Of the many challenges that face start-ups, one is assembling a network of advisors to assist in achieving the company’s goals.  Fortunately for Portland area companies, there is a strong entrepreneurial community that plays that role.  Think of groups such as OEN, OTBC, Oregonstartups.com or even OECDD, not to mention the wealth of Internet resources.  On a national level, the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) plays a significant role in providing financing to start-ups, as we wrote (more…)