In this podcast business mentor and lender BC Clark from the Nebraska Enterprise Fund discusses getting ready for your loan. She also discusses what she looks for as a lender and helps you know what to do to prepare for a loan.

In this episode I ask you the question of are you ready for funding for your business and what you should consider. If you haven't yet signed up for the weekly newsletter visit www.blacksidebusiness.com and receive a free copy of my recently released eBook called Funding Sources for Your Startup a Beginner's Guide.

In this fun and informative interview I talk with Kira McConico the owner of Integrity Designs in Kansas City www.integritydesigns01.com . Kira discusses how she transitioned from being an administrative assistant to an owner of a marketing and graphics design company. She shares how she had to self-educate and take a leap of faith to achieve her dreams. We also discuss her new project, which is an eight week course where she helps new business owners startup and grow effective businesses.

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This interview is powerful and very important for entrepreneurs. Stacey talks about her journey from a high paying job to couch surfing while pursuing her vision. She provides key insights into what you need to do to be an entrepreneur. ALSO she is hosting The Happy Conference on October 7 - 9, 2016. Visit www.thehappyconference.co for more information!

Stacey Flowers is an international speaker and author. In this powerful two part interview she talks about the risks she took to start her own business, facing doubters and overcoming fear. Her new book God Wants Your To Be Happy can be found at www.staceyflowers.com

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In this episode I discuss the three biggest challenges Black professionals face when looking to start a side business. These are:

1. Confidence

2. Time Management

3. Picking the Right Idea

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