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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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

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.

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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. What kinds of businesses have not been affected dramatically by the pandemic?

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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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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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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. Fill in the Business Blanks.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 16, 2014

According to a study undertaken by the Small Business Administration , 28% of companies go bankrupt due to problems with the financial structure of the company. Keeping a record of your financial details IS important to the livelihood of your business.

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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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SiliconHills

JUNE 1, 2024

The lack of funds to fuel female-founded ventures is a major problem in Austin, holding back the creation of new jobs and the further development of new and existing businesses. And it’s not just VC dollars; it’s Small Business Administration loans, […]

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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

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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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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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. Angel investors.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Got a question for one of the entrepreneurs mentioned below? Do you have questions about starting a business quickly? Ask an entrepreneur! A lot of people are looking to get a business started quickly. I got to round up a group of great entrepreneurs who had been there, and get their tips so we could share them with you.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

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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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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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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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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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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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? How do I become a small business consultant? Fill In the Business Blanks.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

But the biggest potential victims of CCPA—even inadvertently—are small businesses. . Most small businesses don’t plan to sell your data to anyone. They’re too busy selling goods they made themselves or helping people buy homes. Those small businesses won’t be able to skirt the rules like other larger companies.

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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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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

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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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

OCTOBER 10, 2017

by Quint Studer, founder of Studer Community Institute and author of “ Results That Last: Hardwiring Behaviors That Will Take Your Company to the Top “ No doubt about it: Small businesses are leading the way to revitalize America. Small business success has been essential to Pensacola’s growth.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

The start of the year is already in the rearview mirror, but small business is about continual reinvention. Here are some tips you can use now to make your small business a success in 2014. Small business owners should also keep an up-to-date inventory of assets and IT equipment at all times.

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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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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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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2020

In time, many businesses outgrow their meager beginnings, to become major enterprises, comparable to the current giants Amazon and Apple. Yet my years of advising entrepreneurs and small businesses has taught me that you do have to follow some basic principles and operational strategies, even to get a micro business off the ground.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 5, 2019

Paying back small business loans (SBL) has become a nightmare for so many entrepreneurs in this millennial age. The research by Main Street Lender on over 10,000 business loan applicants in the U.S There are four painless ways to pay off small business loans early. Note: The U.S

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

Choosing your business model is the first step in that direction. This is true for any business, not just for brewery businesses. In our guide on how to start a small business , we suggest that aspiring entrepreneurs choose a niche for the best chance at success. We recommend that you write a business plan.

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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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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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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 13, 2020

If you are an entrepreneur, you have already noticed a vast difference starting with the customer turn out. Various programs are in place to help most businesses during this period of time. One of the programs that most business owners are asked to use is the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.

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