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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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. In fact, by embracing automation, your business will be able to enhance profits as well as productivity. Finally, manage your online reputation.

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Software Review Social Media Search Cloud 96

Up and Running

MAY 30, 2016

Additional resources to help you choose a location: How to Choose a Business Location. 13 Out of the Ordinary Ways to Find the Perfect Business Location. Demographic Data on the SBA Website. Always factor in maintenance costs, both preventative, and emergency. How to Get Your Business Funded.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2016

During the planning process, Eric got a lot of great advice from a local Small Business Development Center. Essentially, your reputation is your brand. Branding tip #1: Your reputation is all down to your relationships. Don’t just calculate the startup cost, calculate ‘carrying cost,'” he says.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Have you heard the way-too-familiar numbers on small business failures? Supposedly there’s a study somewhere that says seven out of every 10 new businesses started in the US fail within three years. If you’re curious about the research and business failures, do a good web search. But is it true? Is it real?

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Small Business SBA Reputation Search 68

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. Part of any good marketing strategy is building a brand reputation.

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Caching SBA Finance Angel Investor 61

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? Fill In the Business Blanks.

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Small Business Administration Small Business Social Media Elevator Pitch 86

Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). HW: All of the social platforms claim to help small businesses and brands amplify their voice, find their customers. You should be investigating this more!”

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SBA Social Media Algorithm eCommerce 51

Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). HW: All of the social platforms claim to help small businesses and brands amplify their voice, find their customers. You should be investigating this more!”

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SBA Social Media Algorithm eCommerce 48

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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Business Plan Limited Liability Company Small Business Sales 79

Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 5, 2024

If inadequate, explore lowering operating or owner costs to free up repayment capacity. Debt Consolidation The Delaware State Housing Authority offers a Small Business Loan Program that consolidates higher-interest short-term debts like credit cards or personal loans into more manageable, low-fixed, longer-term loans up to $100k.

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