Category: Small Business

May 272015

Intern Welcome: Alesia Lujan-Hernandez

in Small Business

Hi, my name is Alesia Lujan-Hernandez, and I am the lending and administration intern at PeopleFund for summer 2015. I am a senior Political Science Major with a concentration in Peace, Justice and Human Rights at Haverford College in Pennsylvania . I am currently preparing for the LSAT, however first I plan…

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Hi, my name is Alesia Lujan-Hernandez, and I am the lending and administration intern at PeopleFund for summer 2015. I am a senior Political Science Major with a concentration in Peace, Justice and Human Rights at Haverford College in Pennsylvania . I am currently preparing for the LSAT, however first I plan…

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May 222015

Funding our Nation’s Heroes: Financing Veteran Entrepreneurship

in Small Business

The following article was written by PeopleFund staff as a guest post for the new SCORE blog on entrepreneurship, financing, lending, and business practices. “Show Me the Money” “Vetrepreneurs” Want to Know    We routinely hear  that “veterans make great business owners,” because they do— specialized training,  job experience, teamwork and discipline…

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The following article was written by PeopleFund staff as a guest post for the new SCORE blog on entrepreneurship, financing, lending, and business practices. “Show Me the Money” “Vetrepreneurs” Want to Know    We routinely hear  that “veterans make great business owners,” because they do— specialized training,  job experience, teamwork and discipline…

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Apr 232015

Client Feature – ScratchMeNot

in Client Success,Small Business

Andrea Thomas was a hotshot architect at the height of her career. She spent long hours drawing up the plans for buildings, a job that was as demanding as it was gratifying. However, in 200(?), Andrea found a job that was even more satisfying: mother. A new mom, Andrea faced many of…

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Andrea Thomas was a hotshot architect at the height of her career. She spent long hours drawing up the plans for buildings, a job that was as demanding as it was gratifying. However, in 200(?), Andrea found a job that was even more satisfying: mother. A new mom, Andrea faced many of…

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Apr 102015

Client Feature: “Love Around the World” Edition!

in Client Success,Small Business

Want to do something romantic for the special person in your life? Plan a romantic date that takes them around the world without a passport. This month’s client internationally-themed client feature will most definitely put the love back in your love life.     Austin’s Best Flowers Start your romantic evening on…

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Want to do something romantic for the special person in your life? Plan a romantic date that takes them around the world without a passport. This month’s client internationally-themed client feature will most definitely put the love back in your love life.     Austin’s Best Flowers Start your romantic evening on…

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Mar 232015

Client Feature: Foodie Edition!

in Small Business,SXSW

March is a busy time for the great city of Austin. The official arrival of spring means that the live music capital of the world is buzzing with visitors from all over who have come to be part of the many events taking place this month. If you’re in town for the festivities…

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March is a busy time for the great city of Austin. The official arrival of spring means that the live music capital of the world is buzzing with visitors from all over who have come to be part of the many events taking place this month. If you’re in town for the festivities…

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Nov 262014

‘Tis the Season for Giving Thanks

in Small Business

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude, a season in which we turn up our coats against the cold and turn to each other for community and holiday cheer. It can often feel hectic, crowded, and stressful as we brave the grocery aisles to put together annually anticipated recipes. Thanksgiving certainly…

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Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude, a season in which we turn up our coats against the cold and turn to each other for community and holiday cheer. It can often feel hectic, crowded, and stressful as we brave the grocery aisles to put together annually anticipated recipes. Thanksgiving certainly…

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Aug 202014

Client Feature – RedBird Pilates

in Client Success,Small Business

by Erica Herbst PeopleFund has found an outstanding example of the dedication it takes to build a small business from the ground up in Lee Vallely and Elisabeth Kristof. Beginning 2007 in her small loft in downtown Austin, Lee taught all classes herself to small groups that could fit through her door. When…

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by Erica Herbst PeopleFund has found an outstanding example of the dedication it takes to build a small business from the ground up in Lee Vallely and Elisabeth Kristof. Beginning 2007 in her small loft in downtown Austin, Lee taught all classes herself to small groups that could fit through her door. When…

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Aug 142014

Client Feature – V12 Yoga

in Client Success,Small Business

by Erica Herbst  Veronica Torres Hazely opened V12 Yoga with her husband Ade Hazely hoping to bring the transformative power of yoga to downtown Dallas. Veronica built her business out of her existing dedication to the practice for stress relief and the physical and mental benefits. She came to PeopleFund after consulting with the…

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by Erica Herbst  Veronica Torres Hazely opened V12 Yoga with her husband Ade Hazely hoping to bring the transformative power of yoga to downtown Dallas. Veronica built her business out of her existing dedication to the practice for stress relief and the physical and mental benefits. She came to PeopleFund after consulting with the…

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Aug 82014

Client Feature – Trinh’s A/C Services

in Client Success,Small Business

by Erica Herbst Tieu Trinh is the owner and sole proprietor of Trinh’s A/C Services which he founded in Carrolton, TX in 1989 under a different name. He has been serving the Greater Austin area ever since. Trinh repairs and installs HVAC systems primarily, but also installs and repairs solar panel systems….

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by Erica Herbst Tieu Trinh is the owner and sole proprietor of Trinh’s A/C Services which he founded in Carrolton, TX in 1989 under a different name. He has been serving the Greater Austin area ever since. Trinh repairs and installs HVAC systems primarily, but also installs and repairs solar panel systems….

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