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What Small Businesses Can Do To Survive And Thrive During The Pandemic

YoungUpstarts

In fact, the last few weeks have been particularly devastating for the market. Maybe because they have often been called the backbone of the American economy, small businesses are among those with the heaviest burdens to bear. The sad reality is, some of these small businesses may never open their doors again.

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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

Up and Running

However, the challenges you face are the same ones that every successful small business owner has faced and then surmounted in some way or another. It can be instructive and inspirational to hear about businesses that triumphed over adversity. How these six businesses worked with the SBA to grow.

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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

Up and Running

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. Look honestly at all the pros and cons for this type of business venture.

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The Basics of Small Business Loans [WEBINAR]

Up and Running

What do you need to know about small business loans before you apply? You have a lot of options, and there are a lot of variables in the equation that determines whether you’ll qualify for the loan you’re applying for (or whether that loan is even a good fit for you and your business). Scott: Hi everybody.

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How to Get Funding for a Business

Up and Running

Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Its age, position, performance, market opportunities , team, and so forth are very important. For example, many ongoing businesses have access to standard business loans from a traditional bank that would not be available to startups.

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How to Write an SBA Business Plan — SBA Template and Checklist

Up and Running

Applying for an SBA loan for your business requires preparation. You need to gather paperwork not only on your personal finances but on your business history and your projections for the future. Here’s what you need to know about SBA business plans and how you can maximize your chances for approval.

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Book: Where The Jobs Are

Feld Thoughts

He has a vision and the experience to create a non-partisan organization to engage and educate people, especially policymakers in government, regarding the critical importance of entrepreneurs and startups to innovation, economic growth, and job creation. It’s a great book that every policy maker in government at any level should read.

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