YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2013

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. Big companies that invest in small businesses play an important role in creating jobs.

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Advisory Board Entrepreneur Portland Oregon 249

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. The text of our latest OpEd is below. Policymakers in Washington, D.C., fail to understand fundamental changes in the U.S.

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Small Business SBA United States America 110

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Backed by a team of private local investors, ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. Some cities, such as Portland, OR, also have what Patrick calls “beer angels,” private individuals who understand the beer business and invest in select breweries and cideries. Metrics: Know your numbers.

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Oregon Jordan SBA Cofounder 60

Up and Running

MAY 30, 2016

Additional resources to help you choose a location: How to Choose a Business Location. 13 Out of the Ordinary Ways to Find the Perfect Business Location. Demographic Data on the SBA Website. How to Get Your Business Funded. 35 Ways to Fund Your Business. The Complete Guide to SBA Loans.

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SBA United States Hiring Detroit 60

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 31, 2019

For businesses that earn less than $5 million annually in sales, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) recommends allocating six to seven percent of the revenue. Irrespective of the nature of your business, a keyway to save money is to get suitable business insurances. Ways to save marketing expenses.

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Marketing SBA Small Business Administration Social Media 113

Up and Running

JUNE 20, 2013

The American Institute of CPAs recently released a new, simplified framework for small business accounting to make your life a little easier. Punchey distinguishes itself from the competition with cheaper processing fees, and by offering marketing metrics along with their payment services. Bogged down in accounting standards?

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SBA Cofounder Differentiation Framework 70

Up and Running

MAY 2, 2016

This year, National Small Business Week (NSBW) is May 1 to May 7. At Bplans, we’re happy to participate in National Small Business Week by giving you access to the best resources and advice we have for small businesses and startups. From the small business toolkit: Bplans Loan Finder.

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Small Business Elevator Pitch SBA Finder 60

Up and Running

APRIL 4, 2022

But, is it really impossible to launch a business without any startup capital? Table of contents Can I start a business with no money? How to start a small business with no money 1. Identify your business idea 2. Analyze what you need to run your business, and what the gaps are in your own abilities.

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Social Media SBA Media Metrics 156

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2012

(Note: This is reposted from the Industry Word blog on the SBA Community site. Online buzz about social media for business owners seems to be moving from “Should I” to “How do I?” Define how your social media serves your business. Maybe also small business, small business management, and local business.

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Social Media Media Business Plan Architecture 102

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), a whopping 627,000 businesses launch annually. But an estimated 595,000 businesses also go out of business each year. Clearly, any solopreneur or small business owner who launches a business into this climate will have their work cut out for them!

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SBA Small Business Administration Distribution Startup 100

Up and Running

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Applying for a small business loan can be a time-consuming and stressful process. Many business owners want to know their chances of getting approved (or that they even stand a chance) before investing their time into searching and applying for loans. Time in business should equal 2+ years. So, what are your chances?

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Security SBA Bankruptcy Finder 72

Up and Running

JUNE 23, 2014

Your market analysis should include an overview of your industry, a look at your target market, an analysis of your competition, your own projections for your business, and any regulations you’ll need to comply with. Relevant industry metrics like size, trends, life cycle, and projected growth should all be included here.

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Marketing SBA Small Business Administration Business Plan 147

ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

However, depending on the product you’re offering, the freemium model can work well for business-to-business (B2B) companies, and especially well for B2VSB (business-to-very-small-business) companies. See also Why Free Is Bad: Businesses Should Be Happy To Pay For Key Services ).

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B2B Product SBA Small Business Administration 60

Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). HW: All of the social platforms claim to help small businesses and brands amplify their voice, find their customers. JS: They found ME!

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SBA Social Media Algorithm eCommerce 62

Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). HW: All of the social platforms claim to help small businesses and brands amplify their voice, find their customers. JS: They found ME!

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SBA Social Media Algorithm eCommerce 48

Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 5, 2024

Debt Consolidation The Delaware State Housing Authority offers a Small Business Loan Program that consolidates higher-interest short-term debts like credit cards or personal loans into more manageable, low-fixed, longer-term loans up to $100k. Are there government programs available for business debt relief?

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Delaware SBA Finance Programming 40

Up and Running

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Whether you’re simply trying to scale your business or seeking equity investment, having a plan is key. . Recently, Barbara Corcoran , entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge, shared some of her insights on small business. Regular planning helps businesses to take advantage of opportunities within their markets.

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Metrics Software Review Forecast Small Business 128

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

There are so many metrics you could be measuring on social media, so let’s cull down the list and make sure that the most important ones are at least being eyeballed. Reach is used as the denominator for the engagement rate metric (see below). Speaking of engagement, it’s our next metric! But where do you start? Engagement.

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Social Media Media Social Network Metrics 28

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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Small Business Finance Forecast Metrics 95

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Let’s go down to the small business. I think my business is awesome. I’ve done a lot of amazing things in my business. I love looking at cost per account acquired as a key metric to share with potential acquirers. Just had an IPO and last quarter they lost $700 million. John Warrillow: Right.

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Entrepreneur Switzerland Revenue Differentiation 69

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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Balance Sheet SBA Covenant Technical Review 60

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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Lean Business Plan Video Software Review 60