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Covid-19 is a marathon, not a sprint, for startups in US, UK and Israel

VC Cafe

Source: NVCA , “Startup Ecosystem Faces Capital Crunch over Coming Months” USA – SBA Loans and PPP. The $349 billion aid package issued by the US Government and distributed in the form of SBA loans was quickly gobbled up by a large number of applications, many of which were from venture-backed or PE-backed startups.

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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

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A venture feasibility study analyzes an idea from several perspectives: market opportunity, competition, resources available, resource gaps, financial viability, operational issues, intellectual property rights, development timeline and technology needs. Look honestly at all the pros and cons for this type of business venture.

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Book: Where The Jobs Are

Feld Thoughts

I’ve had a number of meetings over the years with the Small Business Administration (SBA) whose name says it all. Over the last few years, I’ve been exploring the idea that we really have two types of small businesses: local businesses and startup businesses. Oh, and inertia.

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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. Society’s concern with data and privacy (or the lack thereof) has been brought to the forefront due to the FBI-Apple controversy. How can you prevent your business and customers from being victimized?

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Working for Equity Instead of Cash

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Small Business Labs. Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business. Welcome to Small Business Labs. Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. Smart Mobs.

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How to Start Your Own Gym

Up and Running

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.,

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How to Start a Successful Consulting Business: The Complete 10 Step Guide (2019)

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You’ve paid your dues. Admit it – you’ve thought about starting your own consulting business. Navigating the transition between a salaried employee and running your own consulting business can be tricky. People often ask: How do I get clients for my consulting business? Computer/technology consulting.