Growthink Blog

AUGUST 21, 2012

In the United States, many entrepreneurs get SBA loans to start or grow their businesses. Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees a percentage of each loan. What this means is that if you, the entrepreneur, default on the loan, the bank only loses a small percentage of the money it lent you (the U.S.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2017

For detailed information on the size of your primary market, there are helpful resources such as this market research guide from the US Small Business Administration. Budget-friendly marketing strategies are the name of the game here. Having a solid marketing plan will help you get clear on your sales strategy.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Bringing you the latest on small business news and more—this month we’ve got small business lending on the rise, SEO tips, and the meaning of “disruptive” in tech. . Small business, big lenders. in SBA 7(a) loans in fiscal year 2015, making them the top 7(a) lender. Trademark wars.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

Perhaps that was once true, but in this age of the worldwide Internet, big data, and pervasive business intelligence in every industry, you can use the following steps to get the data you need with very little time and cost: Start your research with Google. Explore municipal development resources.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

A corporation becomes a separate entity that is legally responsible for the business. Other things you will need to do include deciding on a business name and researching availability for that name. If you do need to write a formal business plan document, you should follow the outline below. Target Market.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Write a business plan. Decide your legal business structure. Purchase business insurance. Create a sales plan. Grow your business. Before you dive into starting your own photography business, you need to consider your strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Sales and marketing plan. Crunch the numbers.

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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2016

But once you have a solid construction company business plan and know the direction you want to take, you can start your own construction business. Small Business Administration (SBA) have pointed out, construction is a high-growth industry right now and is expected to remain strong for years to come.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 6, 2017

If you are ready to start a fashion business, let’s get down to it. Here are our top 5 business tips for starting a successful clothing brand. Fill in the business blanks. Create a sales plan. Your business name , your logo , your web design should all grow from the concepts you laid out here.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2014

Perhaps that was once true, but in this age of the Internet, big data and pervasive business intelligence in every industry, you can use the following steps to get the data you need with very little time and cost: Start your research with Google. Explore municipal-development resources.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Why Small Businesses Still Need to Network in the Local Community written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing Thursday is guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing and today’s guest is Deborah Sweeney – Enjoy! Small businesses that support each other do better.

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Up and Running

MAY 30, 2016

As the name would suggest, the nightly fee includes a hearty, home-cooked meal the next morning. Additional resources to help you choose a location: How to Choose a Business Location. 13 Out of the Ordinary Ways to Find the Perfect Business Location. Demographic Data on the SBA Website. Business license.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 4, 2012

The reality is that the United States is still a nation of small businesses. While we were figuring out how to be incredibly more efficient in building new technology startups, three out out of 10 new small businesses will fail in 2 years, half fail within 5 years. His name is Alex Lawrence. Serendipity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2016

Perhaps that was once true, but in this age of the worldwide Internet, big data, and pervasive business intelligence in every industry, you can use the following steps to get the data you need with very little time and cost: Start your research with Google. Explore municipal development resources.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2016

During the planning process, Eric got a lot of great advice from a local Small Business Development Center. When asked how he figured out who his target market was, he responded, “I looked at the volume of sales in my city, from the property valuation administrator, and then looked for the ‘sweet spot.’

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JULY 1, 2011

Because I am a big proponent of diversification in most aspects of life, in addition to real estate, the capital markets and private business investments, I ventured out and acquired a small business in my community back in the mid 2000s. So I went knocking on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) doorsteps.

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Small Business Labs. Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business. Welcome to Small Business Labs. Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. Emergent Research.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

Then they’ll ask you to do the scariest step of setting up your shop – choosing a name. But, I’m here to tell you – don’t sweat your shop name just yet. But the name you enter here can be changed until you actually open your shop. You can even change your shop name once after opening.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2015

When you’re ready to launch a startup, the name of the game is research. You need to tap every resource you can to learn the ins and outs of business. From securing funding to marketing your business, there’s a lot to consider. Small Business Administration Loan Programs. MoneySmart for Small Businesses.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2017

It should describe your business, the problem that it solves, your target market, and financial highlights. Start with your business’s name, location, and contact information. What you offer and the problem your business solves. Sample business plans: Over 500 free sample business plans from various industries.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Navigating the transition between a salaried employee and running your own consulting business can be tricky. People often ask: How do I get clients for my consulting business? Can I start a consulting business while working full time? How do I become a small business consultant? Fill in the business blanks.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

We created UpKeep to fill this void—a cloud-based solution that was affordable for any size business.” – Ryan Chan, founder of UpKeep. In the tactics section, list your sales channels and describe how you will be selling your products. The business model. The Recommended Sales Forecasting Method.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

How much do real estate business owners make? How successful is a real estate business? How do I name my real estate business? If you want to take the plunge and start your own real estate business, there is a lot to consider. Here’s a complete, 11 step guide on how to start a real estate business.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

While our data does apply to a US audience, the reasons for starting a business really aren’t going to be that different, whether you’re in Canada or South Africa. Think the country is dominated by big businesses run by people with MBAs? You don’t need any ‘special’ training to run a business. A sales forecast.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 3, 2015

They’ll help you go into more detail about the different aspects of starting your online business, such as setting up your website and how to register your business name. The different types of online businesses: Wondering what type of online business to start? See Also How to Write a One-Page Business Plan.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

Before you can start to seriously plan your own craft beer business, you need to understand the end goal that you’re aiming for. Choosing your business model is the first step in that direction. This is true for any business, not just for brewery businesses. We recommend that you write a business plan.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

short videos ( Vine ), posing questions, memes, topical content (stay away from polarizing content) and timing (know when posts work) to name a few. And if you’ve got Goals set up in Google Analytics you can even track it all the way to a sale or whatever your call-to-action is. Photo Credit: Dasharoo. Photo Credit: Dasharoo.

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Up and Running

JUNE 24, 2010

The name stands for “Service Corp of Retired Executives,” a volunteer organization, funded by the Small Business Administration, offering free counseling and related help to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the United States. Tags: entrepreneurship startup advice SBA SCORE. Are you in the U.S.?

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Berkonomics

MARCH 30, 2023

Do you even remember the name of the bank employee who helped you with that transaction? They cultivated relationships with companies where VCs do their business and suggest this for their portfolio companies. So, remember “protect the business.” Well, that would have been your first mistake.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Let’s go down to the small business. I think my business is awesome. I’ve done a lot of amazing things in my business. A lot of small businesses, and when I say small, I’m referring to kind of 10-person companies, 5-person companies, 20-person companies. John Warrillow: Right.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Do you even remember the name of the bank employee who helped you with that transaction? There are many types of bank loans, including those guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in which the bank and SBA share the risk for the loan. How did you open your first bank account?

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 2, 2017

The first step to converting your crafting hobby into a crafting business is pretty obvious- start treating it like a business. You’ll obviously need a name for your new business, and we’ll address that below. This may be just the ticket for your brand new, baby crafting business as it is also the easiest to set up.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 3, 2014

Teaching The Old Dog of Email Some Very Cool New Tricks written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. Over 900 billion business people around the world spend a HUGE chunk of every day in email. Where Do Women Business Owner’s Open Up Shop? photo credit: Micky.!

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Up and Running

JULY 17, 2015

To legally start a business, you’ll likely need a business license. For federal and state licensing, check out the Small Business Administration website, and follow the links that are applicable to your business. Telemarking Sales Law. Online business laws. Sales Tax Collection.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

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.

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