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Top Five Mistakes Small Business Owners Are Making During Pandemic

YoungUpstarts

My company has helped almost 2,000 businesses and we have seen every issue a struggling business might face. Patterns emerge, and the top five mistakes we see small business owners making again and again, are: 1. Failure to Access Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs.

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Business 2013 - Optimism, But Check Your Strategy

Startup Professionals Musings

Even though it has been a long haul, it’s nice to see some optimism surfacing in 2013. Earlier this year, a new study “ 2013 Business Outlook Survey: A New Reality Of Cautious Optimism ” was published by EKS&H. Still, they are fighting for action, particularly for even higher Small Business Administration (SBA) loan limits.

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How should I finance my new venture? - Startups and angels: Along.

Tim Keane

If, on the other hand, there is some near term prospect of cash flow (say within six months or a year) but no ability to repay in the meantime, then the entrepreneur may try and find a way to finance his “pre-revenue period” using friends and family money that accepts a somewhat lower payment in recognition of a relationship beyond just investing.

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35 Ways to Fund Your Small Business

Up and Running

Small Business Administration loans are often one of the first places that small business owners in the United States think of looking for a loan, and they’re right to. Gust matches investors up with small businesses seeking funding. My 13 Favorite Alternative Funding Options of 2013.

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How to Start a Construction Company

Up and Running

But once you have a solid construction company business plan and know the direction you want to take, you can start your own construction business. Small Business Administration (SBA) have pointed out, construction is a high-growth industry right now and is expected to remain strong for years to come.

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15 Tips for Turning Your Craft Hobby Into a Successful Business

crowdSPRING Blog

Etsy, the internet’s largest crafting marketplace has reported steady revenue increases since 2015. and around the world are looking to turn their craft hobbies into real businesses. A sole proprietorship is the “most basic type of business to establish” according to the SBA (Small Business Administration).

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How to Start a Luxury Day Spa

Up and Running

spa industry recorded more than 160 million visits, an increase of almost 16 percent from the previous year, with total revenues of $12.8 By 2013, the number of annual spa visits had increased to 164 million, with total revenues of $14.7 The Small Business Administration can be a great way to access the funding you need.