Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

As I’ve been working in this industry, as Sabrina started out said, I was the Chief Marketing officer of CAN Capital which is a big alternative lender and now I’m the Vice President of SmartBiz SBA Loans. The third here for startups is the SBA. The SBA will provide loans to new businesses. Who might qualify for an SBA 7A loan?

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Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Find a customer who would benefit greatly from getting your product first, and be willing to advance you the cost of development. Related sources include local business development agencies.

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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. However, the reality is that receiving a loan for your business means it isn’t going to another business that might also deserve the money so receiving a SBA loan does come at a cost to the broader small business community.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In fact, according to the most recent Index of Startup Activity by the Kauffman Foundation and recent SBA reports , these Baby Boomers are actually driving a new entrepreneurship boom. One new incentive is the falling transaction costs and barriers to entry for entrepreneurs of every age.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. The challenges for making money and survival in these professional services worlds are different, maybe even tougher.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Find a customer who would benefit greatly from getting your product first, and be willing to advance you the cost of development. Related sources include local business development agencies.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2017

Another thing to watch out for with monthly rent is all the added costs. so keep these all in mind when calculating the costs. Projected costs. Construction cost. Staff appreciation day costs. Software costs. Supply costs. Training costs. Utilities costs. Marketing costs.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

This means being able to increase profits without increasing costs at an equal (or higher) rate. You should forecast the expected cost the investment or loan will cover, and the returns it will generate in future. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans can be a good option. Your business idea itself needs to be scalable.

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Up and Running

MAY 16, 2017

According to 2016 statistics published by the Small Business Administration (SBA) , only about 78 percent of small business startups survive the first year, and only half make it to the five year point. Expensive printing costs. Look closely at your cash flow forecast so that you can spend accordingly. Fancy office space and furniture.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Visit the startup cost calculator to put the amount of capital a small business needs into perspective. There are four main reasons small businesses seek financing : startup costs, inventory purchases, business expansion, or business fortification. If you need money, one of the best resources available is the U.S. LendingClub Inc. ,

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

Backed by a team of private local investors , ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. Loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) can also be a good avenue, but from “bank to bank the SBA program is used differently,” says Patrick. Cash must be available to cover costs and offset delays.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

For many small businesses, capital comes from SBA loans which provide the company with low monthly payments and reasonable rates. Despite their attractiveness, acquiring an SBA loan can be a trick not a treat, especially for business owners that aren’t organized or don’t pay attention to the fine print.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

Alternatively, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans provide government-backed financing with favorable terms. Evaluate each option carefully, weighing the costs, terms, and potential impact on your business’s financial health before deciding.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 2, 2020

When applying for a loan through the Small Business Administration (SBA), you have to meet some basic qualifications. Once you meet the SBA’s requirements for being a small business, you’ll need to meet an additional set of requirements provided by your lender. Why is life insurance required to get an SBA loan?

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Up and Running

MAY 6, 2015

I think that’s the starting point for most businesses is that things like the bank lending space, the what is the SBA and how are they here to help me? I think that’s why a lot of people consider these business loans or these SBA loans a little bit daunting and maybe even a little confusing. Some banks house SBA loans.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 12, 2017

According to the SBA, roughly two-thirds of business with employees survive at least two years, and only about half make it to their fifth birthday, so it’s important to understand what it means to work on your business. I found that there was a point where it actually cost me to do business.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

But before candidates can decide if franchising is the right move for them, they must weigh the benefits and costs of franchising against that of a traditional business model. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), 50 percent of small businesses fail within the first year, and 95 percent fail within five years.

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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. The process is long, but it doesn’t cost you any equity. These days, the costs to start a business are at an all-time low, and over 80% of startups are self-funded (also called bootstrapping).

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2020

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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Up and Running

APRIL 27, 2020

In an economic downturn, businesses and consumers alike are looking to cut costs, which may allow you to step in with your answer. Continuing with the trend of things being cheaper, in a recession, companies are more than likely selling off products, assets, or equipment at a much lower cost. Better credit options.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 21, 2015

At SmartBiz Loans, we offer 6%-8% SBA loans online with funding as fast as 7 days. There are targeted and cost effective advertising programs that are easy to put in place and can be less expensive than other traditional marketing initiatives. Typically, cash flow based on your last tax return is the most important to a lender.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 15, 2014

Disadvantages of hiring a new employee: An employee costs you money. Administrator of the SBA, Maria Contreras-Sweet, believes there are 4 things to consider before you take the plunge: What is your vision for your business? Someone will be there to share those exciting moments. There are more tax forms to juggle.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2017

It is always a good idea to think in terms of customer needs and customer benefits as you define your product offerings, rather than thinking of your side of the equation (how much the product or service costs, and how you deliver it to the customer). Small Business Administration (SBA).

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

A major cause of business failure is not having enough cash available to cover all startup costs and operate for at least a year. Make sure you fully understand the cost of services you are having performed, what information you need to provide and when you can expect an answer or a final report or a tax return.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

You can find a full list of the forms for each type of entity on the SBA website. The SBA’s database lets you search for licensing requirements by state and business type. To start a new business, your costs may include: your brand design (logo, business cards, and website). marketing and advertising costs.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2025

Its a flexible, cost-effective solution that fills the leadership gap, aligning your marketing efforts with business goals to drive measurable growth. This targeted marketing strategy , according to SBA guidelines, improves return by focusing on prospects that fit your criteria.

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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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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

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? Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans. Being specific will help you focus your marketing message and investment. How long will it take to get to market?

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Up and Running

MARCH 8, 2016

You know what your startup costs are and what you have to purchase to start. If taking out a loan is an option you’re interested in, speak with the SBA. To learn more about SBA loans, see our Complete Guide to SBA Loans. You’ve spoken to your customers. You’ve got a sense of what people are willing to pay.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Organizations such as the Small Business Administration (SBA) or America’s Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) provide both free and low cost consulting, seminars, training, and resources. You may also want to make note of resources to help grow your business. These can become very helpful in taking you to the next level.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2023

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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Up and Running

AUGUST 6, 2019

You’ve launched your new restaurant and you’re starting to see customers, but running a restaurant is serious business, especially because your financial livelihood is most likely tied up in startup costs. . SCORE , SBDC , and the SBA all offer resources in the U.S. . Every new restaurant business owner is bound to make mistakes.

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Up and Running

MAY 1, 2018

Through his class, I learned what to expect as far as occupancy, cost of goods, insurance, taxes, real estate needs, and more. I got an SBA loan and purchased my business within months of beginning my search. It helped me put together a business plan that was realistic and not just numbers thrown together.

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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. Loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) can also be a good avenue, but “bank to bank the SBA program is used differently,” says Patrick. Cash must be available to cover costs and offset delays.

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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. Automation programs like Kissflow are an investment, but the upfront cost for the right solution should both improve productivity and minimize losses in the long run. According to StartupBros : 60.3 So, how does an entrepreneur beat the odds?

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Software Review Social Media Search Cloud 96

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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Up and Running

JUNE 24, 2010

We charge $49 for that, which is barely more than the SCORE costs. Tags: entrepreneurship startup advice SBA SCORE. My chapter in Eugene OR does a quarterly workshop that puts a collection of experts (I do the business plan section, and colleagues due sections on basic legal, basic administration, hiring and firing, and marketing).

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