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Where to Get Feedback on Your Business Pitch

Up and Running

They ended up with a nice pitch, and approximately $300K in seed money.”. An old standby for a good reason—your local Small Business Development Center is an excellent resource for information on a variety of business-related topics. Operated by the U.S.

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Entrepreneurs: The Funding Landscape Has Changed.

Berkonomics

Local Community Bank: Big banks rarely lend to small businesses, but small community banks do, usually with collateral and personal guarantees. You want to establish a relationship here to gain access to their network at a later date.