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N.Y. Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez
CHICAGO, July 25, 2009 - In an exclusive interview with HispanicBIC.org, N.Y. Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez talks about the pressing issues in the Hispanic business community today.
NEW YORK, June 18, 2009 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced New York City is
implementing five initiatives to aid Hispanic business owners and help strengthen the city’s
economy. He announced the initiatives at a press conference June 17, 2009 at the Audubon
Partnership for Economic Development.
Former administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), Hector Barreto talks about the importance of starting or growing your own small business, and the importance of having a resource such as the Hispanispanic BIC.
Duct Tape Marketing CEO discusses different tactics that small businesses can use including advertising, PR, etc. and the importance of evaluating what is working and what isn’t.
Rieva Lesonsky talks about being aggressive with marketing in down economy, negotiating lower rates for advertising, developing an elevator pitch, creating a brochure, marketing organics. Includes Q&A from small business owners via call-ins.
Interview with Starr Hall, PR Specialist, how she started her small business (2 Point), new media PR campaigns, using public speaking to get known, 2 Point downloadable toolkits, call-in Q&A from small business owners.
Rieva Lesonsky Q&A session with small business call-in and email questions. Bartering, building credibility as an expert, getting started, elevator pitch, etc.
Case study of a small catering business (Vietnamese woman-owned), targeting the right customers, getting feedback, using promotional products and free giveaways, (product pitch) using Microsoft Office and Excel to become more productive.
Rieva Lesonsky Q&A session, employee motivation, open book management, building affiliate relationships, starting holiday marketing early when economy is down, etc.
CEO of non-profit Count Me In is interviewed with a focus on women-owned businesses. Topics include getting a loan, asking for financing, networking, building your business.
High growth entrepreneurship discussion with professor Steven Rogers of Kellogg School of Management, value creation, growing through acquisition, taking calculated risks by having a business plan, etc.
Financial expert Louis Barajas discusses how to make your business work for you rather than you working for your business. Includes Q&A from callers in Spanish.
Industry professionals discuss money management including the importance of conserving cash during a recession and how to build a nest egg for retirement.
Managing cash flow during tough times, raising capital raising capital through friends and family, credit cards, commercial credit line, angel investors and having a blueprint for your business.
Interview with the CEO of a food manufacturing company who started the business from scratch and grew it to a multi-million dollar business. How to risk everything and go for a big idea to become a successful entrepreneur.
Discussion with a serial entrepreneur who started several businesses including “Ladies who Launch,†a 4-week incubator program for women who share ideas and lessons learned about starting a business. Â
Today Show Jean Chatzky shares advice on managing debt including taking your passion and turning it into a business. Test the waters before you jump in and make sure you are prepared with the knowledge to actually succeed.
Learn about ways to prepare for your new business including how to do competitive research, getting funding, using your existing resources, trade marking, hiring employees, etc.