You’ve heard the term “flip-flopper”. It’s typically used in politics and it’s a derogatory term for someone who makes an apparent change in policy or opinion. I’ve always been baffled by the idea that changing an opinion was a bad …
Most people dream of running their own business: following their passion, being their own boss and having control of their time. It sounds glorious! The reality of entrepreneurship (and farming) is far less glamourous. In addition to the actual farming …
Let’s be honest, old business receipts don’t spark joy; even for the most fastidious bookkeepers. If you want to declutter your desk and create an inviting space to keep up with your paperwork, then you may want to recycle all …
Whether you’ve been in business for 10 months or 10 years, you’ve probably turned over the calendar to 2017 with the goal of increasing profits. I know I have. For me, I spent the last week of 2016 (when all …
As you prepare to grow your business, one of the first things you’ll consider is funding. Most entrepreneurs base their decision primarily on the repayment terms: what sort of interest/return does the financier expect and when the funds are expected …
In May’s article we talked about how to prepare for investors from a big picture perspective: learn the language of investors, tell a good story, make sure the numbers add up, be realistic, and be professional. These big picture tips …
When people ask what I do for work, I tell them I’m an articulator. I don’t write business plans or create financial projections; I help entrepreneurs get their business ideas on paper so they can approach investors. I help my …
Dear Julia, I wanted to reach out to you about Slow Money. Do you know whom to contact regarding raising money through them? JD
Here’s an overview of the different articles we’ve written in the past four years. They’re always available in full on our website.
This is a PSA for those food entrepreneurs trying to finance their ventures, whether you’re established, starting up, or still dreaming: there’s funding out there, waiting for you to find it.