Board Effect

JULY 7, 2021

Government grants for small business startups are plentiful if you know where to look for them. Federal, state, and local governments offer many grants for various types of businesses to help boost the economy. Grants provide valuable opportunities to kickstart your business, fund new initiatives, or weather challenging times.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

Targeting funding opportunities aimed specifically at women-owned businesses should be a priority funding strategy of any women-led startup or small business. Not only do such funding sources focus on women-owned businesses, they also tend to offer more favorable terms. US Small Business Administration (SBA).

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 28, 2016

I’ve had a number of meetings over the years with the Small Business Administration (SBA) whose name says it all. Over the last few years, I’ve been exploring the idea that we really have two types of small businesses: local businesses and startup businesses. Oh, and inertia. They follow.

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Up and Running

JUNE 29, 2010

If you’re serious about starting a business, growing a business that already exists or managing your business better, and you’re in the United States, then you ought to know where the nearest SBDC is. That stands for Small Business Development Center. There are about 1,000 of them in the United States.

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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. As the total owner of your own small business, you have maximum control of where and how to spend your time and money.

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 8, 2020

My partner Seth Levine recently put up an extremely thoughtful post titled SBA PPP Loans Aren’t for Everyone. The other is an OpEd for CNBC written by Seth and Elizabeth Macbride titled Stampede for emergency loans is crushing lenders, putting millions of small businesses at risk. Here are steps to fix the system.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

So far, I am really impressed with crowdSPRING’s business model (especially if you are a buyer) and would recommend it to other small business owners. It is a free counseling service from the SBA and is wonderful. What has been your favorite career/business endeavor so far? Traveling the world. Not too shabby.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

Alternatively, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans provide government-backed financing with favorable terms. Remember, a successful crowdfunding campaign requires strategic planning, engaging content, and active community engagement throughout fundraising.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 13, 2017

by Tom Pretty, Head of SBA Lending at TD Bank. Small business is the backbone of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy. This is possible, in part, because the SBA guarantees a portion of loans will be repaid, eliminating some of the lender’s risk. SBA Loan Programs.

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Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Small Business Association (SBA) and AARP announced they are teaming up to train entrepreneurs over the age of 50 who want to start a business. This got me thinking about the youth vs. old guy experience debate and how, after twenty years in entrepreneurship, my view on business, money and worth has changed.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2017

For detailed information on the size of your primary market, there are helpful resources such as this market research guide from the US Small Business Administration. Are you in a bedroom community of a nearby city? If you buy a business, an SBA loan can also be a possibility. Who is your target market ?

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

Building relationships with vendors and the local community. The Hughes brothers developed a solid business plan and built a core team to bring their vision to reality. Backed by a team of private local investors , ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. Finding a brewery location. Funding a brewery.

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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. These organizations, like Y Combinator , are very popular these days, and are often associated with major universities, community development organizations, or even large companies.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Small business owners face a unique set of opportunities and challenges in our economy. There are many local resources available that can help with a variety of entrepreneurial needs, from networking and training to securing a small business loan or business line of credit. Small business support.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

What is an SBA Loan? Small Business Administration was created in 1953 to help Americans start, build and grow their businesses. As an independent agency of the government, the SBA partners with both public and private organizations to deliver its services, including loans. The SBA offers a number of loan programs.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The year 2020 can’t end quickly enough for most small business owners. Small businesses make up 50 percent of the gross-domestic product and also employ half the workforce. By 2009 small business contributions to GDP fell rather than grew. by Andi Gray, president of Strategy Leaders. The ripple effects?

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VC Adventure

APRIL 7, 2020

There’s a healthy debate going on right now at many VC firms about whether venture-backed companies should apply to the SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (The Information had a good article on this yesterday (paywall), and Albert Wenger from Union Square Ventures put up an excellent post on the subject here ).

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Steve Blank

JUNE 4, 2012

The reality is that the United States is still a nation of small businesses. While we were figuring out how to be incredibly more efficient in building new technology startups, three out out of 10 new small businesses will fail in 2 years, half fail within 5 years. of the ~6 million companies in the U.S.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

In fact, the craft beer community is an unusually welcoming one. The community shares information, ideas, and encouragement, making craft beer one of the most welcoming industries for newbies. If you’re passionate about beer, and you’re ready to join the craft beer community, you’re in the right place.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 15, 2017

percent said they’ve always wanted to own their own business. 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. According to StartupBros : 60.3 Nurture sources of funding.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Additional resources to help you finance your business: How to Get Your Business Funded. 35 Great Ways to Fund a Small Business. The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. The 10 Best Side Businesses to Fund Your Startup (Plus One Unexpected Suggestion). For Goodvidio, this meant starting with a local community.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 16, 2020

To save the US economy, policymakers need to understand small business 101. economy and the ways in which entrepreneurship and the small business landscape have changed over the past few decades. Drilling down on small business demographics. The text of our latest OpEd is below. They sound good.

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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. These organizations, like Y Combinator , are very popular these days, and are often associated with major universities, community development organizations, or even large companies.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic and the massive economic disruption caused by the broad shutdowns and mandates for social distancing have hurt all manner of companies, startups and other small businesses are shouldering the worst of the pain and uncertainty. Check with the SBA to see whether you qualify for such funds.

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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. These organizations, like Y Combinator , are very popular these days, and are often associated with major universities, community development organizations, or even large companies.

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Up and Running

JULY 28, 2020

SBA and small business lending funds, for example, act as alternatives to typical bank loans. . These loans and funds are set aside specifically for small businesses and entrepreneurs. If you’re pursuing a grant, government and SBA options are likely the most common but difficult routes to go. Bootstrapping.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Ask your Local Community College for their Financial Aid Resources. If you’re still in school and looking to get your business off the ground, consider attending a nearby community college or technical institute before transferring into a four-year institution. Consider Starting a Kickstarter Campaign.

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2016

The low level of market concentration has made a variety of fitness niches accessible in local communities. Only 18 percent of total revenue in 2016 was from the top four largest players in the fitness industry, while small speciality gyms and independently-owned fitness businesses made up the rest. “The

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 29, 2012

. “There’s been more interest in business incubators over the past four or five years, as communities and organizations look for ways to spur business growth and create jobs.” “We know that businesses that receive help as startups are more likely to succeed,” the SBA’s Chodos says.

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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. These organizations, like Y Combinator , are very popular these days, and are often associated with major universities, community development organizations, or even large companies.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Why Small Businesses Still Need to Network in the Local Community written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing Thursday is guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing and today’s guest is Deborah Sweeney – Enjoy! Local recognition is priceless.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It’s finally getting a little easier for small businesses to obtain the funds they need to invest in and grow their operations. Statistics from a variety of sources indicate a gradual loosening of lending to small businesses around the country. Have plans? Need funding? Lending is picking up. The December figure was up 2.7

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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. Their lending programs, especially the 504 program, make it possible for all types of small businesses to secure needed funds to continue to grow their business. The first player on the SBA field is the lender.

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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. “You also have to have your pulse in the community and the industry to know whether or not you’re saturating certain things, or if you hear about people wanting your beer but not getting it.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 6, 2013

have a hard time agreeing on anything, those on both sides of the aisle seem increasingly keen to support entrepreneurs and their communities. Though it may seem as if politicians in Washington, D.C.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

It looks like the so-called Small Business Bill is about to become law. So what will it offer our ailing small businesses? Most of the attempt at stimulating small business in the Small Business Bill comes in the forms of offering more loans to small businesses.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

The state of small business financing is a bit uncertain these days in terms of both supply and demand. To get the full picture, we need to frame this discussion by understanding how unimportant securing new financing is to small businesses in the current economic conditions. Leverage your social media network.

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