From AI to Z in Entertainment in 2024 – Part One
The two industries on Earth that are changing more, and faster, than almost all other are AI and entertainment. AI is a few years old, entertainment is centuries old. Oddly…
Navigating the New Narrative Requirements for SBA’s 8(a) Certification
Introduction The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program is a long-term program that provides training and resources to entrepreneurs from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The goal of this program is…
Financing International Trading Transactions
How to Start an International Trading Business – Part 5 Introduction This is the fifth and last article in our series about international trading. In our first post, we gave…
International Trade – Risky Business
How to Start an International Trading Business – Part 4 This article is the 4th installment in our series on the business of international trade. Readers might recall our first…
International Trade – Documentation Requirements
How to Start an International Trading Business – Part 3 In our international trade series of blog posts, we have mentioned several times that while international trade transactions can be…
International Trade – Pay Attention to the Regulatory Issues
How to Start an International Trading Business - Part 2 As part of the well-received “How to…” series of blog posts we have published in the past few years, we…
How to Start an International Trading Business
International trade is the import and/or export of products, services, or commodities between companies or individuals in different countries. Trade exists because a buyer wants to import something a seller…
From Idea to Investment: A Roadmap for Pre-Seed and Seed Funding for New Founders
Starting a business is often a thrilling journey and sometimes unpredictable. You might begin with a spark, a concept, and a world of potential. However, transitioning from an initial idea…
The Rapid Growth of AI in Commercial Real Estate
AI’s impact on many global industries and segments is increasing daily. In US commercial real estate (both housing and non-housing segments), the increased use of AI provides numerous benefits to…
WBE vs. WOSB Certification: Which Is Right for Your Business?
According to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), roughly 40% of businesses in the U.S. are owned by women, generating $1.8 trillion a year. Unfortunately, this number represents just…