Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. It’s all about making your business life easier, doing what works best, getting the best results by tracking what works and always improving.

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Lean Business Plan Video Software Review 60

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 5, 2019

The biggest obstacle facing young entrepreneurs – or, in fact, entrepreneurs of any age – is often that they don’t have the funding to turn their business idea into a reality. The SBA does this by reducing the risk that lenders face when lending money to entrepreneurs so that the qualifying criteria can be relaxed.

Finance 147

Finance SBA Small Business Administration Angel Investor 147

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2022

In addition to developing a detailed business plan, consider starting small and adding customers slowly. Too often, entrepreneurs get caught up in a rush to do everything at once. Here are more details about startup secrets every business owner should know about. Make a Two-Year Business Plan.

Entrepreneur 185

Entrepreneur Startup CPA Networking 185

Up and Running

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Whether you’re simply trying to scale your business or seeking equity investment, having a plan is key. . Recently, Barbara Corcoran , entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge, shared some of her insights on small business. Do you have a plan? What’s more, a formal plan doesn’t necessarily mean cumbersome.

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Metrics Software Review Forecast Small Business 128

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Here’s an 11 step complete guide on how to start a business. Write a business plan. Decide your legal business structure. Purchase business insurance. Create a sales plan. What is the maximum figure I can safely spend on this business? What are my expectations of being an entrepreneur?

Angel Investor 85

Angel Investor Small Business Business Plan Intellectual Property 85

Up and Running

APRIL 25, 2014

Since I’m in the business planning business , it was great to see billionaire investor Peter Gregory ask Richard, the entrepreneur and protagonist of the show, for his business plan. Dejected, Richard goes home and starts reading about business planning on Wikipedia. What do they do?

Silicon Valley 104

Silicon Valley Business Plan Entrepreneur Cap Table 104

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2014

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market-research data. They don’t realize that business projections with no third-party validation have no credibility with investors.

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Entrepreneur Marketing SBA Venture Capital 244

Up and Running

AUGUST 15, 2017

“The entrepreneur is essentially a visualizer and an actualizer. Having said that, entrepreneurship continues to attract a large number of millennials, especially those thirsting to carve a niche for themselves in the crowded business world. percent entrepreneurs do not find working for others to be appealing.

Software Review 96

Software Review Social Media Search Cloud 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

Related sources include local business development agencies. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Your funding strategy is a key part of every business plan, so don’t hesitate to check out the real alternatives. Loans or line-of-credit.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 257

Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 31, 2023

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), only about half of SMEs survive beyond the first five years. Failing to secure funding for your venture can slow down progress and reduce your chances of growing your business. Lack of a Clear Business Plan A business plan is a roadmap for your company’s future.

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Security Small Business Administration SBA Entrepreneur 52

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. In most cases, these are available to the public for free access, and can be referenced and footnoted in your plan.

Marketing 219

Marketing SBA Venture Capital Business Plan 219

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Most entrepreneurs start a new business with dreams of success, but the unfortunate fact is that too many of them fail. Census Bureau showed the reality in hard terms – 400,000 small businesses opened and 470,000 SMBs closed their doors just last year. Small Business Administration. LendingClub Inc. ,

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Small Business Small Business Administration SBA Non-Compete 100

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Shira Sue Carmi, the founder of Launch Collective, reminds us that the business of launching a clothing brand is as important as the artistry: Fashion is amazing in the way it balances art and commerce, but it’s a business. Don’t start a business because you want to design. Sole proprietorship or LLC?

Small Business Administration 133

Small Business Administration Social Media LLC Technical Review 133

Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Use this time to make sure that you are matching the business you want to start to your personal aspirations. Be sure to take our quiz to find out if you’re entrepreneur material , too. Once you decide on a business that fits your goals and lifestyle, evaluate your idea. Marketing and Sales Plan. Financial Plan.

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Venture Capital Business Plan Limited Liability Company Finance 166

Up and Running

MAY 6, 2015

Each week we discuss the latest news, resources and advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In this week’s episode we discuss: 10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan. For the most part I think this goes back to that idea of a small business isn’t generally a small business.

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SBA Technical Review Software Review Small Business 60

Up and Running

APRIL 2, 2015

One of the first things overly-optimistic entrepreneurs discover as they look for funding is that banks don’t fund business plans. So your business has to have hard assets it can pledge to back up a business loan. See Also The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. Business plan. Collateral.

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Balance Sheet SBA Covenant Technical Review 60

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2020

If you are ready to leave traditional employment behind and forge your way through the business world as an entrepreneur, here are some helpful tips to becoming your own boss. Before starting a business, think about your passions and what truly makes you happy in life. Make a Plan. Think About Your Passions.

Small Business Administration 138

Small Business Administration SBA Finance Partner 138

Up and Running

MAY 11, 2016

When it comes to starting a business, there’s no shortage of information on how to do it; from writing a business plan to applying for an SBA-guaranteed loan, just about everything has been covered. 500 CEO, an angel investor, and a serial entrepreneur. I like to ask, ‘Is this the entrepreneur?’

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Term Sheet Startup Due Diligence 60

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2020

SBA and small business lending funds, for example, act as alternatives to typical bank loans. . These loans and funds are set aside specifically for small businesses and entrepreneurs. With these forms of loans, it is important that you have a solid business plan in place before applying. Pitch competitions.

Small Business 118

Small Business SBA Bootstrapping Venture Capital 118

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

Related sources include local business development agencies. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Your funding strategy is a key part of every business plan, so don’t forget to check out all the alternatives. Loans or line-of-credit.

Technical Review 149

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 149

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Entrepreneurs wear a lot of hats, from managerial, leadership hats to innovative, “thinking-outside-the-box” type hats. Needless to say, the average entrepreneur is expected to be well-versed in a variety of disciplines in order for their ideas and business concepts to succeed in today’s competitive markets.

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Intellectual Property Entrepreneur SBA Canada 100

Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. As media / communications professional my business chops were lacking.

Technical Review 50

Technical Review Equity SBA Software Review 50

Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

Related sources include local business development agencies. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Your funding strategy is a key part of every business plan, so don’t hesitate to check out the real alternatives.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164

Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. As media / communications professional my business chops were lacking.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Equity SBA Software Review 48

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

If you want to take the plunge and start your own photography business, there is a lot to consider. Here’s a complete, 10 step guide on how to start a photography business. Write a business plan. Decide your legal business structure. Purchase business insurance. Create a sales plan.

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Business Plan Small Business Administration Hiring Social Media 64

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2014

According to earlier studies from Forbes Insights , many entrepreneurs and small businesses not only feel the lessons learned during the past few years have helped them survive, but the recession also exposed flaws in their business strategies that they were able to fix. 2015 business optimism entrepreneur strategy'

Small Business Administration 257

Small Business Administration SBA Forecast Government 257

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 5, 2016

economy saw the reversal of a troubling downward trend in small business development that began in 2010. According to the Kauffman Index, which measures the economic impact of American entrepreneurs, new small business creation experienced its largest year-over-year growth in 2015, resulting in around 530,000 new business owners per month.

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Finance SBA Small Business Administration Bankruptcy 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

I always love to get questions from my readers, and I answer them all, but sometimes I feel like the “Dear Abby’ for entrepreneurs. Here are some real cases: Dear StartupPro, I am a minority looking for funding for a Home HealthCare Service business. Where to start for funding and does a business plan differ?

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Sweat Equity Entrepreneur Equity CPA 188

Up and Running

MAY 4, 2016

Practical Market Research Resources for Entrepreneurs . Having a strong business plan in place can help solidify funding for your gym or fitness center. Be sure to check out our planning resources, as well as the sample business plans at the end of this guide. The Complete Guide to SBA Loans .

Small Business Administration 60

Small Business Administration Finance Tennessee Business Plan 60

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2016

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. In most cases, these are available to the public for free access, and can be referenced and footnoted in your plan.

Marketing 120

Marketing SBA Startup Venture Capital 120

Up and Running

APRIL 4, 2022

Analyze what you need to run your business, and what the gaps are in your own abilities. Then, all you need is an internet connection to start searching for small business resources. You can also use free trials for paid business tools. You’ll learn a lot from entrepreneurs on the same journey as you.

Social Media 156

Social Media SBA Media Metrics 156

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 6, 2017

Shira Sue Carmi , the founder of Launch Collective , reminds us that the business of launching a clothing brand is as important as the artistry: Fashion is amazing in the way it balances art and commerce, but it’s a business. Don’t start a business because you want to design. Develop your brand. Spread the Word.

Small Business Administration 48

Small Business Administration Social Media LLC Technical Review 48

Up and Running

JULY 24, 2015

This list is broken into categories and is meant to be a one-stop-shop for aspiring entrepreneurs. Business planning. To start your business, you’ll need a sound business plan. But here at Bplans, we make an effort to provide entrepreneurs with the resources they need to start and run successful businesses.

Entrepreneur 60

Entrepreneur Small Business Administration SBA Pennsylvania 60

Women Entrepreneurs Can

AUGUST 26, 2021

As per the US Business Formation Statistics (BFS), 4.35 million new business applications were submitted in 2020 alone. Although starting a business from scratch is an exciting opportunity, the numerous details involved make the entire process challenging for many entrepreneurs. Pick Your Business Location.

Kansas 52

Kansas Small Business Administration SBA Angel Investor 52

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

1, 2011] announced its Startup America Partnership yesterday with some very slick online video streaming, some serious financial commitments, and the good sense to lead with real entrepreneurs including Steve Case and Brad Feld, and real information provided by the Small Business Administration and the Kauffman Foundation.

Programming 71

Programming SBA Small Business Administration America 71

Steve Blank

JUNE 4, 2012

Alex is a successful serial entrepreneur –with the same drive and energy of many we have known here in Silicon Valley, but different. His nine startups have ranged from franchised fruit juice shops to Lendio a financial services company for small businesses. Small businesses make up 99.7% Lessons Learned.

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Silicon Valley Lean Utah Customer Development 305

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

After analyzing the books and sales, we believed the sales in the pipeline would support his planned expansion and growth. The business owner didn’t need to find outside cash to expand nor did he need to sell a part of his company. This helps small businesses find loans through traditional lenders.

Small Business 100

Small Business Angel Investor Bootstrapping SBA 100