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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

Up and Running

New tech entrepreneurs can find it difficult to surmount the onslaught of obstacles to getting a new business off the ground. How these six businesses worked with the SBA to grow. Each of the businesses listed below had help from the SBA and overcame their challenges to become success stories. iRobot — From robots to riches.

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Vital Tips For Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs During Covid-19  

YoungUpstarts

by Wayne Titus, author of “ The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Financial Well-Being “ Entrepreneurs and small business leaders are trying to figure out how to navigate COVID-19, from how to apply for loans and assistance to FMLA regulations. How can entrepreneurs work their plan and consult their advisers for assistance?

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The SBA Needs To Get It’s Act Together On The PPP

VC Adventure

The SBA’s implementation of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) has been a mess. In particular, the SBA has given inconsistent guidance that continues to change and evolve, leaving companies left to wonder if they qualify or not. But, while very well-intentioned, it’s implementation has been flawed.

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How to Make Sense of the PPP Loan Program for VC-Backed Startups

Both Sides of the Table

We have been advising a lot of entrepreneurs so I thought I’d “open source” some of the advice I have been sharing. If your US-based business is adversely affected by Covid-19 such that you would need to lay off employees imminently and having access to capital would enable you to keep more employees on the payroll then you might be eligible.

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Is Life Insurance Required For Your SBA Loan Approval?

YoungUpstarts

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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Find Your Ideal Job And Build Your Dream Business

YoungUpstarts

Having worked with more than 10,000 entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors, hobbyists and side hustlers, they often struggle with when it is appropriate to leap from the job environment into the entrepreneurship maze. Business Ownership Strengthens Your Employee Net Worth. Learning from Both Work Environments.

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28 Entrepreneurs Reveal the Organization, Communities or Associations they Belong to That Help Support Their Business

Hearpreneur

As an entrepreneur, joining organizations or networking groups can allow you to connect with like-minded people who can provide you with information and support, and refer customers to you. The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an exclusive group for business owners under the age of 40. #6-

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