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Tips for Writing a Successful Business Plan for a Daycare Center

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Working out a business plan for your daycare center can be a challenge. As someone who owns eight successful daycares in the Chicago area, I know the strategies and approaches that work when it comes to developing a sound business plan for a daycare center. It serves as a cornerstone of your vision as you move forward.

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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

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How these six businesses worked with the SBA to grow. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency that supports the US economy by aiding small businesses, including offering loans and grants as well as free education, assistance, and other resources. iRobot — From robots to riches.

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Financing Your Business? Consider An SBA Loan

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by Tom Pretty, Head of SBA Lending at TD Bank. Small business is the backbone of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy. Many small businesses find success working with the SBA, which sets guidelines for loans made by third-party partners such as banks and community development organizations.

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What Type of Business Plan Do I Need?

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Unsure what kind of business plan you need? We get this question a lot, mainly because there are so many different things labelled as business plans: strategic plans, annual plans, operational plans, feasibility plans, and, of course, what most people think of, business plans for startups seeking investment.

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The Complete Guide to SBA Loans

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What is an SBA Loan? Small Business Administration was created in 1953 to help Americans start, build and grow their businesses. As an independent agency of the government, the SBA partners with both public and private organizations to deliver its services, including loans. What can you use an SBA loan for?

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The Basics of Small Business Loans [WEBINAR]

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As I’ve been working in this industry, as Sabrina started out said, I was the Chief Marketing officer of CAN Capital which is a big alternative lender and now I’m the Vice President of SmartBiz SBA Loans. Then on the planned side, I know many of you work with Palo Alto and BPlans on new business plans, obviously a startup.

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8 Things You Need To Start a Business During a Recession

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If you’re starting a business from home, this will likely only affect larger starting costs, but it can still be beneficial if massive overhead costs have been a concern or even prevented you from starting in the past. Putting it all together to start your business. Better credit options.