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Business 2015 - Optimism, But Upgrade Your Strategy

Startup Professionals Musings

Fight for More Government and Policy Support: Small businesses now believe they have played a key role in the U.S. You can join the fight for action, particularly for even higher Small Business Administration (SBA) loan limits. 2015 business optimism entrepreneur strategy' Marty Zwilling.

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4 Reasons Small Businesses Fail

YoungUpstarts

There are four main reasons small businesses seek financing : startup costs, inventory purchases, business expansion, or business fortification. Fortunately, in 2015, loans to small businesses are expected to increase; great news for small businesses searching for capital.

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Financing Your Business? Consider An SBA Loan

YoungUpstarts

Small business is the backbone of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy. For these enterprises, securing funding can impact their ability to operate and grow, yet most small business owners do not fully understand all of the types of credit available to their business.

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Female Founder Interview: Latina Leader Elizabeth Colón

The Startup Magazine

With over 20 years of experience in the language services industry, Elizabeth garnered national praise for her leadership and expertise in her field with awards such as Negocios Now’s Latinas in Business Award (2017).

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3 Possible Reasons Entrepreneurs Fail to Secure Funding

Women Entrepreneurs Can

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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Accelerate Your Startup With Help From An Incubator

Startup Professionals Musings

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 U.S. In fact, eight were already billion dollar unicorns.

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Visualizing Success For Your Business: 3 Tips Before You Seek Financing

YoungUpstarts

economy saw the reversal of a troubling downward trend in small business development that began in 2010. Operating a business comes with challenges and opportunities throughout all phases of its development and growth. Last year the U.S. This is not the case.

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