crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

You can find a full list of the forms for each type of entity on the SBA website. The SBA’s database lets you search for licensing requirements by state and business type. Both partners devote comparable finances, resources, and labor into making the business work. Business partners can come in many forms.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

We further leverage mailchimp (eblasts), wordpress (website), hootesuite (social media messaging), review sites such as Yelp! We use a service called Scene Squid to get our classes and events listed on local media event calendars. and Trip Advisor and we have a presence on YouTube. SEO is crucial as well.

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

That said, venture capital is just one of many options to finance your business, and it’s typically the most expensive. I find many CEOs/CFOs default to approaching the investors who have the most social media followers; who have spent the most money sponsoring events; or whom they met at an event.

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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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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

MAY 4, 2016

If you decide to lease equipment, you can check to see if the company is a member of a leasing association such as the National Association of Equipment Leasing Brokers or the National Association of Equipment Finance Professionals. Step 5: Get financed. The Complete Guide to SBA Loans . Do You Really Need Full-Time Employees?

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

The state of small business financing is a bit uncertain these days in terms of both supply and demand. To get the full picture, we need to frame this discussion by understanding how unimportant securing new financing is to small businesses in the current economic conditions. Leverage your social media network.

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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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Up and Running

MARCH 26, 2015

Think about pricing, channels, social media, launch dates, products, services, features, and so forth. These are items like choosing the location, setting up initial branding and website, accounts for social media, and launch events. A plan for the SBA, banks, investors, buyers, and partners.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Many people who want to start a business believe they will be able to get grants or loans to help them finance the venture. Listen with an open mind to employees, suppliers, customers, the media and members of the community. What is being said about the company in public, on social media and in the hallways of the business?

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Up and Running

MAY 30, 2016

This approach is a recipe for failure in an industry that relies on word of mouth and social media recommendations. Demographic Data on the SBA Website. Step 2: Consider your startup financing. If these costs are not factored into the startup financing, you can find yourself in an operational bind before you know it.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2016

For Morgan Franklin, a real estate agent with United Real Estate , the secret ingredients were video and an active social media presence. “I I have branded myself as a local expert and have differentiated myself through the use of social media, and more specifically, video,” says Morgan. Step 5: Getting financed.

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

SBA: Small Business Administration Office of Advocacys Home Page. I wont bother going into details on start-up financing terms ( see this post for an overview of typical VC terms) except to say if you dont know and understand: the firms cap table and valuation. social entrepreneurship. social media. OReilly Radar.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2015

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. You’ll likely set up social sites for your business. The site also has educational resources to teach you how to maximize your social media presence.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

I’m dubious about how much “personal referrals” happen in social media, but it could quite possibly start the conversation on the playground. I was in a panic trying to apply for a loan through a bank (SBA as part of it) but it was so over my head and I had invested so much time just to not even be considered.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

I’m dubious about how much “personal referrals” happen in social media, but it could quite possibly start the conversation on the playground. I was in a panic trying to apply for a loan through a bank (SBA as part of it) but it was so over my head and I had invested so much time just to not even be considered.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

3- Finance Club Photo Credit: Jonathan Tian I am enrolled with the Finance Club on LinkedIn to enhance my business operation beyond boundaries. In this LinkedIn group, I can meet like-minded people interested in finance, loan, banking, accounting, and insurance. The group also provides counseling for couples and families.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

According to the SBA, 52% of all small businesses are home-based and of the 28 million small businesses in the US, 22 million of those are operated by people who consider themselves self-employed (they have no employees and no additional payroll). Week 2 – Getting financed. The SBA will also likely want to see your business plan.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In this two-part guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. In part two, we’ll discuss finances, insurance, and regulations for breweries. Keep on reading!

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

You know a lot about marketing or finance or… whatever. A sole proprietorship is the “most basic type of business to establish” according to the SBA (Small Business Administration). Social Media. Consider using a social media management tool (like Buffer) to schedule all of your social media posts ahead of time.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

Kevin Jones of Debt Free Happens (an Etsy entrepreneur, personal finance expert, and blogger) explains : If you sell cute stickers it may not make sense to also sell customized beer mugs in the same shop. any license or permit fees (check with the SBA ). Social Media. per listing!). materials for your first products.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2017

Seek out business financing. To remedy that, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the many financing options available to fledgling businesses. Traditional bank loans, SBA loans, microloans, and alternative lenders are all popular options, but each comes with its own set of pros and cons. Get creative.

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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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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. Or [crosstalk 00:12:54]?

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Step 5: Get financed. 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. Additional resources to help you finance your business: How to Get Your Business Funded. The Complete Guide to SBA Loans.

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