YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 7, 2017

According to the Small Business Administration , just one in two businesses with employees survives to see its fifth anniversary. By the 10-year mark, fewer than 30% of businesses with employees remain viable. Surprisingly, macroeconomic trends have minimal impact on long-term business survival rates.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 19, 2019

It’s not easy to start a new business. About two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and only about half survive five years. Businesses that survive and thrive have an unfair advantage. Write a business plan. A business plan can help you to crystallize your ideas.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2017

An executive summary is only really necessary when you are sharing your business plan with outsiders. For example, with an existing company, that information might be as simple as adding recent annual sales or number of employees to the basic company information in the first bullet here. Small Business Administration (SBA).

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

While there are no guarantees any startup business will be successful, a good first step to determine if an idea makes sense before proceeding with an investment of time and resources is to do a venture feasibility study. Consider a venture feasibility study as a start on a business plan if the idea looks profitable.

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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? Click here to see their complete guide to writing a business plan.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 16, 2016

In business, growth is a big deal, especially when you think about this: Most businesses cease operations and shutter their doors before ever really hitting their stride. Based on data from the Small Business Administration , merely half of all businesses are still active five years after opening.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This is the most complete guide online on how to start a business in 2019. You should know that about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and about half survive only five years. Businesses that survive and thrive have an unfair advantage. A business plan a vital part of any new venture.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

While Dan heads up operations, his brother Stephen is head brewer, and their team also includes directors of finance and brand, respectively. The more complex the operating structure of a business , the more information and time required.”. The ColdFire Brewing team meets to plan marketing. Watch your finances.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

When an entrepreneur decides to start a business on his or her own it’s only natural for the entire business model to be revolved around them. Instrumental decisions like hiring employees, running the day-to-day operations, and training all relies on the owner.

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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. In addition to analyzing your market, note your pricing structure, gross margin levels, and other nuts and bolts of your business model. This is normal.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2020

In reality, the opportunities are greater for starting with a micro-business , ideally from your special expertise or passion, with fewer than five employees, and just enough sales to comfortably support you and your team. Key ones in my mind include the following: Build your business around what you know and love.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

We recommend that you write a business plan. 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. Fill in the business blanks. So, get to know it well. Licenses and permits.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Topics are divided into IT, marketing, sales, finance, customer service, operations and human resources sections, which makes it easy to search for the latest discussions on your interest area. MicroMentor Q&A has its value, but a deeper one-on-one relationship with a seasoned businessperson can be a greater asset to your business.

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entrepreMusings

JANUARY 26, 2011

Many start-ups don’t have the financial means to hire full-time employees early on so business owners are left no choice but to bootstrap their operations by outsourcing. Three primary areas in any business that you can effectively outsource are computer programming, web design and software development. Internships.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

Business success is the ultimate goal. But, what constitutes success for the parties involved – investors, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers – can vary dramatically. Example one: Sustainable net operating income with some growth in a stable market.  Maybe Small Business Administration guaranteed loan.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

Rather, it should be one or two pages, identifying the key elements of the clothing line’s business strategy. A business plan is a document that outlines the financial and operational goals of your business. Your business plan doesn’t need to be 100 pages long. Operating plan. An industry overview.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

If you’re in the United States, you’re going to be dealing with the Small Business Administration when applying for a disaster loan. This is a very niche group of businesses who may be adversely affected when a key employee who is a military reservist is called into active military duty. Details here.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2013

They’re using metrics that are often unworkable in the current business environment, causing growing businesses to look elsewhere for capital and increasingly towards alternative forms of financing. The need for funding in the early days of a business is constant and the timeline until profit can be long.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2011

Still, they are fighting for action, particularly in the area of higher Small Business Administration (SBA) loan limits. Increase operating efficiencies. A majority of small business leaders intend to be more aggressive in 2011 by implementing a range of actions to advance their businesses.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

by Terry Monroe , founder and president of American Business Brokers & Advisors (ABBA) and author of “ Hidden Wealth: The Secret To Getting Top Dollar For Your Business “ Normally, I am a proponent of buying small businesses. The possibility of more business interruption exists.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 6, 2021

But let’s look at this through the eyes of small businesses. Outside of government, companies with less than $7 million in sales and fewer than 500 employees are widely considered small businesses by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Here’s why.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Rather, it should be one or two pages, identifying the key elements of the clothing line’s business strategy. A business plan is a document that outlines the financial and operational goals of your business. Your business plan doesn’t need to be 100 pages long. Operating plan. An industry overview.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

For Dan Hughes, Director of Operations at startup brewery ColdFire Brewing, he and his brother have been hard at work on business development and recipe formulation, navigating bureaucracy, and enduring the inevitable delays that come with brewery construction, equipment delivery, and regulatory approval.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

One such program is the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC is a tax credit available to employers with 100 or fewer employees. Under this program, businesses can receive up to $5,000 per employee in 2020 and 2021 for maintaining their payroll during the pandemic.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

3- Finance Club Photo Credit: Jonathan Tian I am enrolled with the Finance Club on LinkedIn to enhance my business operation beyond boundaries. I'm also a member of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which offer valuable support and resources for small business owners.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Be sure to take advantage of these programs and learn how to grow your business. Small business support. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a national organization that supports businesses around the country. Learn about local events where you can promote your business.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

A good plan should cover everything from employees who aren’t able to make it to work, to supply chain management if a vendor’s operations went down. Small business owners should also keep an up-to-date inventory of assets and IT equipment at all times. What if you had to put it into action on short notice?

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Despite today’s strange and stressful conditions, not only is it possible to start a new business during a pandemic , but it may even be a good idea. The key is to learn from those companies that are already operating and to stay focused. New businesses are doing everything on hard mode – it can only get easier.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2018

Another perk of having a home office as the hub of your business is the eligibility to claim some of your bills as a business expense, further reducing the stressors associated with home and business ownership. The MREIDL is a failsafe for if an essential employee is called to service, putting the business at risk.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 27, 2017

Difficulties arise when companies begin to scale up because as a company grows and expands its operations, entrepreneurs typically become less involved with the day to day operation of their business. Tips to Successfully Scale Your Business.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 14, 2014

To further explain, consider below the real costs of starting a business: You’ll need a cash reserve. It can be large or small at the outset, but it should be equal to your operating expenses for a projected period of interruption in which your business may be unable to generate new income.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Seasonal businesses are very common, especially in locales where travel and tourism are important industries, where weather has an impact on outdoor business operations, and where retail sales slow during the winter months. Some find alternative business options for the slower part of the year.

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2014

Before diving into the types of government grants available to small businesses, let’s start by establishing what the government does not provide grants for. The federal government doesn’t provide grants for any of the following activities: Starting and expanding a business. Covering operational expenses. Paying off debt.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 13, 2017

As your business grows, your already enormous workload as an entrepreneur could become overwhelming. You’ve got to take steps to improve your operations and that begins with technology , like incorporating a cloud-based accounting system and social media management tools. Nolo.com has good advice on employee evaluations.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 26, 2016

Several websites offer free and for-sale business plan templates. Some of our favorites include: Business Plan Tool. According to BusinessNewsDaily.com , the Business Plan Tool from the U.S. Changes to the market, operational failures and legal problems can destroy your business.”

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Up and Running

MARCH 4, 2022

According to the United States Small Business Administration, there are approximately 32.5 million small businesses at the moment. The number fluctuates from year to year with businesses coming and going. A business plan does far more than help secure venture capital when you’re starting out.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), a whopping 627,000 businesses launch annually. But an estimated 595,000 businesses also go out of business each year. Image credit: Tool kit from Shutterstock. by Lewis Robinson. Tool #3 : Simplify your distribution and shipping functions.

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