Tag: entrepreneurship
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Know the Rules of the GameⓇ Podcast: New Episode Every Wed., 8 AM PST
Know the Rules of the GameⓇ Podcast is releasing new episodes each week at https://www.nawrb.com/podcast/, iTunes and Youtube! These podcasts feature invigorating and open discussions with key executive leaders and experts on recent trends and developments in the housing and real estate ecosystem. Don’t miss these captivating discussions with your host Desiree Patno, CEO & President…
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WHER Chat: California is Home to Top Cities for Minority-Owned Startups
Ecommerce software platform Volusion released a report on the top places in the United States with the greatest share of minority-owned startups. Their findings show that five out of the top 15 metropolitan areas with the highest share of minority-owned startups are in California, and only the top nine areas have more than 40 percent…
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U.S. Metro Cities Where Minority Businesses are Thriving and Struggling
There are approximately 8 million minority-owned businesses in the United States, and each faces its own obstacles in terms in reaching success, such as access to capital and location. LendingTree just released a new report on the top cities where minority-owned businesses are succeeding, such as those whose annual revenue exceeds $500,000, and places where…
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SHETalk: Tami Bonnell of EXIT Realty
To say that we had compelling, witty, and even funny speakers at this year’s conference would be an understatement. So, we knew when CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. Tami Bonnell signed on to deliver a SHETalk at our 2018 Conference in Chicago, we knew we were in for a treat. Tami has more experience than…
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Innovative Ways Women Entrepreneurs Can Gain Access to Capital
Capital is pivotal for the success of any entrepreneur to launch a sustainable and lucrative business. Traditional routes of access to capital are changing as technological development creates new avenues, and the distance between entrepreneur and investor decreases due to an increase in fast and efficient communication. Women entrepreneurs have notoriously faced hardships in gaining…
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2018 Live Conference Updates: OMWI/Procuring Contracts
Procuring contracts may not sound the most glamorous of topics, however, this panel was not only information-packed but all of our speakers from government and local agencies made themselves incredibly accessible to our attendees.
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John Yen Wong, Founding Chairman of AREAA, & Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, CEO 2020 Women on Boards on NAWRB Conference, Year of Women
We are thrilled to have the support of John Yen Wong, Founding Chairman of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, CEO and L.A. Chapter Co-chair of 2020 Women on Boards ahead of our 5th Annual Conference in Chicago! John keeps it simple:: “NAWRB: Great Content, Great Speakers, Great Conferences, Great People, Great Organization.” While Betsy sums up her…
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Real Estate Agent, Or Treasure Hunter?
Uncovering a home’s story is the best part of the job A recent story making the headlines sparked our imaginations. While not directly relating to real estate and housing, its premise is familiar to anyone who has discovered long-lost memories within an older home. A Georgia woman walked into her local Goodwill and noticed a…
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Goodbye Sweet Spade: Remembering the Influential Style of Kate Spade
Today we are saddened to find out that the influential designer Kate Spade was found dead. For someone known for an elegance associated with brightness and a certain smart yet playful style- it’s painful to think of such a voice being extinguished. Kansas City, Missouri native Spade, who recently legally changed her name to Kate Valentine…
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Has the Role of Women in Business Made Progress?
During 2017, there was a noticeable increase of women’s leadership conferences held across the country and the world. At these conferences, women participated in dialogues regarding business strategies and discussed mutual professional challenges. Thus, while 2017 was a year in which women made strides, what was the path leading up to this movement toward professional…