Revenue-based financing (RBF) can be a good option for companies who don’t want to give up equity, but how does it work? — By Kim Folsom In this 4-part series, we’ll take a look at the ends and outs of revenue-based financing (RBF), including what it is, an overview of some RBF investment firms, successful case studies, and how to prepare to apply for RBF if you think it’s a good fit for…

Surviving and thriving through Covid-19 hasn’t been easy, but we talked to three companies who pivoted to success during the pandemic. Part 3: Maxable — By Kim Folsom In this three-part series, we’ll take a look at three companies who faced the challenges of the pandemic head on and won. Their stories offer a wealth of advice for any business looking to pivot to sustainability during the virus crisis.

Surviving and thriving through Covid-19 hasn’t been easy, but we talked to three companies who pivoted to success during the pandemic. Part 2: San Diego Code School By Kim Folsom In this three-part series, we’ll take a look at three companies who faced the challenges of the pandemic head on…

Surviving and thriving through Covid-19 hasn’t been easy, but we talked to three companies who pivoted to success during the pandemic. Part 1: SaulPaul. — By Kim Folsom In this three-part series, we’ll take a look at three companies who faced the challenges of the pandemic head on and won. Their stories offer a wealth of advice for any business looking to pivot to sustainability during the virus crisis.

An angel and venture capital investor offers advice for women entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level. — By Kim Folsom I recently talked with Barbara Clarke, Founder and President of The Impact Seat. Since 2012, Barbara has made 60 investments in women-led ventures and invested in 15 funds led by women. With Women’s History Month winding down, I thought it would be a good time to discuss…

Over the last 50 years, the number of women business owners has grown exponentially — and the ceiling is still very, very high. — By Kim Folsom March is Women’s History Month, and we have so much to celebrate — especially in the business world! Ladies, we’ve come a long way since 1972 when female entrepreneurship was first mentioned in the U.S. Census. Today, 36% of small business owners are women. They rock health…

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…

Adding recurring revenues can make the difference between surviving and thriving in any business climate — and particularly now. — 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…

Adding new streams of revenue can be critical to your business success. — By Kim Folsom This is Part 1 of a three-part series that explores how small businesses can add new and recurring revenues to stabilize their income and grow. You can never rest on your laurels when you’re running a business — particularly these days. We’ve endured the pandemic and an…