Holiday Greetings

I agree with giving back...and I think a loan and training to help an "entrepreneur" is a wonderful idea.
But it seems like to me that it's just as important to help a woman who's trying to do something on her own, doesn't have a college degree, is perhaps middle aged and trying to protect herself during the retirement years, is just as important to help as a college kid.

You don't find any type of organization (or I haven't) that offers help with a woman who wants to open a small business like web design, sewing/alterations, a specialty store with bakery goods....so many things that a middle aged woman could do that would go over well and make money. With husbands leaving their wives for younger women so much, this is a segment of society that nobody cares to help.

I have not been left by a husband, and have been on my own most of my life, but I see this ten times a day, and see these smart women working as waittresses and receptionists when they could be so much more. It just makes me a little sick. If I'm going to give anything or promote an organization to help new businesses, it's going to be for people like myself who are not as lucky as I've been. And I myself am not educated enough to take my business to the next level!

We say congradulations and wishing them a great holiday season too!

And maybe they are off to the race of helping people, in other parts of the world. We see a market void as to the above post, but not just about women. A lot will help minoritys. But, will they help all people that want to earn their dreams. Maybe, we can offer a better solution to helping business star-ups world wide. And raise the capital needed with structure.

To inspire but also to be diligent.

I agree with both posts above. There is an open market, a demand, a supply, a need for this kind of support in this country - across the board. I could see the Trump Foundation providing the structure. I could see recruitment of senior citizens, displaced workers, housewives, and the handi-capable to develop small businesses. How about a special division designed to work with youth in high school and college? Then, we need to develop strong export systems and tools for these businesses so our goods can fill a stronger postion of the world market. Have you ever checked out the book
Ripples from the Zambezi: Passion, Entrepreneurship, and the Rebirth of Local Economies: Ernesto Sirolli
This is an inspiring read.

Mr. Sexton, You are so right about our obligation to give back, but I would encourage everyone to take it further than just the Holiday. I believe there are small things we can give every day, and it is often those small things that are part of what bring us, and those we lift, greatness. Those small gifts can be smiles, kind words, an idea, attention, presence, love.

This reminds me of many things I was taught as a child. "What goes around comes around." -anonymous
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." - Hebrew Proverb
"What we put out into the world will come back to us multiplied." - unknown source
"You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." -Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet
"The only gift is a portion of thyself." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays everyone, I definately agree with giving back, not only in monetary but also in time. Inspiring entreprenuers is the wonderful part of being a business coach, consultant and financing broker that is why i love what i do and is why i spend so much time on trumpuniversity.com. I look forward to offering and receiving more help in the new year

This is my first time on this blog and I am grateful for the opportunity to ask questions and hopefully find answers. I am very new to Entrepreneurship, approaching retirement age quickly and frankly need a lot of help! That's another story however. Here's my issue: I am starting a website for victims and survivors of domestic violence. I am hoping to reach the women who fall between the cracks in this epidemic.; to provide a safe, peaceful place where women can learn about the various aspects of domestic violence and the types of abuse that fall under that term. A place where they can learn how to move from victim to survivor, from abuse to freedom. My ultimate goal is to start a foundation that would be able to assist women who don't qualify for help from social service agencies and are trying to start a new life. There are so many that fall into this category and their options are severly limited.
I am wondering if there is some organization, place or person(s) that I could be directed to where I might find help covering the startup and maintenance costs of the site. I have spent money that I really can't afford to spend on this because it is so important to me but that is catching up with me and I am running out of time and options. Any direction anyone can give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.