How to Find Franchise Financing and Funding

How to Find Franchise Financing and Funding

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Once you’ve made the decision to franchise and find a few concepts that align with your preferences, the next question might be, “How will I pay for it?” Not everyone that enters the franchising world has a readily available nest egg. A vast majority of franchisees will … Read more

The Challenges in Getting Funding for Women and Minority-Owned Businesses, And How to Solve Them

The Challenges in Getting Funding for Women and Minority-Owned Businesses, And How to Solve Them

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It is well-known that women- and minority-owned businesses are terribly far behind in accessing capital to fund their startups and small businesses. According to the American Express State of Women-Owned Businesses, women own 49 percent of the businesses in the U.S., but account for less than 10 … Read more

How a New Digital Dollar Could Shake the US Financial System

How a New Digital Dollar Could Shake the US Financial System

President Joe Biden yesterday issued an executive order that could lead to the US creating a digital currency. “My Administration places the highest urgency on research and development efforts into the potential design and deployment options of a United States CBDC [Central Bank Digital Currency],” the executive order said. “These efforts should include assessments of … Read more