Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/3196/Why-Small-Businesses-Dont-Survive.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/3196/Why-Small-Businesses-Dont-Survive.html There are more than 30 million small businesses nationwide. Approximately 65 percent of small businesses are grass-root small businesses, and unfortunately don’t survive because they are not fully equipped or prepared to do business and compete in the marketplace efficiently. They have great intentions, a vision, and a big dream. Many start their business with true purpose-to help others through the use of their products or services. However, most often a new business owner believe they can run a business without a plan or strategy, not considering the unforeseen and possibilities which could influence the outcome of the business. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/3196/What-is-Social-Responsibility-and-How-It-Can-Work-For-You.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/3196/What-is-Social-Responsibility-and-How-It-Can-Work-For-You.html What is social responsibility? The attempt of a business to balance its commitments to groups and individuals in its environment, including customers, other businesses, employees, investors and local communities. Unlike a mission or vision statement, which outlines its commitment to the business’s internal environment and operations. Social Responsibility is in essence your commitment to the external environment of your business. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/3196/Wheres-The-Money.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/3196/Wheres-The-Money.html There are numerous loan programs and lending institutions servicing small business owner’s nationwide. The problem is not getting the money, it’s how and where to find it. If more business owners knew how and where to secure capital, there would be a larger number of businesses growing and succeeding than those that are dissolving-today.