Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Most small businesses have now forgotten the recent pandemic, and are back to “business as usual.” They don’t realize that business as usual is gone forever. Yet there is evidence that nearly 50 percent of small businesses still don’t even have a website or go online.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 1, 2022

With inflation reaching a 30-year high, small businesses across the country will be looking for ways to reduce costs amid cost of living and rising price pressures. The post 11 tips for reducing costs in small business appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. Insights from the team at MYOB.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Acquiring seed-stage funding is admittedly tough, but a source that I find often overlooked is government grant funding, accessible in the U.S. Specifically, I often point to the NSF or the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for high-tech startups. The approval process is long and bureaucratic.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Most small businesses have now forgotten the last recession, and are back to “business as usual.” They don’t realize that business as usual is gone forever. Yet there is current evidence that nearly 50 percent of small businesses still don’t even have a website or go online.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

November 23, 2010 Entrepreneurs, Using Outsourcing to Obtain Capital Efficiency Needs to be Thought Through to be Effective - Robert Ochtel , June 7, 2010 Teen Entrepreneur, Brian Wong, Youngest Founder to Receive Angel Funding - teenentrepreneurblog.com , October 28, 2010 Build Your Own Silicon Valley?

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 22, 2020

They’ll usually need at least the following: A valid ID like a driver’s license or any other government-issued identification card. It’s a fast and easy way to make ends meet during an emergency or turn that creative small business idea into a reality. Most payday lenders online have similar requirements. Final Thought.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2014

Most small businesses are trying to forget the recent recession, and get back to “business as usual.” They don’t realize that business as usual is gone forever. Yet there is evidence that as many as half of the small businesses out there still don’t even have a website or go online.

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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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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Before pulling the trigger on your business, take time to research the licenses, permits, and certifications you may need for the industry you’re entering, and make sure that obtaining them won’t be prohibitive. Government bureaucracies can be painfully slow! Do business from anywhere other than your current job.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

So you have a great business idea, you’ve done your research and due diligence, you know your market and you are good at what you do. Many small business owners and entrepreneurs begin their first foray into self employment neglecting some of the most crucial aspects of running a business. What could go wrong?

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Dan Lok explains what venture capital funding is and how to secure it for your business. It is a type of financing that investors can provide to startups and small businesses which are believed to have the potential for success in the long term. What is Venture Capital Funding? Venture capital is a type of private equity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

Small business grants. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. It’s not a quick solution, but state and federal funding agencies do not want ownership or interest payments from your company.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

It doesn’t matter if you’re a massive corporation or a small business, someone somewhere is interested in your sensitive data. Major corporations and government entities often fall victim to coordinated cyber-attacks. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) provides enterprises with comprehensive cyber threat protection.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Basically, employees purchase their own individual policies on the open market (a purchase frequently offset by government subsidies), and employers reimburse them. Consultant fees charged to businesses for expertise in health reform, small business health insurance, and defined contribution. Referrals from happy clients.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 17, 2019

It is no secret that loyal and satisfied employees are an invaluable asset to your company, whether you run a startup or a growing small business. Being responsible for a small business lays many demands on you. This concern can cut into time and resources for payroll, IT and the executive team of a small business.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

BoardEffect Supports Good Governance Practices. As businesses came under scrutiny for poor governance practices, nonprofit organizations also came under the limelight, placing great pressure on nonprofit boards and executive directors. The need to demonstrate good governance remains a high priority today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2019

Due to qualms of customers and governments, he sold less than 30,000 of the devices over the next five years. While the author’s focus is slanted toward enterprises, I believe I have seen and can characterize comparable steps for small businesses and entrepreneurs: Aspire: Set strategic objectives and business health goals.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 20, 2018

by KJ Dearie, product specialist and small business advisor at Termly. As the regulations that govern the internet evolve and threaten the safety of online users’ personal information, more and more individuals are engaging the digital world with increasing suspicion and hesitance. Update Your Information.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

5- Online teaching Photo Credit: Kenny Kline Teaching online lessons is, in my professional opinion, one of the most effective small business ideas we discovered during our investigation. In order to make this idea for a small business a reality, consistency, and tenacity are crucial. Thanks to Justin Siken, HigherGov !

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Up and Running

JUNE 21, 2021

However, the challenges you face are the same ones that every successful small business owner has faced and then surmounted in some way or another. It can be instructive and inspirational to hear about businesses that triumphed over adversity. How these six businesses worked with the SBA to grow. Inspiration for growth.

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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.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Most small businesses have now forgotten the last recession, and are back to “business as usual.” They don’t realize that business as usual is gone forever. For a business, volatile markets are a source of great opportunities, as well as great risks.

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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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The Startup Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

Laws governing minimum pay and working hours. Laws governing family and medical leave. Remember that HR outsourcing is perfect for small businesses. To avoid fines, penalties, and litigation, you must monitor compliance with federal employment regulations and state and municipal laws. Immigration regulations.

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Up and Running

JUNE 28, 2021

For these two reasons, it’s necessary for all small businesses to adhere to Federal payroll laws as well as State-Specific Tax Laws, or you could face severe consequences. Not only will employees lose important wages and benefits, but it means the government loses valuable tax dollars, eventually resulting in over or underpayment.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2020

She has been named Chicago Business Journal Woman of Influence (2016), the National Association of Women Business Owners’ Woman Business Owner of the Year award (2015), the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Person of the Year award (2014), and Enterprising Women’s Enterprising Woman of the Year award (2013).

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VC Cafe

APRIL 29, 2020

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. Source: NVCA , “Startup Ecosystem Faces Capital Crunch over Coming Months” USA – SBA Loans and PPP.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 30, 2018

Small companies need to be mindful, since every neglected facet could be costly to them in the long run. How Small-Scaled Companies Save Money with EHS Software. Every company or business has to be conscious in its dealings with its surroundings, employees and partners. Know What You Need.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 31, 2020

Stricter Business Conditions. According to Ben Narasin , “in 2020, investors will require firmer governance and oversight structures to safeguard against negative impact and ensure these protections are mandated in their term sheets.”. Besides, such companies are incentivized by the government in different ways, including tax cuts.

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Up and Running

JULY 5, 2021

Most small businesses, growing startups , and individual entrepreneurs do not have ready access to legal counsel. In many cases, the quick and easy registration process promised by DIY online service providers is incredibly appealing, especially for applicants just starting out in their business endeavors.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 6, 2020

However, money counts more, that is why a small business loan could be a viable funding solution for you. Small business owners usually apply for bank loans to supplement the scarcity in the needed funds. It may come from banks, credit unions, or government funds. Is The Loan Vital For Your Business?

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 14, 2020

This inflation will of course benefit Governments which have run-up huge debts fighting Covid-19, as the value of these debts will be inflated away. Despite gold’s function as a diversifier and hedge against inflation, most small businesses do not think about investing in bullion.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

To an entrepreneur or small business owner, achieving a project management certification may seem unnecessary. After all, business is all about innovation and ideas, surely you can make it up as you go along? Governance themes. What’s the point of being certified? Why not just fly by the seat of your pants?

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

AWS Startups for the Public Sector – Startups in the public sector focus their technology and business innovation on federal/central and local/municipal governments, primary and secondary education, nonprofits, and non-governmental organizations. Support Programs.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

If you’re running a small business, you need to be on top of legal basics to make your business successful. To make sure you don’t encounter any nasty surprises, here are the common legal issues behind running a small business you should be familiar with: Contracts. Government compliance. by Melissa Page.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Getting a small business off the ground is easier than it has ever been. With support from governments and institutions across the globe, entrepreneurship has seen a noticeable surge. In 2015, small businesses accounted for 93 per cent of all Australian businesses by turnover. Government Grants.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

This makes it completely free, but it works with partners, i.e. government agencies that somehow act as middlemen. The beauty of this platform is that users are carefully selected by partner banks, yet it is difficult to join and requires a minimum deal of one million euros, so not really for a small business.

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