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The Collapse of SVB
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The Collapse of SVB

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), established in 1983, quickly became a cornerstone of the tech and venture capital community in Silicon Valley and beyond. SVB carved out a niche unlike any traditional banking institution. Its focus on providing financial services to innovative and rapidly evolving sectors placed it at the heart of the tech boom. However, the bank's remarkable journey came to an abrupt and unexpected halt in March 2023, when it collapsed in what was marked as one of the most significant bank failures in U.S. history since the financial crisis in 2008.

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6 Alternate Ways To Finance Small Businesses
Entrepreneurship Robert Gates Entrepreneurship Robert Gates

6 Alternate Ways To Finance Small Businesses

As an entrepreneur, building a successful business hinges just as much on your core business idea as it does on your ability to raise enough capital. Obtaining a business loan is challenging but finding a venture capitalist who is interested in your idea, even harder. A personal loan might not be enough to tide you over which leaves you wondering exactly where to turn. There are different types of findings available to you as an entrepreneur. Your business and scope of growth will largely determine which funding arena is right for you.

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Investing vs. trading
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Investing vs. trading

Investing and trading are two distinct approaches to participating in financial markets, each with its own strategies, goals, and time horizons. In this blog entry, we go over the key differences between investing and trading.

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Healthy Business Practices
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Healthy Business Practices

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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