Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. Trade equity or services for startup help. This is most often called bartering your skills or something you have for something you need.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

Alternatively, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans provide government-backed financing with favorable terms. Many franchisors partner with financial institutions to offer pre-approved funding packages, streamlining the process and potentially securing better terms.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2025

This targeted marketing strategy , according to SBA guidelines, improves return by focusing on prospects that fit your criteria. Get involved locally by joining community events, and dont forget to tap into online opportunities like influencer and social media marketing to expand your reach. The best approach?

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

What is an SBA Loan? As an independent agency of the government, the SBA partners with both public and private organizations to deliver its services, including loans. An SBA Loan is not a direct loan from the SBA itself. This helps to minimize the risk for both partners and borrowers. Virgin Islands.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 15, 2017

The SBA says that about two-thirds of businesses fold within the first ten years. Building strong business relationships will create a sense of community and help strengthen your brand. Just as you would in a blossoming friendship, reach out to potential business partners and be genuine with them. According to StartupBros : 60.3

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

According to recent statistics from the Small Business Administration (SBA), this approach still accounts for 99 percent the businesses out there today. Growth entrepreneurs quickly find themselves removed from day-to-day operations, and become more and more occupied by transactions with lawyers, investors, and potential acquisition partners.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

List key partners and resources you will need, and then list your core team as well as their roles. List key partners and resources you will need, and then list your core team as well as their roles. This will make mixed messaging much less likely, and make it that much easier for your partners to help you spread your message.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. Trade equity or services for startup help. This is most often called bartering your skills or something you have for something you need.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. Trade equity or services for startup help. This is most often called bartering your skills or something you have for something you need.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 3, 2018

Heather Brunner, Tim Ferriss, Mayor Adler, Whitney Wolfe, Kendra Scott, Andy Roddick, Rod Favaron, Bijoy, whurley… Here are some of the Austin startup community members that will be on stage who you should show up to support! SXSW and Edelman have partnered to launch a special report of the Trust Barometer?—?Edelman’s

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Backed by a team of private local investors, ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. Now we are growing based on the projections our wholesale partners give us annually in sales. Some bankers have a great deal of interest, knowledge, and depth, and can be a champion for a startup brewery via an SBA loan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. Trade equity or services for startup help. This is most often called bartering your skills or something you have for something you need.

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Up and Running

JUNE 30, 2011

The SBA is one of the most vibrant sources of funds and tools for small business owners. It takes many people to successfully secure and close an SBA loan. Knowing who they are and how they work together empowers both lenders and borrowers by helping them identify key partners and opportunities. Player Three: SBA Consultant.

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Up and Running

MAY 30, 2016

It is crucially important that your B&B is located within a community that has a proven tourism track record and a local economy that can support it. Demographic Data on the SBA Website. The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. Additional resources to help you choose a location: How to Choose a Business Location.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2020

Consider Having a Partner. For more and more entrepreneurs, taking on a partner is becoming a more popular option. However, should you decide to have a partner for your business, always make sure you have everything in writing prior to getting started, since this can lessen the chances of any misunderstandings taking place.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 16, 2020

America’s small businesses need institutional players squarely in their corner: big banks, fintech companies like Square and PayPal , community loan funds and philanthropists, the Federal Reserve and the regulators and policymakers. The sheer magnitude of the problem makes it almost impossible for the SBA and its banking partners.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 27, 2020

But the aid programs are largely failing to address the needs of these key entrepreneurial communities and the PPP loans are not getting broadly distributed across these demographics. And more fundamentally, these entrepreneurs are less likely to bank with an SBA approved lender (for example, credit unions are unable to distribute PPP funds).

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 31, 2019

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. HerCampus.com is an example of community-drive content generated by university women. Partner with others: Acquiring new customers can be an expensive process.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. Trade equity or services for startup help. This is most often called bartering your skills or something you have for something you need.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2017

Many small business owners pursue financing through SBA loans and traditional lenders; however, as banks have tightened the reins on loan requests, some may find they must pursue unconventional methods of funding. Your peers and colleagues will likely serve as a valuable resource for attracting clients.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 30, 2012

So here is a brief list in ascending order of time and process difficulty: Friends, Family and Business Partners: Your journey should begin with people that know you, trust you, and believe in your business ability. They can also help you with an SBA (Small Business Administration) loan, if that path is correct for you.

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Board Effect

JUNE 10, 2019

In some areas, communities offer a business incubator that offers assistance to startups, such as free business space, consulting and seed funding. These services may be provided in conjunction with a university, by community development departments or by large companies.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 25, 2024

Another is through industry associations or civic groups such as Rotary or Lions Club or even SCORE, sponsored by the US Small Business Association (SBA). Some larger communities have organizations of corporate directors, composed of a combination of service providers and professional corporate directors.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Many online banks, smaller community banks, and credit unions don’t require minimum balances. Also, you can try a community bank or credit union, which may offer more generous transaction allowances. Applying for an SBA loan? If your bank is not part of the SBA’s Preferred Lender Program, we suggest switching banks.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

After teaching in NYC at SO many different schools, I realized that in 2011 I had enough of a reputation and following that it would make more sense to start a community of parents and teachers who could share in my vision. I don’t ever plan on retiring from this community! HW: You partnered with Bond Street for growth capital.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

After teaching in NYC at SO many different schools, I realized that in 2011 I had enough of a reputation and following that it would make more sense to start a community of parents and teachers who could share in my vision. I don’t ever plan on retiring from this community! HW: You partnered with Bond Street for growth capital.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 20, 2011

10 tips for entrepreneurs on working with a partner - [link]. How The SBA Is Teaching Small Business Owners Social Media - [link]. 10 tips for entrepreneurs on working with a partner - [link]. You’ll find more fun logos in the Random Fun section below. Are you a designer or business owner?

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 28, 2014

As a partner in one of the most visible VC firms in Colorado and an LP in many of the Colorado VC firms, I’ve never heard from Matthew or anyone from the SBIC. One of the other problem is SBA and SBIC’s behavior in governance of the fund. “Then when you dig into it, there were some problems.”

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Since working in this collaborative environment with a community of talented professionals in other fields, she’s successfully started a web design studio and magazine. Grassroots campaigns usually refer to people getting out into their communities physically, to talk to people directly about an issue or cause. Go grassroots.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

It’s an option, even though an expensive one. “ Strategic partner” investors: If you can find a strategic partner willing to invest in your enterprise, consider it a blessing. It is most often a win-win for both you and the strategic partner. Professional angels: This is the arena where I work and play.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Strategic partner” investors: If you can find a strategic partner willing to invest in your enterprise, consider it a blessing. It is most often a win-win for both you and the strategic partner. Small Business Administration (SBA) federally-guaranteed bank loans are becoming available again after years of limited activity.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Other less obvious business plan events are triggered by divorce, death, opening a merchant account, bringing in partners, selling the business, and so forth. . I posted more on this last week on the Industry Word blog hosted by the SBA community site. . Image: shutterstock.com).

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

It’s an option, even though an expensive one. “ Strategic partner” investors: If you can find a strategic partner willing to invest in your enterprise, consider it a blessing. It is most often a win-win for both you and the strategic partner. Professional angels: This is the arena where I work and play.

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VC Adventure

MAY 6, 2020

This program requires businesses to have relationships with certain approved SBA lenders, which women and minority owned businesses are less likely to have. Its initial roll-out excluded certain types of financial institutions (most notably CDFIs) which disproportionately bank these businesses. We can and must do better.

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VC Adventure

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In it we talk about the continued failure of the federal government to help small businesses and highlight some encouraging ways that local communities have stepped into the void to help. Op-ed: Communities across America rush to save Main Street as federal relief for small business stalls. Last week, the U.S.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 6, 2020

Elizabeth Macbride and I wrote an OpEd piece that was posted on CNBC this morning addressing what we believe to be significant shortcomings of the CARES Act and the SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP). Specifically how the stimulus is failing to meet the needs of small businesses around America in this time of crisis.

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Hunter Walker

JULY 14, 2016

Personally, I’m committing time and dollars for the next four months to campaign for Hillary but also speak with and learn more about the local and national economic challenges many communities face. Phin Barnes, Partner, First Round Capital. Marc Bodnick, Co-Founder, Elevation Partners. Piraye Beim, Founder/CEO, Celmatix.

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