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Extending and Expanding Aid – Some Policy Ideas

VC Adventure

– We need distribution mechanisms beyond the SBA (which is overwhelmed). – Create a Public Health Financing Program to ensure that underserved communities are prepared to respond to COVID-19 and other emerging health threats. Expand the SBA Microloan Program . Expand the Existing SBIR Programs.

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

Up and Running

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.