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The Right Ingredients: SBA Loan Prep Steps

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The small business sector is growing rapidly. And while corporate America has been “downsizing,” in recent years, the rate of small business start-ups has dramatically increased. Bureau of Labor and Statistics research, there are an estimated 28 million small businesses in the U.S.

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Financing Your Business? Consider An SBA Loan

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by Tom Pretty, Head of SBA Lending at TD Bank. Small business is the backbone of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy. This is possible, in part, because the SBA guarantees a portion of loans will be repaid, eliminating some of the lender’s risk. SBA Loan Programs.

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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

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Are there enough customers willing to buy your products, often enough, at a profitable price that your business can pay all expenses and provide a decent living wage to owners? If not, the business idea is not feasible. Look honestly at all the pros and cons for this type of business venture. Often this is not true.

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5 Tips For Millennial Entrepreneurs To Secure Financing

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Technical, civic-minded and experiencing growing economic prospects, millennials are important contributors to America’s small business landscape. In order for entrepreneurs to grow business and and flourish financially, there are universal truths about lending that millennials need to know. The bottom line?

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Optimism in the Face of Uncertainty: A Look at Small Business in 2017

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If you’re considering making the leap and starting your own business, you’re likely eager to ensure that you’re making a smart decision. While it won’t guarantee success, putting your finger on the pulse of the small business environment can help you determine your path forward. The current small business landscape.

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The Next Generation Of Funding For The Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs

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Startups are hungry for credit, but banks and other financial institutions have never been stricter with their financing parameters. 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.

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How to Start Your Own Gym

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What struck me most about both interviews was the clarity and vision the owners had surrounding starting their businesses in the first place, and how specific they were about who they wanted to impact through their fitness services. The fitness industry in America: The fitness industry has exploded in recent years. In the U.S.,