Category: Growing a Business

How This Veteran’s Transition to Civilian Life Led to a Successful Business

How This Veteran’s Transition to Civilian Life Led to a Successful Business

Ryan Guina transitioned into the civilian sector after six years of active duty in the Air Force. The transition was difficult for him, and throughout the process he documented what he learned so that other veterans didn’t have to reinvent the wheel. He is now the owner of The Military Wallet, a personal finance website, newsletter, and podcast for military members, veterans, and their families. He’s also a current member of the Air National Guard. Here’s his story, as told… Read More
2 Ways to Win This Small Business Saturday

2 Ways to Win This Small Business Saturday

As a small business owner, you’re part of a tribe. You may not have a lobbyist in D.C., but you do have each other to rally around. Events like Small Business Saturday can help. This year, the “shop small” holiday falls on Nov. 26—smack dab in the middle of Thanksgiving weekend. You shouldn’t ignore it. The event has become a key piece of the holiday shopping season; over 88 million people have taken part since 2010. Nav believes small businesses… Read More
6 Important Resources for Veteran Small Business Owners

6 Important Resources for Veteran Small Business Owners

As Veterans Day approaches, Nav wants to remind veteran entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners that there are a ton of resources to help you start and grow your business. There are 2.4 million veteran-owned businesses, which in total employ 5.8 million people and generate $1.2 trillion in annual receipts, according to the Small Business Administration. Furthermore, veterans are more likely than non-veterans to own two or more businesses, and veteran-owned businesses tend to have a longer lifespan. In the spirit… Read More
Will Your Side Gig Stop You From Getting a Mortgage?

Will Your Side Gig Stop You From Getting a Mortgage?

This is a guest post by Joseph Kelly, mortgage expert and president of Arc Loan Mortgage Management. An increasing number of people have side businesses, or “gigs,” that make up part of their financial picture, though few give much thought to the effect they will have when it comes to getting a mortgage, either to purchase or refinance a home. Sometimes having the extra income from a side job or business makes the deal work, but sadly sometimes it will kill… Read More
This Week’s Happenings: $1,500 a Day, Identifying a Target Market, and The Best Sale

This Week’s Happenings: $1,500 a Day, Identifying a Target Market, and The Best Sale

[Podcast] The Calculated Risks That Helped Khara Kapas Make $1,500 a Day Risk aversion can be both a blessing and a curse. Entrepreneurship is a job charged with new risks around every corner, and it’s important to take enough calculated risks to realize your goals. Here’s how this risk-averse entrepreneur is crushing it in the fashion scene, getting her start by selling via popup shops and social media before she even had a website. “I knew that I need to… Read More
This Week’s Happenings: The Key to Sustainable Advantage, and an Inside Look at Detractors and Promoters

This Week’s Happenings: The Key to Sustainable Advantage, and an Inside Look at Detractors and Promoters

Are you SBA’s Next Winner? Small business owners with a stellar success story have the opportunity to join the ranks of businesses like Ben & Jerry’s, Stonyfield Farm, and Chobani, all businesses that have previously won the SBA’s National Small Business Week Award. There are 14 different nomination categories for the SBA’s Award, and applications are open until early January 2017. How Wells Fargo’s Work Culture May Have Cleared The Way For Scandal "To every organizational leader out there—what should… Read More