YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

By Brandon Moxam, Director of Brand Development at U.S. With more than 825,000 franchise establishments across 300 business lines, they employ nearly 18 million people and account for one eighth of the U.S. Why Traditional Business Owners Transition to Franchising. Image credit: Franchise from Shutterstock. private-sector jobs.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This is the most complete guide online on how to start a business in 2019. You should know that about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and about half survive only five years. Businesses that survive and thrive have an unfair advantage. Develop and refine your idea. Write a business plan.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

A venture feasibility study analyzes an idea from several perspectives: market opportunity, competition, resources available, resource gaps, financial viability, operational issues, intellectual property rights, development timeline and technology needs. What is meant by “company culture” and how is it important to my business?

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Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2017

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. A business plan should look about three to five years into the future. What employee childcare discount will you offer?

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Here’s a complete, 10 step guide on how to start a photography business. Develop and refine your idea. Write a business plan. Decide your legal business structure. Purchase business insurance. Grow your business. Develop and refine your idea. Crunch the numbers. Create a strong brand identity.

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2016

Only 18 percent of total revenue in 2016 was from the top four largest players in the fitness industry, while small speciality gyms and independently-owned fitness businesses made up the rest. In addition, many of these gym and fitness centers employ very little to no staff, which makes startup costs and barriers to entry low.

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Up and Running

MAY 21, 2015

The value and “degree of fit” may be based on the quality, cost, or the amount of time to acquire the information using these practical market research tools. Access to this secondary market research data may be yours for the asking and cost you only an email, letter, phone call, or perhaps a nominal fee for copying and postage.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 3, 2019

A fictitious name certificate also called DBA and an employer identification number called an EIN are standard permits that every woman businesswoman must have especially if the business name that is in use by you is not officially your legal name. Your local business development centres can better guide you in this.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

There are many local resources available that can help with a variety of entrepreneurial needs, from networking and training to securing a small business loan or business line of credit. Many of these services are offered at low or no cost to help foster economic development in specific regions.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 28, 2014

by Leah Rutherford, career development and entrepreneurial writer and blogger at JetFeeds. All successful small business owners – and there are more than 50 million according to the U.S. Small Business Administration! Are you and your employees unable to efficiently perform tasks?

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entrepreMusings

JANUARY 26, 2011

Many start-ups don’t have the financial means to hire full-time employees early on so business owners are left no choice but to bootstrap their operations by outsourcing. Three primary areas in any business that you can effectively outsource are computer programming, web design and software development. Internships.

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Up and Running

MARCH 4, 2022

According to the United States Small Business Administration, there are approximately 32.5 million small businesses at the moment. The number fluctuates from year to year with businesses coming and going. A business plan does far more than help secure venture capital when you’re starting out.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 15, 2019

Once you’ve decided which overall business structure is the right fit for you, we recommend that you write a business plan. For more information about how to create a business plan, the Small Business Administration has you covered. Vendor and employee agreements. Get to know the legal stuff.

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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2016

But once you have a solid construction company business plan and know the direction you want to take, you can start your own construction business. Small Business Administration (SBA) have pointed out, construction is a high-growth industry right now and is expected to remain strong for years to come.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 27, 2017

Difficulties arise when companies begin to scale up because as a company grows and expands its operations, entrepreneurs typically become less involved with the day to day operation of their business. Other research indicates that nearly 8 out of every 10 new businesses will fail within the first 18 months of beginning operations.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

The overarching idea, of course, is to reduce the cost of capital while maintaining appropriate flexibility for the venture.  Business success is the ultimate goal. But, what constitutes success for the parties involved – investors, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers – can vary dramatically. five years.).

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 13, 2017

Remember that you don’t need to develop and manufacture a new product yourself; that can be costly and time-consuming. Nolo.com has good advice on employee evaluations. Look for the employees who are most ready to sell new products and services, and see if they should also be given a promotion to reflect their new responsibilities.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Navigating the transition between a salaried employee and running your own consulting business can be tricky. People often ask: How do I get clients for my consulting business? Can I start a consulting business while working full time? Here’s a 10 step complete guide for starting a consulting business from scratch.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

To ensure sufficient cash flow through the slower sales season, business owners employ various survival techniques. Some find alternative business options for the slower part of the year. Some hire employees only during the busy times and lay them off when the season ends. Check with your banker about programs available.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), a whopping 627,000 businesses launch annually. But an estimated 595,000 businesses also go out of business each year. The less you spend on distribution and shipping costs, the more you have left over to feed back into your bottom line at year-end.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 19, 2021

In their opinion, the firm needs to save money to cover the operation cost. Professional liability coverage: If you or your employees ever make a clerical error that puts you in a lawsuit situation. Worker compensation: It will help you compensate for the financial liability if an employee gets injured while working.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 10, 2017

by Quint Studer, founder of Studer Community Institute and author of “ Results That Last: Hardwiring Behaviors That Will Take Your Company to the Top “ No doubt about it: Small businesses are leading the way to revitalize America. Specifically, every community can join in what I call a “small business revolution.”

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Up and Running

MARCH 27, 2017

Most seasonal business owners employ one or more of these classic techniques: Find alternative business options for the slower part of the year. Hire employees only during the busy times and lay them off when the season ends. Develop banking relationships that allow for the extra flexibility required.

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Up and Running

JULY 11, 2018

Building business credit creates more financial opportunities for your business. Banks, lenders, and other suppliers all rely on business credit reports to assess the creditworthiness of your company. According to the Small Business Administration, 46 percent of businesses used personal credit cards for business expenses.

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Scott Edward Walker

AUGUST 30, 2020

via crowdfunding or SEC Rule 504 ); however, the cost, onerous requirements and negative signaling generally outweigh the benefit. Yes, there are ways for a startup to offer and sell securities to non-accredited investors in compliance with applicable securities laws (e.g., Current Definition of “Accredited Investor”.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

We recommend that you write a business plan. For more information about how to create a business plan, the Small Business Administration has you covered. Click here to see their complete guide to writing a business plan. Vendor and employee agreements. Licenses and permits.

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Up and Running

APRIL 6, 2016

Step 1: Creating a business plan for your spa. You will also need a solid business plan to help you identify your potential costs and create a roadmap that you can follow. Below are some of the key decisions a business plan can help you make. See Also: How to Hire Your First Employee.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 30, 2012

Local Community Bank: Big banks rarely lend to small businesses, but small community banks do, usually with collateral and personal guarantees. They can also help you with an SBA (Small Business Administration) loan, if that path is correct for you.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

If you’re interested in starting a real estate business to help buyers and sellers navigate the stressful and complicated process of working through one of the biggest transactions of their lives, you’ll need to make sure your business is well prepared. How much do real estate business owners make? Get a license.

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Up and Running

JULY 29, 2015

For instance, the Delaware Brownfield Assistance Program offers funding for a small business that plans to develop environmentally distressed areas in the state. It may take some time to find a grant that fits your business needs, but that shouldn’t discourage you from looking. Small Business Innovation Research Program.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

For Dan Hughes, Director of Operations at startup brewery ColdFire Brewing, he and his brother have been hard at work on business development and recipe formulation, navigating bureaucracy, and enduring the inevitable delays that come with brewery construction, equipment delivery, and regulatory approval.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 21, 2014

Tip: If your business is service-related, you may have a bit of an advantage. For instance, if you’re starting your own business as a professional speaker and your expertise is in training employees to improve their customer service, there are many ways you can differentiate yourself from others in the market. Think about it.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

They’re constantly hard at work on business development and recipe formulation, navigating bureaucracy, and enduring the inevitable delays that come with brewery construction, equipment delivery, and regulatory approval. “We The Hughes brothers developed a solid business plan and built a core team to bring their vision to reality.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

A good plan should cover everything from employees who aren’t able to make it to work, to supply chain management if a vendor’s operations went down. Small business owners should also keep an up-to-date inventory of assets and IT equipment at all times. small business owners took zero professional development days.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 14, 2014

I say all of this not to discourage you from starting a business, but to encourage you to take the necessary steps to make sure you get started the right way. To further explain, consider below the real costs of starting a business: You’ll need a cash reserve. And what about design costs? How far will your $100 get you?

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I love looking at cost per account acquired as a key metric to share with potential acquirers. In other words, my cost to acquire account is $333, that’s huge information for potential acquirer because guess what? And they typically, in the United States at least, get an SBA Loan, Small Business Administration Loan.

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