 18 to 34 — are becoming their own bosses. A study shows that more than half of them want to start a business or already have.See it on...
View ArticleHow The DIY Electronics Trend Is Empowering People, Communities, Businesses
There's a reason for the maker mantra of "If you can't open it you don't own it." With that ability to open up a device comes a sense of empowerment that is useful for everyone.CAMEO's insight:Taking...
View ArticleHelping Small Business Owners and Home-Based Employees Claim the Home Office...
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View ArticleThe Brooklyn Flea Partners Eye a Bigger Future
From atop their borough’s artisanal scene, the Brooklyn Flea partners Eric Demby and Jonathan Butler are eyeing the future, with a $25 million boost from Goldman Sachs.CAMEO's insight:Good example of...
View ArticleSmall Business Labs: Is Self-Employment Declining?
The BLS recently released their Industry Employment and Output Projections to 2020. One of the more interesting projections is the share of the labor force that is self-employed: it's projected to...
View ArticleMade Woman of the Month | Barbara Vohryzek - GO-Biz
Meet Barbara Vohryzek, who California Governor, Jerry Brown, recently appointed as his Deputy Director for Small Business of GO-Biz.See it on Scoop.it, via Micro-business
View ArticleA Modest Proposal to Open Up Small-Business Credit
Suppose we were to allow lenders to be paid back with a percentage of an entrepreneur's future earnings - irrespective of what company the entrepreneur ends up building or working for.CAMEO's...
View ArticleWomen In (Big) Business: How XX-Driven $10 Million Plus Firms Could Take The...
New U.S. Census data reveals a silver lining to the stagnating numbers of women leading $1 million businesses. Want a hint? Look at the top.See it on Scoop.it, via Micro-business
View ArticleMicrofinance nonprofit Kiva launches in D.C.
D.C. is the fourth site of the nonprofit’s “Kiva City” initiative, connecting local entrepreneurs and lenders. (#socialmedia "will have a transformative effect on how banking is done.” #Kiva...
View ArticleNews - 37% of Europeans would like to be their own boss
Various obstacles prevent Europeans from opting for self-employment, in particular fear of bankruptcy and risk of irregular income. The Flash Eurobarometer "Entrepreneurship in the EU and beyond",...
View ArticleShe's Self Employed and She's On The Road!
She's Self Employed and She's On The Road! Make 2013 a year to invest in your business. We've gathered a list of 10 conferences from across then nation where small business women, entrepreneurs and...
View Article2013 Predictions in Entrepreneurship
Crowdfunding will mostly benefit small businesses rather than high growth tech.CAMEO's insight:Interesting! Sounds like many CAMEO member clients can benefit.See it on Scoop.it, via Micro-business
View ArticleBankPlus Takes on Mississippi Payday Lenders
Uncharacteristically for a bank, BankPlus decided four years ago to compete with payday lenders. Now it successfully offers a small-dollar loan product, with significantly better terms.CAMEO's...
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