As busy entrepreneurs trying to grow our businesses, no matter the state of the economy, we all need help at one time or another. But we don’t usually have the budget to hire a business consultant or coach. Is it … Continue reading →

Ray Bowman to provide international trade expertise CAMARILLO, Calif. – Secretary of Commerce John Bryson recently appointed international trade expert Ray Bowman, director of EDC-VC’s Small Business Development Center, to the prestigious national District Export Council, Southern California Chapter. As … Continue reading →

Crowdfunding—raising funds from “crowds” of individuals online via websites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo—has been used to finance thousands of projects, inventions and businesses in the past few years. Now, a provision of the recently enacted JOBS Act, called the CROWDFUND … Continue reading →

April 20, 2012 You’ve seen the commercials that claim it’s easy to get free money from Uncle Sam to start your own business. You’ve heard people saying there are federal government grants available to help grow your business. But have … Continue reading →

Developing a reputation as an expert in your industry can raise your business’s profile; help you attract customers, partners and employees; and even enable you to charge more for your products and services. You’re already an expert in what you … Continue reading →