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5 Ways Small Businesses Add Recurring Revenue to Thrive

Take an in-depth look at what three small businesses did to pivot their business models from transactional to lucrative recurring revenue models. By Kim Folsom This is Part 3 of our series on adding different revenue streams to your small business. Today I’m giving you some real-world examples of how small business owners pivoted from […]

7 Reasons to Develop Recurring Revenue for Your Small Business

By Kim Folsom This is Part 2 of our series on adding different revenue streams to your small business. Today I’ll talk about why recurring revenue is so crucial to keeping small businesses surviving — and thriving — in any business environment. Visit Part 1 here. Businesses can grow their companies by any number of ways. For instance, they can […]

Advice for the Second Round of PPP Loans

By Kim Folsom The SBA reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for second draws in January 2021. That means if you already received a PPP loan last year, you can apply for a second round. (If you didn’t receive a loan in the first round, you can also apply for your first loan). The SBA […]

Challenges and Solutions for Veteran Entrepreneurs: Part 2

By: Kim Folsom This is Part 2 of a two-part article on veterans and entrepreneurship. Last time we took a look at the state of entrepreneurialism for veterans in the U.S. and discussed some of the problems with financing. Now we’ll cover networking, mentorship, and more. We talk with a lot of veteran entrepreneurs here at Founders […]

Challenges and Solutions for Veteran Entrepreneurs: Part 1

By Kim Folsom This is Part 1 of a two-part article on veterans and entrepreneurship. This time we take a look at the state of entrepreneurialism for veterans in the U.S. and discuss some of the problems with financing. Next time we’ll cover networking, mentorship, and more. Helping veteran entrepreneurs succeed is personal for me. I […]

How Certifications Can Help Businesses Owned by Minorities, Women, and Veterans

By Kim Folsom Getting certified as a minority-owned, woman-owned, or veteran-owned business can be difficult. It takes some persistence, but the benefits can be well worth it. Getting certified can open the door to faster, more lucrative sales and government contracts. Plus, once you’re in a certification group, you typically get access to resources, networking […]

How to Choose the Right Accelerator for Your Business

With so many business accelerators out there, how do you know which one is right for you? Founders First takes a closer look. This is part two of our two-part series on business accelerators. Last time, we covered the basics: What accelerators are and why they might be worthwhile for your business to consider. We talked […]

Why Join a Business Accelerator?

This is part one of a two-part series on business accelerators. Today we’ll look at what business accelerators are and the benefits of joining one. Next time, we’ll take a closer look at the best practices for the most successful accelerators. With approximately 170 start-up accelerators active across the U.S., you might be asking what […]