Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

If you will be seeking outside financing, a business plan is a necessity. But, even if you are going to finance the venture yourself, a business plan will help you figure out how much money you will need to get started, what it will take to make your business profitable, what needs to get done when, and where you are headed.

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2014

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. Here’s what you need to know about government grants for small businesses, who is eligible to receive them, and how to go about getting them.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

If you are looking for capital for business expansion in Nevada, then this article will provide all the information you need about your financing options for business expansion. Why Would Your Nevada Business Need to Expand? Financing operations like paying vendors or investing in projects. Self-Financing.

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2014

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. Here’s what you need to know about government grants for small businesses, who is eligible to receive them, and how to go about getting them.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Any information that helps support your business idea goes here, including market studies, legal agreements, photos of your products, and more. 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.

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

I wrote recently about Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? That said, venture capital is just one of many options to finance your business, and it’s typically the most expensive. Small Business Association Loans. See Debanked’s list.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 21, 2014

Small Business Administration (SBA) may also be able to offer assistance through loan financing, bond guarantees or by helping you find venture capital. Assembling investors is another useful option if you need more in the bank, as venture capital groups or angel groups can provide extra leverage.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup.

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Up and Running

MARCH 20, 2013

How to finance your startup? It’s complex and it changes fast for different times, places, and financing options. This is business. Debt means you pay it back or lose your collateral, and investment means you don’t pay it back but investors own a share of your business. Do your homework well on this option.

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Small Business Labs. Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business. Welcome to Small Business Labs. Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. Emergent Research.

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Up and Running

MAY 18, 2012

It’s the question that everybody starting a small business asks. Do I need outside funding or can I bootstrap my business. Most businesses are actually financed by home equity or private savings. Be honest with yourself as you look at what sort of financing is feasible for your situation.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup. For you who fit that description, nice work.

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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. In this LinkedIn group, I can meet like-minded people interested in finance, loan, banking, accounting, and insurance. The group also provides counseling for couples and families.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2015

Small Business Administration Loan Programs. The SBA has several loan programs for startups. Of course, there is an application process and strict requirements to qualify for the loans, but it’s worth a quick look to see if your business can benefit. Paychex is a search engine for business loans. SBA Business Laws.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 11, 2015

How ironic that it seems like more than 90 percent of the online information on startups is about getting financed—but more than 90 percent of startups are bootstrapped. Here’s what Investopedia says: “A situation in which an entrepreneur starts a company with little capital. What does bootstrapping mean? in 2006, was $10,000.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted here about the value of the local Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), a network of about 1,000 locations in the United States, generally a great place to go for frontline, street-level small-business advice. Details are slightly different from state to state.

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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. Drilling down on small business demographics. The text of our latest OpEd is below. They sound good.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

While our data does apply to a US audience, the reasons for starting a business really aren’t going to be that different, whether you’re in Canada or South Africa. Think the country is dominated by big businesses run by people with MBAs? You don’t need any ‘special’ training to run a business. Day 7: Make it legal.

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VC Cafe

APRIL 29, 2020

Source: NVCA , “Startup Ecosystem Faces Capital Crunch over Coming Months” USA – SBA Loans and PPP. The $349 billion aid package issued by the US Government and distributed in the form of SBA loans was quickly gobbled up by a large number of applications, many of which were from venture-backed or PE-backed startups.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Ryan Chan, founder at UpKeep said, “We created an LLC at first, but after realizing that we wanted to take on venture capital, we decided to move to a Delaware C corp.”. venture capital. The Complete Guide to Choosing Your Business Structure. The Complete Guide to Registering Your Business Name.

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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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Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

This post will be perhaps a bit longer than usual, but certainly of great interest for those with interest in or have need for more capital… This stage is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. For you who fit that description, nice work.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. You do in small business, in startups, you survive on focus, and my shortcut to strategy that I like is think about identify, market and business offering.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 29, 2009

The Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Act in 1958 guaranteed that for every dollar a bank or financial institution invested in a new company, the U.S. SBIC’s were worth noting for: The good news – government money for startups encouraged a “risk capital” culture at large financial institutions.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner with questions about funding your small business? Maybe you are wondering which metrics to track, or whether or not you should take out a loan for your business. You can kind of think of it like a kayak for small business. My name is John Bates.

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