Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

I often get asked the age-old question (by men) of “Who are the best entrepreneurs, men or women?” An SBA research study a while back is typical in concluding that gender is not a factor in new venture performance. Male entrepreneurs seek investors much more often than women. So which gender really makes the best entrepreneur?

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The rare exception is a special case, in which investors know an entrepreneur well and are ready to invest in them at an early stage. In that case, they are investing in the entrepreneur, not the plan. . A plan is also required for applying for a business loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). You should.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

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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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

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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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2016

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. According to the SBA, insufficient or delayed financing is the second most common reason for business failure.

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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. The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an exclusive group for business owners under the age of 40. #6-

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

Having worked with more than 10,000 entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors, hobbyists and side hustlers, they often struggle with when it is appropriate to leap from the job environment into the entrepreneurship maze. Most entrepreneurs believe they have to rush things to launch a company because they may lose out on the business opportunity.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 5, 2019

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. The SBA does this by reducing the risk that lenders face when lending money to entrepreneurs so that the qualifying criteria can be relaxed.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 28, 2016

He has a vision and the experience to create a non-partisan organization to engage and educate people, especially policymakers in government, regarding the critical importance of entrepreneurs and startups to innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Create a “High-Skill Immigrant” Green Card.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2023

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. Successful entrepreneurs get the job done quickly, without breaking the bank. Martin Zwilling

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VC Adventure

AUGUST 26, 2014

I spent the day on Thursday last week in a small classroom on the Georgetown campus reviewing finalists in the SBA’s Accelerator Competition. It was an impressive collection of people and stories, all with a common passion for helping entrepreneurs. in total for those of you w/o a calculator handy).

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Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

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.

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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2018

That’s the moment when many entrepreneurs realize that getting the help of a professional business plan writer can take their business concept from daydream to day job. Other entrepreneurs start the planning process with a concept that requires employees or with a vision for market domination.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

As an entrepreneur, you will face several challenges while seeking the funds, in part because you’ll have to convince others that your idea is a solid investment. Many entrepreneurs choose to both run their startup and work a day job until their startup is profitable. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans can be a good option.

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SiliconHills

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Cafe Commerce, the nonprofit focused on helping entrepreneurs in San Antonio and Dreamit Ventures of Austin have just won U.S. The SBA received more than 800 applications for its first Growth Accelerator Fund competition. Austin San Antonio Cafe Commerce DreamIt Ventures SBA' Small Business Administration grants.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

percent of new entrepreneurs in 1996 and that by 2014, this number had fallen to just 5.6 Top 5 traits that make veterans great entrepreneurs. How does this help entrepreneurs? Many obstacles lie in the path of even the most well-prepared entrepreneurs. How does this help entrepreneurs? Discipline.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Most of the guidance you see for entrepreneurs is aimed at those who are selling a product (Apple, Tesla, Xiaomi), or selling a service (Uber, Airbnb, Snapchat). The “product” value is difficult to quantify, the costs are nebulous, and entrepreneurs have to clone themselves to scale the business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2023

That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Even if you can’t meet all these criteria, it’s definitely worthwhile to utilize the free services of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE in the US to get their help in preparing for the loan option. In fact, customer orders are great collateral.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” If you have the urge to be an entrepreneur, I encourage you to think seriously about each of these, before you zero-in on one or two, and get totally discouraged if those don’t work for you.

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Up and Running

MAY 21, 2015

Small Business Administration – SBA. The post Practical Market Research Resources for Entrepreneurs appeared first on Bplans Blog. Much of it is available to search on the Internet. Trade associations. Government information. Federal, state and local government reports. Small Business Development Center – SBDC.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2018

The Veterans Advantage lending program works through the Small Business Administration (SBA) to eliminate upfront fees for veterans seeking a business loan. The loan doesn’t come from the SBA itself, but rather through different lending partners including banks, credit unions, etc.

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Growthink Blog

AUGUST 21, 2012

In the United States, many entrepreneurs get SBA loans to start or grow their businesses. Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees a percentage of each loan. What this means is that if you, the entrepreneur, default on the loan, the bank only loses a small percentage of the money it lent you (the U.S. read more.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” If you have the urge to be an entrepreneur, I encourage you to think seriously about each of these, before you zero-in on one or two, and get totally discouraged if those don’t work for you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2020

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. Successful entrepreneurs get the job done quickly, without breaking the bank. Martin Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” If you have the urge to be an entrepreneur, I encourage you to think seriously about each of these, before you zero-in on one or two, and get totally discouraged if those don’t work for you.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2017

Traditional bank loans, SBA loans, microloans, and alternative lenders are all popular options, but each comes with its own set of pros and cons. As an aspiring entrepreneur, you may often feel as though you are your business. Manage your personal expenses.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2017

Even though the executive summary is at the beginning of a finished business plan, many experienced entrepreneurs (including me) choose to write the executive summary after they’ve written everything else. Small Business Administration (SBA). But your readers expect the key points covered. It’s a summary, not just a pitch. In the U.S.,

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VC Adventure

AUGUST 26, 2014

I spent the day on Thursday last week in a small classroom on the Georgetown campus reviewing finalists in the SBA’s Accelerator Competition. It was an impressive collection of people and stories, all with a common passion for helping entrepreneurs. in total for those of you w/o a calculator handy).

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Even if you can’t meet all these criteria, it’s definitely worthwhile to utilize the free services of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE in the US to get their help in preparing for the loan option. In fact, customer orders are great collateral.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

One popular source is the Small Business Association (SBA). These SBA loans will go through a business lender such as a bank or credit union. The SBA offers a guarantee on the loan. The permanent loan might cover them, as well. Who offers construction loans? You can also get a loan directly from a bank or credit union.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2014

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market-research data. Successful entrepreneurs get the job done quickly, without breaking the bank.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For example, in our guide on how to start a successful clothing brand or clothing line , we take entrepreneurs through the steps of starting a new clothing brand or line. A sole proprietorship is the “most basic type of business to establish” according to the SBA (Small Business Administration). Sole proprietorship or LLC?

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” If you have the urge to be an entrepreneur, I encourage you to think seriously about each of these, before you zero-in on one or two, and get totally discouraged if those don’t work for you.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2022

Too often, entrepreneurs get caught up in a rush to do everything at once. Many entrepreneurs liquidate policies they no longer need in exchange for immediate funds. The post Startup Secrets for New Entrepreneurs appeared first on The Startup Magazine. The result is usually a disappointment. Photo by Clark Tibbs on Unsplash.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It seems that most of you entrepreneurs I meet in my role as business advisor are convinced that starting a new business requires equity investors, exponential growth, and a plan to go public via IPO. If your passion is customers, you definitely will be happier as a lifestyle entrepreneur.

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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. I think that’s the starting point for most businesses is that things like the bank lending space, the what is the SBA and how are they here to help me? Some banks house SBA loans. Peter: No, I appreciate that.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Across the country, the pandemic forced many of them to close their operations temporarily – or permanently – and the continued economic uncertainty threatens to kill the ambitions of entrepreneurs who planned to launch businesses but now must put their dreams on hold. None of that bodes well for the overall American economy.

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