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12.29.17
3 Small Business Lending Trends for 2018
There is no doubt the economy is strong and growing. Banks were not shy in lending to small business in 2017. From all accounts, it looks like that trend will continue. According to PayNet, there is a $50 Billion+ credit gap in the U.S. today. In Indiana alone, there is a $2 Billion in lost […]
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3 Lessons from Santa
Tis the season to learn from Santa. The jolly man in red is preparing the sleigh, checking his list, and Norad will soon be tracking his movements and magical journey around the world. With Christmas sneaking up on all of us, I got to thinking about how Santa and his elves can teach entrepreneurs a lesson or […]
Read More12.13.17
Next Big Thing–3 Entrepreneurship Trends to Watch in 2018
It’s that time of year when we look toward the next one. We at The NIIC are always keeping our fingers on the pulse of best practices and trends, especially those related to entrepreneurship. That said, here’s what some of the experts have forecasted for 2018: The contingent and remote workforces will continue to expand. […]
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What is in a name?
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”-William Shakespeare You’ve likely heard of this quotation before from the great poet William Shakespeare. The reference is often used to imply the name of something does not affect what it really is. However, in this case it does. The Women’s Economic Opportunity Center does so much more […]
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5 Ways to Teach Kids to Become Entrepreneurial
Ask a kid what he/she wants to be when they grow up and they might rattle off a list of professions. “Small business owner” is not likely to roll off their tongue, and it doesn’t appear in the PSAT career wheel either—and that’s a shame. But these same kids will say they want the independence […]
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