It’s hard enough to start a business when the economy is robust. At least 50 percent of small businesses fail within the first five years because of a lack of capital or poor management skills, said Judy Hawkins, executive director of Women’s Economic Ventures, which has offices in Oxnard and Santa Barbara. For the full story visit www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/28/smarter-starters-nations-economic-troubles-both/
Nation’s economic troubles present both challenges and big opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs
