mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. These nine websites will help you track down the appropriate entrepreneurs. Small Business Administration, SCORE gives free advice to entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

There is so much confusion and misinformation out there about the government sponsored “payroll protection plan” loans to companies that the heads of every small business CEO in the country must be spinning. We have been advising a lot of entrepreneurs so I thought I’d “open source” some of the advice I have been sharing.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 15, 2019

If you like what you read here, be sure to read the complete 9 step guide on how to start a brewery business. Choose a business model. In our guide on how to start a small business , we suggest that aspiring entrepreneurs choose a niche for the best chance at success. Get to know the legal stuff. Define your brand.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Shira Sue Carmi, the founder of Launch Collective, reminds us that the business of launching a clothing brand is as important as the artistry: Fashion is amazing in the way it balances art and commerce, but it’s a business. Don’t start a business because you want to design. Legal details squared away?

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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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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 19, 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. You’re more likely to succeed if you start your business with a specific product or service designed for a particular group of people.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Margit Brazda Poirier, founder of Grants4Good tells entrepreneurs that apart from their own platform, which is primarily used to fund nonprofit businesses, other great resources to consider include: your local Small Business Administration, your local Economic Development Council, grants from the Federal Government, and the U.S.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The rare exception is a special case, in which investors know an entrepreneur well and are ready to invest in them at an early stage. In that case, they are investing in the entrepreneur, not the plan. . The role of the business plan. I’m not saying you shouldn’t have a business plan. Nobody invests in ideas or plans.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

There is nothing quite so exciting to an entrepreneur as starting a new business venture or expanding an existing one. Following your passion and knowing that the success or failure of your business is on your shoulders alone is a great way to start each and every day.

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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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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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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Most entrepreneurs start a new business with dreams of success, but the unfortunate fact is that too many of them fail. Census Bureau showed the reality in hard terms – 400,000 small businesses opened and 470,000 SMBs closed their doors just last year. Small Business Administration.

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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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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 31, 2018

According to the latest statistics released by the Small Business Administration , there are just under 29 million small businesses in the United States that employ more than 56.8% Those are impressive statistics when you stop to consider small businesses account for approximately 99.7%

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 9, 2021

Funding Options for Your Business. You can start by charting out some of the most common and popular ways to fund a business. One of the most popular choices for startup entrepreneurs is working with a venture capitalist (VC). VCs can be individuals or firms, dedicated to investing in small companies. Crowdfunding.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

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

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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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2020

As part of The Startup Magazine Female Founder series , we sat down with award-winning entrepreneur Elizabeth Colón. Elizabeth enjoys sharing her success story with other female entrepreneurs. She works hard to provide women with the guidance and tools necessary to become vibrant leaders and build resilient businesses.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 20, 2016

Because of this, startups traditionally look to outside funding solutions, but, unfortunately, obtaining capital from a bank can be challenging without an upfront investment, a solid business plan, a great credit score and a dash of luck. In lieu of obtaining a bank loan, many startups use personal or business credit cards.

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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.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

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. How does this help entrepreneurs? How does this help entrepreneurs? Discipline.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

For example, in our definitive guide on how to start a successful clothing brand or clothing line , we suggest that aspiring apparel entrepreneurs choose their niche. A sole proprietorship is the “most basic type of business to establish” according to the SBA (Small Business Administration).

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2013

By Ingrid Vanderveldt, Dell’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence. 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. It’s the paradox of the modern startup.

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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

MAY 22, 2012

While no amount of resources can fully prepare you for the trials of entrepreneurship, for aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s crucial to lap up every bit of knowledge you can before taking the plunge.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In my new book “ The New Business of Consulting: The Basics and Beyond ” I paint a vivid picture of what consulting is all about — the good and bad. According to the Small Business Administration, half of all start-up businesses fail within five years. For example: 1. You’ll wake up for 4:00 a.m.

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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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YoungUpstarts

JULY 15, 2015

All successful entrepreneurs remember the first few months of their start-up and know that feeling of pure innovation that makes your business click. According to Small Business Administration, one of small business owners’ top concerns is maintaining enough cash flows to reinvest in the company’s marketing, growth and development.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. I believe their competitive advantage is their top on-site leadership, exclusivity, and connections to investors.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

One of the most predominant reasons traditional business owners transition over to franchising is for new opportunities. It can be a lonely world out there for sole business owners. 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.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 25, 2019

According to the Small Business Administration, half of all start-up businesses fail within five years. Responsibility for success or failure rests almost entirely with the person who started the business. Here are some drawbacks of consulting: 1. As with all start-ups, failure is an option.

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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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Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

But, what constitutes success for the parties involved – investors, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers – can vary dramatically. Misaligned interests that lead to poor financing choices are often very problematic for first time entrepreneurs in young companies.  Maybe Small Business Administration guaranteed loan.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 22, 2014

In fact, some of the youngest entrepreneurs actually hold the most impressive legacies, such as Mark Zuckerberg and Mark Masters, and these fresh faces are quickly taking over start-up world. While self-promotion may at first feel uncomfortable, it’s a necessary and important marketing tool for any entrepreneur.

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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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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Transcript of Advice for Entrepreneurs Who Want to Sell Their Companies written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. They’re acquired, they’re purchased not by other companies, but by individuals and individuals buy businesses with debt. Most entrepreneurs want to get their check and leave the next day.

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