Up and Running

APRIL 2, 2015

One exception to the rule is that the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs that guarantee some portion of startup costs for new businesses so banks can lend them money with the government, reducing the banks’ risk. See Also The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. Collateral. Business plan. Insurance information.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 15, 2017

The SBA says that about two-thirds of businesses fold within the first ten years. Think social media, loyalty programs, discounts and freebies, contests, and so on. Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, has referred to Warren Buffet as his mentor and credited his success to him. According to StartupBros : 60.3

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VC Adventure

APRIL 30, 2020

The first round of $342 billion — nearly ten times what the SBA administers in a typical year — was depleted in just 13 days. According to data released by the SBA , the average PPP amount was just over $200,000. Lew Visscher is the founder of Lew’s List. Please join us by registering at [link].

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Austin Startup

MARCH 3, 2018

Friday, March 9 Attracting VC Funding Outside Silicon Valley Panel with HomeAway founder Brian Sharples & Capital Factory Director Gordon Daugherty We do a lot of things differently in Texas, including fundraising. Salon FG Bankrupt to Billionaire with SBA Administrator Linda McMahon & Headspring CEO Dustin Wells In business?—?as

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ithacaVC

AUGUST 10, 2011

“Should founders personally guaranty bank loans?” ” That is actually a funny question because for early startups, the founders cannot get bank loans. I have known plenty of business founders that are more than willing to do this. The founder is no longer in complete control. This includes founders.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

You can take a look at this article for details on the SBA Loan program. The SBA offers a convenient area on their website to conduct research about which may be right for you. Entrepreneur reports how this program was expanded just earlier this year. Options Outside the U.S. Bank loans. Government Small Business Grants

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Anyone with an idea for a business can find a place to turn, an article to read, a war story to listen to, an online discussion, or a local entrepreneurship program or incubator to provide guidance. Here are a few resources, programs, and organizations that you can leverage. SBA , SCORE , Small Business Development Centers.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 27, 2014

Most of them rely upon some form of debt, often personally guaranteed by the founder(s). Guarantee based programs: Small Business Administration (SBA). CalCap – California Capital Access Program. Economic development programs such as CEDLI. However, the SBA itself does not actually make loans.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 4, 2012

As the morning fog burns off the California coast, I am working with Steve Blank, preparing for the Lean LaunchPad Faculty Development Program we are running this August at U.C. Alex had been recruited back by his Alma Matter to create an entrepreneurship program. . ———– The 99%. We think we got it figured out.

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VC Adventure

MAY 6, 2020

Relief money authorized by congress under various programs of the CARES Act and other initiatives is failing to reach many women and minority owned businesses and is highlighting structural issues with the way we support entrepreneurs in the United States. Which is why I’d like to highlight for you a great program called EforAll.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 6, 2013

Some recent examples include the passage of legislation expanding crowdfunding under the JOBS Act and meetings similar to one hosted last month by the Global Accelerator Network in which we worked with the Small Business Administration to gather 16 accelerators to demo their programs for the White House and SBA funders.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

See Also: 5 Reasons You Might Not Qualify for an SBA Loan…and What to Do About It. These situations generally call for something more than an Excel spreadsheet – software programs which track assets automatically according to current market rates (Oracle is a popular choice). Why bother with collateral?

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Steve Blank

MARCH 29, 2016

The show follows the journeys of founders who share what it takes to build a startup – from restaurants to rocket scientists, to online gifts to online groceries and more. Small Business Administration ’s Associate Administrator and chief of its investment and innovation programs. And download any of the past shows here.).

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

AOL co-founder Steve Case is the chairman. The Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator Karen Mills spoke at the opening. The Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator Karen Mills spoke at the opening. Kauffman and the SBA are definitive information sources on small business in this country. companies.&#

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

AOL co-founder Steve Case is the chairman. The Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator Karen Mills spoke at the opening. The Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator Karen Mills spoke at the opening. Kauffman and the SBA are definitive information sources on small business in this country. companies.&#

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2015

Founders Workbench. The Founders Workbench has a variety of tools to help you get your startup off the ground. Small Business Administration Loan Programs. The SBA has several loan programs for startups. SBA Business Laws. The site also offers online courses about business models and value propositions.

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

SBA: Small Business Administration Office of Advocacys Home Page. what rights and preferences the founders and the other investors have. This prevents automated programs from posting comments. Small Business Blogs. Entrepreneur Magazine Blog. Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation. New Communications Review.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2012

(Note: This is reposted from the Industry Word blog on the SBA Community site. We would set up programmed searches for hashtags like #green and #greenbuilding, #homes, and #greenhomes. I first posted it there and I’m reposting here for convenience of our readers here).

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2017

Mention any defining details that would matter to the person that will ultimately read the summary–like that the founders are all MBA students at the local university, or that your business has been awarded a prestigious development grant. Small Business Administration (SBA). Critical details. In the U.S.,

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. I feel when I’m asked this question, what I’m telling myself is “You are not using enough programs! LocalBiz stories are really fun for me since my first high school job was working in an independent bookstore. How did it all begin?

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

For business owners under the age of 45, it provides access to a global network and instructional programming. I'm also a member of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Additionally, the structure of the program, with regular check-ins and milestones kept me accountable and on track to achieving my goals.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. I feel when I’m asked this question, what I’m telling myself is “You are not using enough programs! LocalBiz stories are really fun for me since my first high school job was working in an independent bookstore. How did it all begin?

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Backed by a team of private local investors, ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. Will you only brew ales, or will you also make space for lagers, a barrel-aging program, and so on? Some bankers have a great deal of interest, knowledge, and depth, and can be a champion for a startup brewery via an SBA loan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2023

In my experience, some startup founders do overcome these odds, but you need to be realistic and do your homework. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Show a significant personal investment.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 16, 2020

The current programs, including the Payroll Protection Program authorized by Congress and the Main Street Lending Program from the Federal Reserve, seek to help small businesses and their employees. It does the right thing by, among other things, extending credit to banks involved in the PPP program. They sound good.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

In my experience, some startup founders do overcome these odds, but you need to be realistic and do your homework. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Show a significant personal investment.

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Up and Running

JUNE 17, 2015

Check out your university’s business college website; they are likely to have an entrepreneurship center or mentorship program (living in Oregon I’ve naturally focused on two of my local universities, but you’ll likely find similar programs for your university). See Also Q&A with Business Incubator Co-founder Joe Maruschak.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

Backed by a team of private local investors , ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. Will you only brew ales, or will you also make space for lagers, a barrel-aging program, and so on? The Hughes brothers developed a solid business plan and built a core team to bring their vision to reality.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2018

In my experience, some startup founders do overcome these odds, but you need to be realistic and do your homework. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Show a significant personal investment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2013

In my experience, some startup founders do overcome these odds, but you need to be realistic and do your homework. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. That’s why Angel investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Show a significant personal investment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2016

In my experience, some startup founders do overcome these odds, but you need to be realistic and do your homework. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. That’s why Angel investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Show a significant personal investment.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. You’re a startup, you need funding. That’s one. You need investment, you need loans. You’re selling a business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2012

In my experience, some startup founders do overcome these odds, but you need to be realistic and do your homework. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. That’s why Angel investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Show a significant personal investment.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2020

by Joseph Meuse, Founder and President of Business GPS. Failure to Access Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs. The majority of businesses owners do not full advantage of the programs the government is offering. These challenging times are a stress test for all companies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2010

In my experience, some startup founders do overcome these odds, but you need to be realistic and do your homework. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. That’s why angel investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Show a significant personal investment.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 29, 2009

These IPOs meant that technology companies didn’t have to get acquired to raise money or get their founders and investors liquid. Ampex’s first customer was Bing Crosby who wanted to record his radio programs for rebroadcast (and had exclusive distribution rights.) They would get a share of the profits of the fund (typically 20%.)

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

My founders and I started the company about three years ago. The way that I leverage that is when I’m faced with a decision before I go to make the decision and let’s say my executive team and I or my co-founder and I or just myself I get an idea and I think what if we were to do X, Y and Z. There are SBA loans.

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