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

YoungUpstarts

Don’t be afraid to ask family, friends, and even social media for any help. On their website, you can learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP, the EIDL Loan Advance, the SBA Express Bridge Loans, and the SBA Debt Relief. This may give you a feeling of having failed in your decisions and directions.

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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. Use visibility and social media to pull clients in. They expect reviews and testimonials from other clients.

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Encore Entrepreneur Is The New Baby Boomer Lifestyle

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, according to the most recent Index of Startup Activity by the Kauffman Foundation and recent SBA reports , these Baby Boomers are actually driving a new entrepreneurship boom. 65 percent of online users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase.

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6 Ways To Get Credible Data To Support A New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

The local Small Business Association (SBA) offices, or their equivalent in other countries, can often provide market statistics on key market domains in your area. With social media and the new survey tools, it’s easy and fast to set up and run your own focus group, or opinion survey. Explore municipal development resources.

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Find Your Ideal Job And Build Your Dream Business

YoungUpstarts

Having the availability to set aside a few hundred dollars each month towards your business is significant when you have to consider paying for licensing, website development, social media support, etc. Don’t Put Your Financial Eggs in One Basket.

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6 Keys To Sizing Your Market For A New Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

The local Small Business Association (SBA) offices, or their equivalent in other countries, can often provide market statistics on key market domains in your area. With social media and the new survey tools, it’s easy and fast to set up and run your own focus group, or opinion survey. Explore municipal development resources.

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5 Reasons You Might Not Qualify for an SBA Loan…and What to Do About It

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Small Business Administration (SBA) are attractive for business owners because they offer a range of loan sizes, long repayment terms, and most importantly, low interest rates. So what’s not to like about SBA loans? Many businesses that want SBA loans get turned away by banks for one reason or another. Problem: You’re a startup.

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