Gust

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

One topic that isn’t getting enough attention, however, is that this bill is big news for small businesses and startups. To put it simply, the bill impacts the research and development tax credit. There is a lot of news about this significant legislation and what it’s doing for lowering drug costs and subsidizing clean energy.

Startup 170

Startup Small Business Cost Developer 170

Gust

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

To avoid these mistakes and create compelling and relevant content, you need to focus your startup on the following initiatives: • Develop a social media plan that targets audience and your business objectives. small businesses. Done right, it’s not a one-off campaign by a handful of staff; it’s a long-term commitment.

Social Media 125

Social Media Media Startup Curation 125

Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

Small business grants. Related sources include local business development agencies. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. You have to be relentless in this pursuit to win. Loans or line-of-credit. Commit to a major customer.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164

Gust

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Some small business owners hope to reduce stress by keeping their business static, and believe that they can rely on referrals and repeat business to keep a consistent customer set. Your only choice is to live with it, and find a way to conquer it. Don’t count on your IP to save you. Employees stop innovating.

Startup 156

Startup IP Employee Technology 156

Gust

MAY 11, 2014

Typically they can be used to fund product development and commercialization that would otherwise require outside investors. A good place to start looking is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups.

Seed Money 164

Seed Money SBIR Dilution Government 164

Gust

JUNE 10, 2012

Now, with open source software components, and low-cost development tools, the same job can be done by one good hacker for a few thousand dollars. I recognize that different small businesses will have different types of startup costs.

Cost 139

Cost Burn Rate SEM Startup 139

Gust

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Those deal terms reflect the relatively high-risk nature of this kind of early stage investment; a bank lending money to a small business would likely require collateral, a personal guarantee by the owners, or both.

Finance 107

Finance Term Sheet Pre-Money Valuation Early Stage 107