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The SBA Needs To Get It’s Act Together On The PPP

VC Adventure

The SBA’s implementation of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) has been a mess. In particular, the SBA has given inconsistent guidance that continues to change and evolve, leaving companies left to wonder if they qualify or not. But, while very well-intentioned, it’s implementation has been flawed.

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How to Get Funding for a Business

Up and Running

Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Don’t waste your time looking for the wrong kind of financing. You should.

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What Finance Options Are Ideal For Young Entrepreneurs?

YoungUpstarts

The biggest obstacle facing young entrepreneurs – or, in fact, entrepreneurs of any age – is often that they don’t have the funding to turn their business idea into a reality. If you’re confused about the finance options available to you, here are some of the most widely used for your consideration. Credit Unions or Banks.

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The 5 Hidden Secrets Of Online Lenders

YoungUpstarts

The world of small business finance has dramatically transformed. However, entrepreneurs need to look beyond the bells and whistles of online lenders and dig deeper to find the best deal. Here are five crucial areas for an entrepreneur to explore before they sign on the dotted line: 1. Instead, look to get an SBA loan.

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Three Ghoulish Blunders SMBs Make Applying For SBA Funding

YoungUpstarts

This stat underscores the competition that new businesses face as well as the need for owners and entrepreneurs to make sound choices with their firm’s money. For many small businesses, capital comes from SBA loans which provide the company with low monthly payments and reasonable rates. Counting a trove of candy as company cash flow.

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Funding for Women-Owned Businesses

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Female entrepreneurs are also successfully tapping into alternative funding options—such as accelerators, competitions, crowdfunding , grants, and specialized lending programs. 13 RESOURCES FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES OWNERS. US Small Business Administration (SBA). Women-Owned Business Federal Procurement Program.

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Old Entrepreneurs Perform Better Than Their Young Counterparts?

Mike Michalowicz

Small Business Association (SBA) and AARP announced they are teaming up to train entrepreneurs over the age of 50 who want to start a business. Old entrepreneurs are in fact the winners. She was one of the greatest entrepreneurs of all time, and controlled billions of dollars. Old Entrepreneurs Rule. On ourselves.