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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. The program’s original $349 billion was allocated between April 3 and April 16.

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Funding for Women-Owned Businesses

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Fortunately, the business funding gender gap is narrowing, and larger shares of debt and equity capital are going to women-owned ventures, in part because more women are in lending and investing decision-making positions. US Small Business Administration (SBA). Programs include the following. Women’s Business Centers (WBC).

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10 Ways To Get The Capital You Need For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements.

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10 Alternative Funding Sources For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements.

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Find Your Ideal Job And Build Your Dream Business

YoungUpstarts

While there are a lot of targeted small business funds that don’t require full collateralization, obtaining funds from your financial institution will be challenging if your debt to equity ratio does not meet their criteria and you don’t have a secondary source of income they can secure against the loan.

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“Why give up that much equity for an amount we could raise other ways?:” SMB Tech Talk from ArtJamz

Hunter Walker

We’ve tried several loyalty programs, but haven’t found anything that really works well. But, based on our sales and the amount we we’re looking to raise, $60-$120K, it could have meant giving up over 40% equity. Why give up that much equity for an amount we could raise other ways?

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“Why give up that much equity for an amount we could raise other ways?:” SMB Tech Talk from ArtJamz

Hunter Walker

We’ve tried several loyalty programs, but haven’t found anything that really works well. But, based on our sales and the amount we we’re looking to raise, $60-$120K, it could have meant giving up over 40% equity. Why give up that much equity for an amount we could raise other ways?