Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

According to the International Business Innovation Association ( InBIA ), there are over 2,000 of these locations worldwide, and new online versions springing up all over the place, like Founders Space in Silicon Valley. Peer-to-peer networking with other startups and founders in the same stage.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 9, 2014

Now that you have your business up and running you must sustain and grow it, but how do you do that? There are many helpful resources for budding entrepreneurs and small business owners and my first recommendation is to start with the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

According to the International Business Innovation Association ( InBIA ), there are over 2,200 of these locations worldwide, and new online versions springing up all over the place, like Founders Space in Silicon Valley. Peer-to-peer networking with other startups and founders in the same stage.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2019

You must be highly competitive to succeed in this area, and you will need to push yourself to be better than the other businesses in your category. Have a Solid Business Plan. Without a business plan, lenders will not meet with you. According to Founder and CEO of Dood Inc.,

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 16, 2016

By Bryan Miles, CEO and co-founder, Miles Advisory Group, Inc. When businesses begin booming, that’s typically a good thing. 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.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 6, 2021

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 “ The vaccine for the COVID-19 virus recently began shipment. But let’s look at this through the eyes of small businesses. Here’s why.

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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 data shows they make the world go round.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

We’ve collated a number of different stories to show you how you can go about getting funding to grow your business or to launch a new venture. Rob Biederman, co-founder of HourlyNerd, has a funding story that wouldn’t be out of place in a movie. It just feels right,” says Mike Whitehead, FINEX founder.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 6, 2017

It needs all the trappings of a successful business as well. 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.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

The following are sources of free information, training, counseling, and/or technical assistance to help women entrepreneurs start, expand, and sustain their own businesses. US Small Business Administration (SBA). Other national and local organizations provide similar support to women-owned startups and small businesses.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

And even before that, during the early stages, they’ll expect you to have a business plan in the background, for your own use. Most commercial banks require a business plan as part of a loan application. A plan is also required for applying for a business loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

According to the International Business Innovation Association ( InBIA ), there are over 2,200 of these locations worldwide, and new online versions springing up all over the place, like Founders Space in Silicon Valley. Peer-to-peer networking with other startups and founders in the same stage.

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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. Small Business Administration (SBA) federally guaranteed bank loans are available again after years of limited activity. For those of you who fit that description, nice work.

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Up and Running

APRIL 2, 2015

One exception to the rule is that the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs that guarantee some portion of startup costs for new businesses so banks can lend them money with the government, reducing the banks’ risk. So your business has to have hard assets it can pledge to back up a business loan.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 29, 2016

The Small Business Administration and the digital services agency 18F are trying to help entrepreneurs build successful companies and the 21st century digital government. Javier Saade , former associate administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration. Javier Saade. Hillary Hartley.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 31, 2023

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), only about half of SMEs survive beyond the first five years. Failing to secure funding for your venture can slow down progress and reduce your chances of growing your business. That is why you will find a business plan service most useful.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2016

by Desha Elliot, CEO and founder of PB7APP. There’s benefits to making your small business legitimate. Yet many small business owners are unaware of the whys and hows. There’s always a continuous learning as a small business. Now’s a better time than ever to have your own business.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 21, 2017

by Stephen Sheinbaum, founder of Bizfi. When it comes to small businesses, debt is not uncommon. Nor is it uncommon for a small business to have only one debt. If you are spending more time managing your debt than your business, it may be time to consider consolidating that debt.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 4, 2016

by Stephen Sheinbaum, founder of Bizfi. Small Business Administration. As an entrepreneur, your days will be filled with surprises and unexpected lessons. You must manage through them, correcting course as necessary, to keep realizing your vision for your company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

Variations on the incubator theme are sometimes called business accelerators, science parks, or the Small Business Administration''s Small Business Development Centers ( SBDCs ) in almost every state in the US. Peer-to-peer networking with other startups and founders in the same stage.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 20, 2018

by David Johnson, founder and CEO of TempCFO. In fact, according to the Small Business Administration , one-third of startups fail because they fail to give enough attention to their business’ financials. A lot of new startup founders have the habit of spending their cash faster than they are earning it.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 24, 2014

by Frances Kweller, CEO and founder of Kweller Prep. As scary and intimidating as starting a business can be, there are many reasons why women want to take that leap. They don’t want to look at a portfolio or profit-and-loss statement because they don’t understand the math. Be Direct About What You Want.

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Up and Running

JUNE 26, 2014

LivePlan can help you create a killer plan that gets your business started on the right track. Small Business Administration. Business professor Ted Clark says if he were stuck on a deserted island and could have only one business source it would be the Small Business Administration website.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2016

According to the National Business Incubator Association ( NBIA ), there are over 7,000 of these locations worldwide, and new online versions springing up all over the place, like Founders Space in Silicon Valley. Peer-to-peer networking with other startups and founders in the same stage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2014

According to the Small Business Administration , about 600,000 new businesses are started in the U.S. Most startup founders voluntarily exit or are pushed out, and the fun is gone. each year, and a large percentage are always looking for money. Analysts want escalating profits.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2015

Drawing on advice from our own Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software and Josh Cochrane, our VP of Product Development, I’ve broken down a few of the different options for entrepreneurs looking for feedback on their pitch. The three who agreed to do it had some semblance of a relationship with the founders beforehand.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 6, 2013

Some recent examples include the passage of legislation expanding crowdfunding under the JOBS Act and meetings similar to one hosted last month by the Global Accelerator Network in which we worked with the Small Business Administration to gather 16 accelerators to demo their programs for the White House and SBA funders.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 13, 2017

by Stephen Sheinbaum, founder of Bizfi. Those dreams can fuel any business as it secures loyal customers and achieves a consistent revenue stream, but that may not be enough to take it to the next level: its transformation into a larger company. Small Business administration on choosing a new location.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2018

by David Disiere , founder and CEO of QEO Insurance Group. As an entrepreneur, your odds of keeping an “open for business” sign aloft are not stellar. Only one-third of startups are able to stay in business for a decade, according to statistics from the Small Business Administration. You are intrepid.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 27, 2014

There are so many ways to finance a small business. Most of them rely upon some form of debt, often personally guaranteed by the founder(s). Guarantee based programs: Small Business Administration (SBA). The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a valuable funding resource for many businesses.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 30, 2017

Some can even get your business online within a few hours. Ask for recommendations from your network or local Small Business Administration office. Clate Mask is the CEO and co-founder of Infusionsoft. The marketing mystery can be solved by bringing on the right person or people to handle the task.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 29, 2015

by Clay Clark, founder of Thrive15.com. We can all choose to achieve success if we are willing to work hard and to implement proven best-practice business systems and strategies, yet your path to success doesn’t have to be as painful as mine if you choose to learn from mentors rather than from mistakes.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 19, 2015

The word startup was firmly introduced into our lexicon as shorthand for high growth business and now is a comfortable one. While we are still stuck with one government organization – the Small Business Administration – that tries to help both small businesses and startups, the language around this continues to evolve.

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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. According to the U.S.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Small Business Administration, SCORE gives free advice to entrepreneurs. By typing in a couple of keywords about what business issue you’d like to discuss, you can browse a list of these counselors — mostly other small business owners — and e-mail them directly for advice.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 29, 2016

Realizing you need help and learning how to ask for help are crucial skills for a founder. The show follows the journeys of founders who share what it takes to build a startup – from restaurants to rocket scientists, to online gifts to online groceries and more. Steve Sims , founder of Bluefish executive concierge service.

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Ravi Bhagavan, Managing Director, BRG Capital Advisors, said, “A low-cost and often convenient form of capital for small businesses is SBA loans, which are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. SBA loans are available through SBA-approved banks and SBIC funds.

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