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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. Use visibility and social media to pull clients in. They expect reviews and testimonials from other clients.

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6 Ways To Get Credible Data To Support A New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

A common excuse I hear from entrepreneurs for not doing the work is that real market research takes too much time, and costs too much money. The local Small Business Association (SBA) offices, or their equivalent in other countries, can often provide market statistics on key market domains in your area.

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Encore Entrepreneur Is The New Baby Boomer Lifestyle

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, according to the most recent Index of Startup Activity by the Kauffman Foundation and recent SBA reports , these Baby Boomers are actually driving a new entrepreneurship boom. One new incentive is the falling transaction costs and barriers to entry for entrepreneurs of every age.

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The Initial Start-Up Costs for Small Businesses

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Starting a business costs money, a lot more than most people have to spend. Because of the immense financial investment, small business owners need to seek out financing options to cover all the operations costs. One of the most common and reliable is through SBA loans. Know the initial purchase amount and the monthly expenses.

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6 Keys To Sizing Your Market For A New Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

A common excuse I hear from entrepreneurs for not doing the work is that real market research takes too much time, and costs too much money. The local Small Business Association (SBA) offices, or their equivalent in other countries, can often provide market statistics on key market domains in your area.

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7 Advantages That Local Small Business Owners Enjoy

Startup Professionals Musings

According to recent statistics from the Small Business Administration (SBA), this approach still accounts for 99 percent the businesses out there today. I often recommend a less painful alternative, called the lifestyle entrepreneur approach, where your focus is on making a living and a work-life balance , rather than changing the world.

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Nancy Etz Shares Seven Financial Aid Tips for Startup Owners

The Startup Magazine

You can also contact your local Small Business Association (SBA) branch, which offers guidance at no cost! This is especially true if your startup needs some capital to get started or expand its reach on social media, etc. Consider Starting a Kickstarter Campaign.

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