Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

For example, many ongoing businesses have access to standard business loans from a traditional bank that would not be available to startups. Also, high-tech high-growth startups have access to investment funding that would not be available to stable, established businesses that show only slow growth. You should.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

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. One of the best ways to promote your business and increase its name recognition is by joining business organizations and/or communities or associations.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

Fortunately, the business funding gender gap is narrowing, and larger shares of debt and equity capital are going to women-owned ventures, in part because more women are in lending and investing decision-making positions. Not only do such funding sources focus on women-owned businesses, they also tend to offer more favorable terms.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

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. Quitting your job and then applying for a small business loan is a recipe for disaster.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2016

The world of small business finance has dramatically transformed. However, entrepreneurs need to look beyond the bells and whistles of online lenders and dig deeper to find the best deal. Here are five crucial areas for an entrepreneur to explore before they sign on the dotted line: 1. Instead, look to get an SBA loan.

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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. By 2015, the U.S.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Small Business Administration, nearly half of new small businesses are not in existence five years later. This stat underscores the competition that new businesses face as well as the need for owners and entrepreneurs to make sound choices with their firm’s money. According to the U.S.

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Rembrandt Communications

MARCH 23, 2020

Fellow Entrepreneurs, We Can Get Through Tough Times! How are things going for you and your business right now? As entrepreneurs, many of us are really struggling as we fight changes due to COVID-19. COVID-19 Small Business Tips for Survival. COVID-19 Small Business Tips for Survival. Hang in There!

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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. million businesses that are sole proprietorships, 98% of U.S. businesses employ fewer than 20 people.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 28, 2016

He has a vision and the experience to create a non-partisan organization to engage and educate people, especially policymakers in government, regarding the critical importance of entrepreneurs and startups to innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Cultivate the Formation of Viable New Businesses. Oh, and inertia.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2023

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. Successful entrepreneurs get the job done quickly, without breaking the bank. Martin Zwilling

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

As an entrepreneur, you will face several challenges while seeking the funds, in part because you’ll have to convince others that your idea is a solid investment. Creating a scalable business model. However, your business should be able to show consistent achievements. Demonstrate that your company has positive cash flow .

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Armed Forces were successful at starting and growing small businesses. In fact, almost 50 percent of veterans owned a business after World War II. percent of new entrepreneurs in 1996 and that by 2014, this number had fallen to just 5.6 Top 5 traits that make veterans great entrepreneurs. Discipline.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 5, 2019

The biggest obstacle facing young entrepreneurs – or, in fact, entrepreneurs of any age – is often that they don’t have the funding to turn their business idea into a reality. Government Small Business Administration. Credit Unions or Banks.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For example, in our guide on how to start a successful clothing brand or clothing line , we take entrepreneurs through the steps of starting a new clothing brand or line. Mandi Ellefson , a successful consultant helping small businesses to improve their growth and revenues, explains: We believe that good design is good business.

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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.

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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2018

That’s the moment when many entrepreneurs realize that getting the help of a professional business plan writer can take their business concept from daydream to day job. Other entrepreneurs start the planning process with a concept that requires employees or with a vision for market domination.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Most of the guidance you see for entrepreneurs is aimed at those who are selling a product (Apple, Tesla, Xiaomi), or selling a service (Uber, Airbnb, Snapchat). The “product” value is difficult to quantify, the costs are nebulous, and entrepreneurs have to clone themselves to scale the business.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2020

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. Successful entrepreneurs get the job done quickly, without breaking the bank. Martin Zwilling.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Whether you’re simply trying to scale your business or seeking equity investment, having a plan is key. . Recently, Barbara Corcoran , entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge, shared some of her insights on small business. Regular planning helps businesses to take advantage of opportunities within their markets.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 25, 2022

While that may seem logical, it’s the same attitude that has resulted in many businesses shutting down, and many entrepreneurs ending up in debt. The truth is that it takes a lot of planning and market knowledge to start your own business and make it a success. You know you need money to launch a business. While the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2017

Even though the executive summary is at the beginning of a finished business plan, many experienced entrepreneurs (including me) choose to write the executive summary after they’ve written everything else. Sample business plans: Over 500 free sample business plans from various industries. It’s a summary, not just a pitch.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea.

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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. I also just started using an amazing resource for entrepreneurs called SCORE. It is a free counseling service from the SBA and is wonderful. Traveling the world.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2018

There are plenty of resources available for the men and women who have served their country and wish to transition into civilian life by opening a small business. Not only are there loans and education programs that directly relate to their business needs, but other resources that can help indirectly.

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Up and Running

MAY 21, 2015

Small Business Administration – SBA. Small Business Development Center – SBDC. The post Practical Market Research Resources for Entrepreneurs appeared first on Bplans Blog. Much of it is entirely free. Much of it is available to search on the Internet. Trade associations. Government information.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2017

If your knowledge and skills could stand to improve, consider taking advantage of the many free business training resources that are available both online and in-person. Small Business Administration is a particularly valuable resource, offering courses that cover virtually every important aspect of creating and operating a business.

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Up and Running

MAY 6, 2015

Each week we discuss the latest news, resources and advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In this week’s episode we discuss: 10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan. We’re helping small businesses. Welcome to the Bcast, the official podcast of Bplans.com.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

What is the maximum figure I can safely spend on this business? What are my expectations of being an entrepreneur? You’ll also want to consider what specific niche is right for your business. Write a business plan. Although a business plan isn’t mandatory, it can help you to crystallize your ideas.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

The business owner didn’t need to find outside cash to expand nor did he need to sell a part of his company. Another type of self-funding occurs when entrepreneurs or business owners use their own money to fund their business. There is a myth that small business owners can’t get funding.

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SiliconHills

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Cafe Commerce, the nonprofit focused on helping entrepreneurs in San Antonio and Dreamit Ventures of Austin have just won U.S. Small Business Administration grants. The SBA received more than 800 applications for its first Growth Accelerator Fund competition. Austin San Antonio Cafe Commerce DreamIt Ventures SBA'

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2014

We’ve all seen the late night TV commercials targeted at entrepreneurs touting “free money from Uncle Sam”. I say “for the most part” because government grants for small businesses do exist, but the opportunity to secure one is limited to a narrow field of candidates. How to find and apply for small business grants.

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Growthink Blog

AUGUST 21, 2012

In the United States, many entrepreneurs get SBA loans to start or grow their businesses. Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees a percentage of each loan. What this means is that if you, the entrepreneur, default on the loan, the bank only loses a small percentage of the money it lent you (the U.S.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Whether it’s access to a proven business model, the expertise and resources needed to achieve sustainable growth, or simply wanting a team of support, franchising has become an increasingly attractive option for small business owners who are looking to take their businesses to the next level.

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