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What’s an SBDC and Why You Want to Know

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And I’ve been meaning to post about the national SBDC program ever since. Good Clean Love is one of several good local companies that have been through our SBDC’s business management program. For a class on bookkeeping, marketing, business planning, getting financed, call your nearest SBDC.

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Meet the Grand Prize Entrepreneurs of the BEC Boost

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The contest was sponsored by Palo Alto Software , which provided free access to LivePlan , its cloud-based business planning software, to all of the Boost entrants. “ The contest was sponsored by Palo Alto Software , which provided free access to LivePlan , its cloud-based business planning software, to all of the Boost entrants. “

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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

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Consider a venture feasibility study as a start on a business plan if the idea looks profitable. Are there enough customers willing to buy your products, often enough, at a profitable price that your business can pay all expenses and provide a decent living wage to owners? If not, the business idea is not feasible.

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An Introduction to Entrepreneurship

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Designed for entrepreneurs who are either starting a new business or growing an existing one, Palo Alto Software’s Start, Run & Grow Your Business: An Introduction to Entrepreneurship course is currently being taught at colleges and universities around the country. The corporate sponsor for the class was Citibank.

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How to Balance Cash Flow in a Seasonal Business

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For some seasonal businesses a line of credit might be appropriate. Check with your banker about programs available. Your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office also has information about programs offered by the U.S. Have a question about your small business? Accounting Strategy'

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Starting a Nonprofit: Chapter 1 of The ‘RIDE Eugene’ Story

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In Oregon, nearly 30 percent of all traffic fatalities are related to drunk driving. Jonathan is doing RIDE’s forecasting and financial planning with LivePlan , a cloud-based business planning software. “I’ve used it before for business planning,” he said.

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Hard lessons lead to success – the story of RealLead

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This is why I love the startup environment – there’s always something new to address and it keeps me and my team on our toes” One of the biggest challenges the team at RealLead faced during start up was recruiting skilled programmers, a growing problem in Eugene, Oregon where RealLead is based.

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