Women Entrepreneurs Can

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Because of the immense financial investment, small business owners need to seek out financing options to cover all the operations costs. This is the central hub of operations and can dictate how convenient it is for customers to find you and how much foot traffic you receive. Real Estate. Know Where To Get Funding.

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Small Business Cost SBA Social Media 59

Up and Running

MARCH 26, 2015

We get this question a lot, mainly because there are so many different things labelled as business plans: strategic plans, annual plans, operational plans, feasibility plans, and, of course, what most people think of, business plans for startups seeking investment. A plan for the SBA, banks, investors, buyers, and partners.

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Business Plan Lean Forecast Balance Sheet 60

Up and Running

APRIL 4, 2022

Seminars/webinars, events, conferences, social media groups, or online forums can play a huge role. Joining a local SCORE or SBA community group can keep you updated on workshops and events near you. Also, conduct a poll survey through social media groups. Tap into the power of social media.

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Social Media SBA Media Metrics 156

VC Adventure

APRIL 30, 2020

I wrote recently about the The Finance Assistance Network (FAN) , that I helped set up (along with Lew Visscher and Phil Votteiro) three weeks ago to offer pro bono financial advice to small businesses affected by COVID-19. According to data released by the SBA , the average PPP amount was just over $200,000.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

A venture feasibility study analyzes an idea from several perspectives: market opportunity, competition, resources available, resource gaps, financial viability, operational issues, intellectual property rights, development timeline and technology needs. If not, the business idea is not feasible. Often this is not true.

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Small Business CPA Government North America 87

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

To make sure your cash flow keeps flowing, look into additional financing to balance the extra upfront inventory costs. Secure financing ahead of time so that you can get the most affordable rates and terms for your budget (visit SmartBiz to find out in about 5 minutes if you prequalify for an SBA loan). Not Enough Marketing.

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Small Business Cost SBA Social Media 100

Up and Running

MAY 30, 2016

To provide an inside perspective on what it takes to run and maintain a successful B&B, I interviewed Kathleen Karamanos, owner and operator of Fundy Heights Bed and Breakfast in Saint John, New Brunswick, on Canada’s scenic East Coast. Demographic Data on the SBA Website. Step 2: Consider your startup financing.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Step 5: Get financed. You get to call all the shots, including how you want to operate the business and who you want to be involved. In fact, when you consider the fact that VCs finance just one or two ventures out of every 100 pitches they see, you might be better off bootstrapping it to begin with. Angel Investment Guide.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2015

Introduction to Operations Management. As you plan your business, you’ll also want to plan an operational strategy. The SBA has several loan programs for startups. Business USA Finance Wizard. As an entrepreneur, you’ll need a solid understanding of small business finances. SBA Business Laws. Legal help.

Entrepreneur 60

Entrepreneur Small Business Administration SBA Pennsylvania 60

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

You know a lot about marketing or finance or… whatever. Branding provides a reassuring level of professionalism that very small operations may struggle to establish. A sole proprietorship is the “most basic type of business to establish” according to the SBA (Small Business Administration). Social Media.

Small Business Administration 86

Small Business Administration Small Business Social Media Elevator Pitch 86

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

It is our go-to SEO tool for doing audits, for tracking position and ranking, for really getting ideas on how to get more organic traffic for our clients, competitive intelligence, backlinks and things like that, all the important SEO tools that you need for paid traffic, social media, PR and of course SEO. It happens all the time.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

What’s the concept of all of this that you’re talking about and then in financing? I just thought it was a good question to set the context of lean planning and when somebody should use it, because so many of our webinar attendees are in the process of getting financing. What is our plan for social media?

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Lean Business Plan Video Software Review 60