Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Part of a venture feasibility study is to look at what financial resources are already available in personal bank accounts, equity in a home, life insurance, family and friends or from selling assets. A major cause of business failure is not having enough cash available to cover all startup costs and operate for at least a year.

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

Up and Running

APRIL 2, 2015

One exception to the rule is that the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs that guarantee some portion of startup costs for new businesses so banks can lend them money with the government, reducing the banks’ risk. CPAs get sued over bad audits. Collateral. See Also The Complete Guide to SBA Loans.

Balance Sheet 60

Balance Sheet SBA Covenant Technical Review 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2023

That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you.

Silicon Valley 292

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration Startup 292

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you.

Silicon Valley 431

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 431

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2018

That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you.

Silicon Valley 210

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 210

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Those of you that have had the opportunity to go to college, I am quite sure that you probably know someone who is a CPA and someone who is a lawyer and you want to add those two people to this kitchen cabinet as well because you need professional advice. Now what are your basic startup costs?

Social Media 60

Social Media Small Business Software Review Technical Review 60

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2013

Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Show a significant personal investment.

Entrepreneur 252

Entrepreneur Angel Investor Silicon Valley CPA 252