Up and Running

MAY 6, 2015

Each week we discuss the latest news, resources and advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In this week’s episode we discuss: 10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan. We’re helping small businesses. Peter: Collateral is a major sticking point for a lot of small businesses.

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Up and Running

MAY 21, 2015

The value and “degree of fit” may be based on the quality, cost, or the amount of time to acquire the information using these practical market research tools. Access to this secondary market research data may be yours for the asking and cost you only an email, letter, phone call, or perhaps a nominal fee for copying and postage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

A common excuse I hear from entrepreneurs for not doing the work is that real market research takes too much time, and costs too much money. The local Small Business Association (SBA) offices, or their equivalent in other countries, can often provide market statistics on key market domains in your area.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

You might have many business ideas, but it’s important for you to focus on one. You can learn more about the nuts and bolts of establishing and maintaining a consistent brand in Grow Your Small Business with Consistent Branding. Fill in the Business Blanks. This is where market research can help you.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

There are also a number of less traditional sources worth turning to: Advertising representatives for statistics and data on your competition or the industry in general. How easy is it (and how much will it cost you) to acquire a customer? How much money and effort will it cost to deliver the value you would like to be offering?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2014

A common excuse I hear from entrepreneurs for not doing the work is that real market research takes too much time and costs too much money. The local Small Business Association (SBA) offices, or their equivalent in other countries, can often provide statistics on key market domains in your area.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Any information that helps support your business idea goes here, including market studies, legal agreements, photos of your products, and more. For more information about how to create a business plan, the Small Business Administration has you covered. Click here to see their complete guide to writing a business plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2016

A common excuse I hear from entrepreneurs for not doing the work is that real market research takes too much time, and costs too much money. The local Small Business Association (SBA) offices, or their equivalent in other countries, can often provide market statistics on key market domains in your area.

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entrepreMusings

JANUARY 26, 2011

The following is a guest post by Bill Hazelton , Managing Director of Credit Card Assist , a leading credit card resource site for consumers and small business owners and Sell It! In periods of high unemployment, many of those having a hard time finding a job consider starting their own business as an alternative. Internships.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2011

Obviously, falling income over the past two years put additional pressure on small business cash flow. Small business owners now recognize the importance of planning amid the new economic environment and want to spend more time doing it. Increased business role in US economic recovery. One out of two U.S.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2017

While starting your own firm can be incredibly rewarding, building any type of business comes with its fair share of challenges. Many factors play into the success of a small business startup , and you must be prepared to invest a great deal of time and money. The more visibility you have, the better your business will do.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Navigating the transition between a salaried employee and running your own consulting business can be tricky. People often ask: How do I get clients for my consulting business? Can I start a consulting business while working full time? How do I become a small business consultant? Every business needs accounting.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

While our data does apply to a US audience, the reasons for starting a business really aren’t going to be that different, whether you’re in Canada or South Africa. Think the country is dominated by big businesses run by people with MBAs? You don’t need any ‘special’ training to run a business.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Keep in mind, the world is full of people who want to succeed in business. To find an answer better than “gut instinct,” we talked to successful small business owners about how they hedged their bets, and the answers were creative and easy to implement. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

People often ask: How much does it cost to set up an Etsy shop? Do you have to have a business license to sell on Etsy? Top Etsy shop ModParty uses their cover photo to advertise their shop name as well as to show off some truly excellent product photos. ” But what numbers are important when starting an Etsy business?

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

Before you can start to seriously plan your own craft beer business, you need to understand the end goal that you’re aiming for. Choosing your business model is the first step in that direction. This is true for any business, not just for brewery businesses. We recommend that you write a business plan.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

The software was sold based on installation cost running on local servers for enterprises—which was very, very expensive. There was a big need in the market for small and medium-sized businesses that could not afford to pay for local servers and an IT team. 35 Great Ways to Fund a Small Business.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

If you’re interested in starting a real estate business to help buyers and sellers navigate the stressful and complicated process of working through one of the biggest transactions of their lives, you’ll need to make sure your business is well prepared. How much do real estate business owners make?

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 31, 2019

While one-third of the budget is allocated to marketing technology acquisition, nearly 21 percent of the budget is set aside for multi-channel advertising. For businesses that earn less than $5 million annually in sales, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) recommends allocating six to seven percent of the revenue.

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