Monthly Archives: February 2010

Business Planning Ethics

The journey of finding the right business planning consulting firm can be long and arduous. Most entrepreneurs do not have the time or resources to craft a business plan that is both detailed and professional. The SBA states that it … Continue reading

Posted in business plans, ethics | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Entrepreneurs Turn To 401(k)s To Fund Start-Up Businesses

Don Poffenroth paged through a magazine on a flight several years ago when an article grabbed his attention: Entrepreneurs could use 401(k) savings to start a business without getting hit by taxes and early-withdrawal penalties. He and a partner had … Continue reading

Posted in business start-up, entrepreneurs, raising capital, small business, start-up advice, tips and tricks | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Ethos 360 Free Investor Pitch Clinic and Loan Clinic- Portland Event

Ethos 360 is pleased to announce its Free Investor Pitch Clinic and Loan Clinic Event to help Portland area entrepreneurs polish their pitch presentation skills along with getting their questions answered about applying for small business loans. The goal is … Continue reading

Posted in Ethos 360 events, investor pitch clinic, loan clinic | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Email Marketing: A Business Necessity That Isn’t As Troublesome As You Thought

Sending email marketing materials is one of the most cost effective tools to keep your business in the minds of your clients and contacts. The pain comes when you think of: what will it look like? How will I design … Continue reading

Posted in branding, entrepreneurs, marketing, small business marketing, tips and tricks | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment