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

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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. The odds were always difficult for small businesses even before the pandemic.

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How to Make Sense of the PPP Loan Program for VC-Backed Startups

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There is so much confusion and misinformation out there about the government sponsored “payroll protection plan” loans to companies that the heads of every small business CEO in the country must be spinning. 350 billion of this money is dedicated to small businesses under a loan program called the PPP (payroll protection plan).

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Is Life Insurance Required For Your SBA Loan Approval?

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When applying for a loan through the Small Business Administration (SBA), you have to meet some basic qualifications. For example, you need excellent credit , $5 million or less in annual revenue, and a net worth equal to or less than $15 million. Why is life insurance required to get an SBA loan?

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6 Ways To Get Credible Data To Support A New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Every good business plan needs an early section which sizes the total market opportunity, and then breaks down that total into the most relevant segments for your focus. 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.

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How To Start A Consulting Business

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Mandi Ellefson , a successful consultant helping small businesses to improve their growth and revenues, explains: We believe that good design is good business. Your company name, your company logo , and your website design should all grow from the concepts you laid out here. Fill In the Business Blanks.

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6 Keys To Sizing Your Market For A New Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Every good business plan needs an early section which sizes the total market opportunity, and then breaks down that total into the most relevant segments for your focus. 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.

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How to Fine-tune Your Small Business Finances—from Funding to Growth [Webinar Recap]

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Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner with questions about funding your small business? Maybe you are wondering which metrics to track, or whether or not you should take out a loan for your business. My name is John Bates. You can kind of think of it like a kayak for small business.