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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. economy, with nearly 29 million operating around the country, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy. SBA Loan Programs. How to Apply.

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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

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While there are no guarantees any startup business will be successful, a good first step to determine if an idea makes sense before proceeding with an investment of time and resources is to do a venture feasibility study. Consider a venture feasibility study as a start on a business plan if the idea looks profitable.

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Small Businesses Must Make Data Privacy a Priority

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Small Businesses Must Make Data Privacy a Priority written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a wealth of information on privacy , including articles and links to government sites. The SBA also provides many resources on online business law.

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The Real Story Of America Is About Small

VC Adventure

Why is America so divided? The loss of small businesses may be one answer. In research for our upcoming book, we found that small business owners often inhabit the shrinking middle ground of politics in their communities. As a country it seems we may have forgotten the value of these small businesses.

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The Next Generation Of Funding For The Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs

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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. The need for funding in the early days of a business is constant and the timeline until profit can be long.

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Bootstrapping Your Start-Up Business with Little or No Money

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The following is a guest post by Bill Hazelton , Managing Director of Credit Card Assist , a leading credit card resource site for consumers and small business owners and Sell It! In periods of high unemployment, many of those having a hard time finding a job consider starting their own business as an alternative.