ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Now, as for today's entrepreneurs, first up today was Hardika Shah presenting Mesoloan, a small enterprise loan program for Indian entrepreneurs in the $2,000-$20,000 loan size bracket. This is a segment that is well beyond traditional micro-finance, but also somewhat below the scope of the regular financial institutions.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

I just saw Denise O’Berry’s post “Credit Becoming Available to Small Business Again (Slowly)&# on her Small Business Expert blog. Denise knows this territory very well because she focuses a lot of her work on the financial side of small-business management.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 17, 2016

The act of funding a pursuit yourself is known as bootstrapping. Getting a government grant for a project is, admittedly, rare. Research government grants to find out if your pursuit could fit the bill. It could be the right way for you to get your project or small business started. Then it’s worth looking into.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 13, 2018

You can , however, discover ways to trim your own expenses to bootstrap your business or simply to increase your cash flow, funneling those savings back into the business. Let’s start with business insurance. Here’s one resource where you can compare insurance quotes for small business.

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Up and Running

APRIL 24, 2018

Because of complex government regulations and a lengthy incubation period, funding a healthcare startup is more difficult compared to financing a tech startup. Bootstrapping or self-funding a healthcare startup is very difficult, as most healthcare starts require considerable investment. Secure timely funding.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 2, 2011

“I’ve got a great idea for a business, but I don’t have any money to get it started! Where can I get money from the government or find investors to help me start my business?”. If I had a dime for every time I’ve been asked this question, I’d be wealthy enough to establish my own small-business loan company.

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Up and Running

JULY 23, 2010

I know you’re busy and focused on other things, but when it’s time to get a credit line, a bank draft, a letter of credit or even to notarize a stupid letter, you’re going to wish you had a banker to call. Banks don’t finance business plans, but they help the SBA do it. In the U.S. Talk to three or four.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 24, 2017

This can easily be accomplished by surveying current and potential business customers, testing focus groups, conducting one-on-one interviews, utilizing social media polls, and observing data through platforms like Google Analytics. There are a number of ways to generate funding , with some of the most popular including: Small business loans.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I had the opportunity to speak with Melinda Emerson, the “SmallBizLady” and America’s #1 small business expert, who took the opportunity to share with us her proven, step-by-step method to transition from employee to entrepreneur. Have you always dreamed of being your own boss? You just want to check her out.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

JUNE 18, 2011

business -- maxing out credit cards or taking a home-equity loan -- are no longer as viable." Actually the largest source of financing has always been the entrepreneur's own money and any funds they are able to raise from friends and family members. And what about bootstrapping? This quote is wrong on so many levels.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Start-Up Chile: $40k to Live There and Start a Company - Ben Casnocha: The Blog , August 14, 2010 Governments round the world are trying to stimulate entrepreneurship. The Chilean government recently announced a bold initiative that stands apart from the usual innovation and start-up handwaving. Have convertible notes really won?

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

While our data does apply to a US audience, the reasons for starting a business really aren’t going to be that different, whether you’re in Canada or South Africa. Think the country is dominated by big businesses run by people with MBAs? You don’t need any ‘special’ training to run a business. Day 7: Make it legal.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In this two-part guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. In part two, we’ll discuss finances, insurance, and regulations for breweries. Relationships.

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www.inc.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

government (which appointed its first CTO last year), more organizations are finding that the position is integral to organizational success. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc. From tech-centric start-ups to, well, the U.S.

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Professor VC

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Since small businesses are responsible for the vast majority of new jobs, legislators believe that these new rules will make it easier for entrepreneurs to raise capital and ramp up hiring. Crowdfunding has the unique ability to become an incremental source of funding for startups and small businesses. Bootstrapping 101.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

In this guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been-there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. Watch your finances. Friends and family are the most common backers, and many startups bootstrap.

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online.wsj.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Small Business. SMALL BUSINESS. more in Small Business. Harvard professor Noam Wasserman and WSJ small-business editor Vanessa OConnell took reader questions about avoiding start-up pitfalls on Sept. Small Business » Subscriber Content Read Preview. Loading… Careers.

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