Can You Afford to Become An Entrepreneur?

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Everyone has good ideas.  Some of them may even be million dollar ideas, but if you live from paycheck to paycheck or way beyond your means, you may never be able to quit your job and start a business. As the Smallbizlady, often I get emails, facebook messages and DM’s on Twitter from people asking […]

Melinda Emerson on Starting Your Own Business Without Using Loans

Book cover titled "Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months" by Melinda F. Emerson, featuring a testimonial, a calendar, and a tagline "Strategies for anyone, anywhere, in any field." Let Melinda Emerson guide you on your entrepreneurial journey!

Q: I am interested in trying to own my own business but don’t want to use loans. What types of grants are out there and how do I get my hands on them? A: We asked small business expert Melinda Emerson, author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months to answer this question: “It’s […]