Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

Yet, I find that startup founders often fixate on one or two sources, often to the detriment of their business. Small business grants. Related sources include local business development agencies. You have to be relentless in this pursuit to win. Loans or line-of-credit.

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Up and Running

MAY 6, 2015

Each week we discuss the latest news, resources and advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In this week’s episode we discuss: 10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan. We’re helping small businesses. Welcome to the Bcast, the official podcast of Bplans.com.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Resources for entrepreneurs are widely available and easy to access, but you need to know where to look and who to visit. First time entrepreneurs in particular have tons of questions and hunger for mentors, confidants, cronies, and fellow travelers. SBA , SCORE , Small Business Development Centers. The networks.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. Hunter Walk: Can you share the founding story of ArtJamz ? MC: Oh wow.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 31, 2023

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), only about half of SMEs survive beyond the first five years. Failing to secure funding for your venture can slow down progress and reduce your chances of growing your business. That is why you will find a business plan service most useful.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. Hunter Walk: Can you share the founding story of ArtJamz ? MC: Oh wow.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 15, 2017

“The entrepreneur is essentially a visualizer and an actualizer. Having said that, entrepreneurship continues to attract a large number of millennials, especially those thirsting to carve a niche for themselves in the crowded business world. percent entrepreneurs do not find working for others to be appealing.

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Up and Running

APRIL 2, 2015

One of the first things overly-optimistic entrepreneurs discover as they look for funding is that banks don’t fund business plans. So your business has to have hard assets it can pledge to back up a business loan. See Also The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. Business plan. Collateral. Insurance information.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

of global VC deals going to companies with at least one female founder. On top of this, only 2–3% of VC deals go to companies where the founder is a person of color. Build Your Network POC entrepreneurs typically have smaller networks compared to white entrepreneurs, and women typically have smaller networks compared to men.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

Yet, I find that startup founders often fixate on one or two sources, often to the detriment of their business. Small business grants. Related sources include local business development agencies. Your funding strategy is a key part of every business plan, so don’t forget to check out all the alternatives.

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Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

Yet, I find that startup founders often fixate on one or two sources, often to the detriment of their business. Small business grants. Related sources include local business development agencies. You have to be relentless in this pursuit to win. Loans or line-of-credit.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup. For those of you who fit that description, nice work.

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Small Business Association Loans. Ravi Bhagavan, Managing Director, BRG Capital Advisors, said, “A low-cost and often convenient form of capital for small businesses is SBA loans, which are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. Financial Modeling for Entrepreneurs. Fundraising Hacks.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 6, 2017

It needs all the trappings of a successful business as well. Shira Sue Carmi , the founder of Launch Collective , reminds us that the business of launching a clothing brand is as important as the artistry: Fashion is amazing in the way it balances art and commerce, but it’s a business. Fill in the Business Blanks.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 29, 2016

The Small Business Administration and the digital services agency 18F are trying to help entrepreneurs build successful companies and the 21st century digital government. The guests on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show explained how they’re working to do that. Small Business Administration.

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Up and Running

JUNE 20, 2013

The American Institute of CPAs recently released a new, simplified framework for small business accounting to make your life a little easier. How to Get a Loan For Your Business” : Today’s first National Small Business Week event is all about landing cash to grow your business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

I always love to get questions from my readers, and I answer them all, but sometimes I feel like the “Dear Abby’ for entrepreneurs. Here are some real cases: Dear StartupPro, I am a minority looking for funding for a Home HealthCare Service business. Tags: entrepreneur investor Dear Abby advice business. Marty Zwilling.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2015

This list is broken into categories and is meant to be a one-stop-shop for aspiring entrepreneurs. Business planning. To start your business, you’ll need a sound business plan. But here at Bplans, we make an effort to provide entrepreneurs with the resources they need to start and run successful businesses.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Although some founders take venture capital in exchange for equity, that’s not the only way to do it. To learn more about the pros and cons of venture capital — and founders’ funding alternatives — I caught up with Mark McKee. Mark McKee : Most first-time founders I’ve met don’t, frankly. Why or why not? Oftentimes, it is.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As an entrepreneur, joining organizations or networking groups can allow you to connect with like-minded people who can provide you with information and support, and refer customers to you. One of the best ways to promote your business and increase its name recognition is by joining business organizations and/or communities or associations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2013

I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. When you anticipate losses for the first year or two, it is more important to properly document all expenses, including tricky ones like business travel, business meals, and your home office.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 4, 2012

The reality is that the United States is still a nation of small businesses. While we were figuring out how to be incredibly more efficient in building new technology startups, three out out of 10 new small businesses will fail in 2 years, half fail within 5 years. of the ~6 million companies in the U.S.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 6, 2013

have a hard time agreeing on anything, those on both sides of the aisle seem increasingly keen to support entrepreneurs and their communities. Politicians in our federal government are listening to entrepreneurs, but we very rarely see congressmen personally sit across the table from early-stage tech investors and their founders.

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VC Adventure

MAY 6, 2020

Specifically t oday’s American entrepreneurs are more likely to be female and non-white. In fact, the number of women-owned businesses has increased 31 times between 1972 and 2018 according to the Kauffman Foundation (in 1972, women-owned businesses accounted for just 4.6% of all firms; in 2018 that figure was 40%).

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Small Business Labs. Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business. Welcome to Small Business Labs. Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. Emergent Research.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

There is so much confusion and misinformation out there about the government sponsored “payroll protection plan” loans to companies that the heads of every small business CEO in the country must be spinning. We have been advising a lot of entrepreneurs so I thought I’d “open source” some of the advice I have been sharing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2012

I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. When you anticipate losses for the first year or two, it is more important to properly document all expenses, including tricky ones like business travel, business meals, and your home office.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

But even so, here’s why I’m optimistic about this one: They have real entrepreneurs involved. AOL co-founder Steve Case is the chairman. They’re working with real small business information. The Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator Karen Mills spoke at the opening.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2016

I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. When you anticipate losses for the first year or two, it is more important to properly document all expenses, including tricky ones like business travel, business meals, and your home office.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

But even so, here’s why I’m optimistic about this one: They have real entrepreneurs involved. AOL co-founder Steve Case is the chairman. They’re working with real small business information. The Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator Karen Mills spoke at the opening.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2011

I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. When you anticipate losses for the first year or two, it is more important to properly document all expenses, including tricky ones like business travel, business meals, and your home office.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup. For you who fit that description, nice work.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The year 2020 can’t end quickly enough for most small business owners. Small businesses make up 50 percent of the gross-domestic product and also employ half the workforce. By 2009 small business contributions to GDP fell rather than grew. by Andi Gray, president of Strategy Leaders. By 2015, the U.S.

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Up and Running

JUNE 12, 2018

Or, consider reaching out to these organizations: SCORE , supported by SBA (the U.S. Small Business Association) connects counselors, advisors, and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners; and MicroMentor , which connects small business entrepreneurs with seasoned business professionals around the world.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2016

During the planning process, Eric got a lot of great advice from a local Small Business Development Center. Practical Market Research Resources for Entrepreneurs. Know Your Industry Before You Start Your Business. How Do You Know If You Have a Good Idea for a Business? 35 Great Ways to Fund a Small Business.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 16, 2020

To save the US economy, policymakers need to understand small business 101. economy and the ways in which entrepreneurship and the small business landscape have changed over the past few decades. million businesses that are sole proprietorships, 98% of U.S. businesses employ fewer than 20 people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2010

I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. When you anticipate losses for the first year or two, it is more important to properly document all expenses, including tricky ones like business travel, business meals, and your home office.

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