Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Open a business bank account. More than 80% of established small businesses have their own bank account, according to a Clutch survey. A business bank account can help you better manage your cash flow, track payments, organize relevant transactions in one place and stay within your budget. Consolidate your business loans.

Small Business Administration 115

Small Business Administration Dividend Equity Finance 115

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

When the need is high… For the rest of us, desiring to build large, valuable enterprises quickly, the need for outside capital is high on our list of requirements and even the source for some sleepless nights as we worry over the availability and cost of capital. There is a lot to say about retaining control.

Private Equity 118

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

The overarching idea, of course, is to reduce the cost of capital while maintaining appropriate flexibility for the venture.  Business success is the ultimate goal. .  Can you bootstrap your way to positive cash flow?   If the answer is relatively soon, then bootstrapping is a very serious consideration. 

Finance 83

Finance Bootstrapping Startup Equity 83

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Request a small business grant. The process is long, but it doesn’t cost you any equity. Trade equity or services for startup help. Fund your startup yourself.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Small Business Administration 283

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Request a small business grant. The process is long, but it doesn’t cost you any equity. Trade equity or services for startup help. Pitch your needs to friends and family.

Equity 120

Equity Small Business Administration SBA Syndicate 120

The Entrepreneurial Mind

JUNE 7, 2010

Now that the floodwaters have receded, the process of rebuilding small businesses affected by the flood of 2010 is beginning to unfold. While homeowners received assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and private charity groups, there are no grants to help small-business owners recover from flood-related losses.

Bootstrapping 53

Bootstrapping Nashville Small Business Administration Viral 53

Board Effect

JUNE 10, 2019

The scariest part of starting a business is having enough startup funds and cash flow to get the business going before it can actually start to turn a profit. There are many important financial decisions for business owners to consider. Getting Help for Startups From the Small Business Administration.

Small Business Administration 70

Small Business Administration SBA Startup Database 70

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

For the rest of us desiring to build large, valuable enterprises quickly, the need for outside capital is high on our list of requirements and even the source for some sleepless nights as we worry over the availability and cost of capital. It is for this group that we explore the implications implicit in raising money for growth.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

The Entrepreneurial Mind

JANUARY 17, 2011

The last couple of years have been rough on small-business owners and a discouraging time for aspiring entrepreneurs. This is particularly bad news for most small businesses because they rely on customers who are willing to spend money to fuel growth in revenues. So what is the outlook for entrepreneurship in 2011?

Small Business Administration 64

Small Business Administration Bootstrapping Washington Forecast 64

The Entrepreneurial Mind

MARCH 1, 2010

As recently as 2007 the Small Business Administration estimated that there were more than 21 million self-employed entrepreneurs without employees in the United States. They also can be a good option for small businesses looking to move from a home office.

Nashville 70

Nashville San Francisco Bootstrapping Philadelphia 70

Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

Creating a scalable business model. Whether you are hoping to expand a small business with a loan or going for a round of venture capital, you will need a scalable business model. Investors in particular want to fund only scalable or ready to scale businesses. Your business idea itself needs to be scalable.

SBA 84

SBA Angel Investor Technical Review Startup 84

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Friends and family are the most common backers, and many startups bootstrap. Some cities, such as Portland, OR, also have what Patrick calls “beer angels,” private individuals who understand the beer business and invest in select breweries and cideries. Cash must be available to cover costs and offset delays. he explains.

Oregon 60

Oregon Jordan SBA Cofounder 60

Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

Most small businesses and startups that are looking to grow— hire a new employee , or buy a new piece of equipment, or open a new location —need to think hard about cash flow, or making sure they have enough money in the bank to meet payroll and other financial obligations. Cash must be available to cover costs and offset delays.

Oregon 24

Oregon Jordan Software Review Distribution 24