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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

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Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. Use visibility and social media to pull clients in. Be targeted in marketing and lead generation.

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5 Tips for Starting a Successful Clothing Brand: The Definitive Guide (2018)

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We discussed these options previously in our article 15 Tips for Turning Your Craft Hobby Into a Successful Business : A sole proprietorship is the “most basic type of business to establish” according to the SBA (Small Business Administration). Plan for Manufacturing.

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How to Start a Cleaning Business

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If taking out a loan is an option you’re interested in, speak with the SBA. To learn more about SBA loans, see our Complete Guide to SBA Loans. Our business model fixes them all. Some of the key things you’ll need to start with include: Registering a business name. Seek alternative funding sources.

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How to Start a Business in a Month – #30DayChallenge

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Given the number of funding resources available today, you shouldn’t have too much of a problem getting that initial start-up cash, especially if you focus on a lean business model or MVP route to market. Popular funding options include: Bank Loans – a bank will definitely want to see your business plan. Just keep moving.

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How to Start a Brewery

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Backed by a team of private local investors, ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. By focusing on branding even before construction had begun on the brewery, ColdFire has been building a local following through social media and building buzz for their grand opening.

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We’ve helped over 150 small businesses navigate the crisis | Here’s what we’ve learned

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The webinar is hosted by Good Business Colorado and is sponsored by a number of organizations advocating for small businesses including MAPR Agency , The Bell Policy Center , Small Business Majority , and others. According to data released by the SBA , the average PPP amount was just over $200,000.

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5 Tips for Starting a Successful Clothing Brand

crowdSPRING Blog

We discussed these options previously in our article 15 Tips for Turning Your Craft Hobby Into a Successful Business : A sole proprietorship is the “most basic type of business to establish” according to the SBA (Small Business Administration). Plan for Manufacturing.