Bright Surge LLC

01/09/2019

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2018/12/13/how-banks-can-help-close-the-small-business-funding-gap/

As the face of entrepreneurship keeps changing, banks need to change the way they approach entrepreneurs.

01/07/2019

With all the tools success still comes down to great customer service.

The best thing small businesses can do for their customers online? Invest in quality WiFi, handle negative reviews graciously and use a video library.

12/27/2018

Being an entrepreneur is popular but here Marcus Lemonis, the successful businessman great advice on motivations that might not lead to success.

Self-made millionaire Marcus Lemonis has five "red flags" for people who shouldn't run their own business.

12/21/2018

Great article on the state of small business.

It's a good time to get a loan but also to take advantage of tax reform and keep pace with tech.

12/16/2018

Looking to start a business but need capital? This article might be a good place to begin your research.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/12/07/how-can-i-start-a-business-from-nothing/

12/05/2018

Good advice for some common hurdles.

There's a lot of unpredictability when you're an entrepreneur. However, these are six of the most common obstacles and how to overcome them.

11/27/2018

I often learn about leadership or business through my other interests; sports serve as a great resource that can apply to my business interests.

A huge failure can set up a small business owner for greater success, once the pain and embarrassment are gone. Take it from Tiger Woods.

11/22/2018

When an opportunity is presented it can be difficult to independently evaluate. Knowing your risk tolerance and biases can be helpful.

Consider five key areas to assess how comfortable you really are with risk.

11/19/2018

Whatever your venture, all entrepreneurs must save for retirement.

If you can't save due to one or several of the circumstances listed in the article please find a solution or consult a financial professional to help; you can't afford not to save.

The business always comes first, and that's the first big mistake.

11/13/2018

How many of these traits do you have? If not as many as you'd like how can you work to gain these capabilities in 6-12 months? Success is build; not born.

The managing partner of Backstage Capital discussed her investing philosophies at the 2018 Fast Company Innovation Festival.

11/05/2018

Great advice to build your financial portfolio; 4 simple but effective steps.

The key to financial freedom is to recognize consistently successful patterns and to model them, using them to guide the decisions you make.

08/04/2018

Startups are the rage but as this article suggests entrepreneurship isn’t always accurately depicted.

Starting a business can seem thrilling and freeing. But experts say many ambitious young Americans would be better off joining an established organization — or at least adequately preparing themselves for the trials and inevitable disappointments of entrepreneurship.