Great article from Inc. online, written for Latino Business Owners. In reality, it is great advice for every business owner. Here are the key takeaways, and there is a link at the bottom to the full article –
Here are some logical steps, for Latino owners who want to grow their businesses, that fall out of all this:
1. Learn about the programs out there. Do research on the Internet, talk to the local SBA office, and take some entrepreneurship classes to learn about what resources might be available.
2. Understand that it’s possible to gain necessary capital without signing over your business to someone else.
3. Find local networks of entrepreneurs and investors and become part of them. Get to know who is looking for investments.
4. As the businesses of you and your colleagues and contemporaries grow, build your own networks. Create your own alliances and connections.