Feld Thoughts

APRIL 8, 2020

My partner Seth Levine recently put up an extremely thoughtful post titled SBA PPP Loans Aren’t for Everyone. The other is an OpEd for CNBC written by Seth and Elizabeth Macbride titled Stampede for emergency loans is crushing lenders, putting millions of small businesses at risk. Here are steps to fix the system.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 13, 2017

by Tom Pretty, Head of SBA Lending at TD Bank. Small business is the backbone of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy. This is possible, in part, because the SBA guarantees a portion of loans will be repaid, eliminating some of the lender’s risk. SBA Loan Programs.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 2, 2020

When applying for a loan through the Small Business Administration (SBA), you have to meet some basic qualifications. Once you meet the SBA’s requirements for being a small business, you’ll need to meet an additional set of requirements provided by your lender. Applying for an SBA loan?

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 21, 2015

At SmartBiz Loans, we offer 6%-8% SBA loans online with funding as fast as 7 days. Cloud accounting software will provide basic applications and there are packages designed for small business owners. It’s easier for you and your accountant to manage your business finances. Have fun with your business .

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

MARCH 27, 2020

The SBA has two loan programs for small businesses impacted by coronavirus. Disaster Loans Small business disaster loans are now available for those businesses impacted by coronavirus. The post SBA Coronavirus Related Loan Programs appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

Female entrepreneurs are also successfully tapping into alternative funding options—such as accelerators, competitions, crowdfunding , grants, and specialized lending programs. Targeting funding opportunities aimed specifically at women-owned businesses should be a priority funding strategy of any women-led startup or small business.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Look honestly at all the pros and cons for this type of business venture. The local Small Business Development Center office is a resource that can assist with the venture feasibility process. What is meant by “company culture” and how is it important to my business? Analyze ways to overcome weaknesses and threats.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 7, 2020

There’s a healthy debate going on right now at many VC firms about whether venture-backed companies should apply to the SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (The Information had a good article on this yesterday (paywall), and Albert Wenger from Union Square Ventures put up an excellent post on the subject here ).

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VC Cafe

APRIL 29, 2020

Source: NVCA , “Startup Ecosystem Faces Capital Crunch over Coming Months” USA – SBA Loans and PPP. The $349 billion aid package issued by the US Government and distributed in the form of SBA loans was quickly gobbled up by a large number of applications, many of which were from venture-backed or PE-backed startups.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

Quitting your job and then applying for a small business loan is a recipe for disaster. In addition, being employed allows you the flexibility of investing in your small business without the stress of adding more debt into your current financial portfolio. Position Yourself With a Better Financial Portfolio.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2018

There are plenty of resources available for the men and women who have served their country and wish to transition into civilian life by opening a small business. Not only are there loans and education programs that directly relate to their business needs, but other resources that can help indirectly.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

When you open up a small business, the obvious goal is to make money. Most businesses need startup capital to get up and running in order to properly sustain and grow their operations. Unfortunately, new small business owners don’t typically know about their different financing options.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 16, 2020

Last week, Elizabeth and I wrote an OpEd published on CNBC that describes the confusing landscape that businesses face trying to navigate the federal aid landscape. To save the US economy, policymakers need to understand small business 101. The text of our latest OpEd is below. Policymakers in Washington, D.C.,

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Rembrandt Communications

MARCH 23, 2020

However, there are some things you can do to keep your business (and mental health) going in a positive direction during this turbulent time. COVID-19 Small Business Tips for Survival. Most of your customers and clients are busy dealing with their own major problems due to the virus. How Can You Help? Who Can Assist You?

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Up and Running

JULY 14, 2011

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating jobs and adding new and innovative products to the market. The Small Business Administration exists to support both emerging and growing small businesses by offering services, tools, and resources at affordable rates. 7(a) Loan Program.

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VC Adventure

AUGUST 26, 2014

I spent the day on Thursday last week in a small classroom on the Georgetown campus reviewing finalists in the SBA’s Accelerator Competition. This program isn’t universally loved within the government and I applaud the team I worked with at the SBA for making it happen.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

What is an SBA Loan? Small Business Administration was created in 1953 to help Americans start, build and grow their businesses. As an independent agency of the government, the SBA partners with both public and private organizations to deliver its services, including loans. The SBA offers a number of loan programs.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Armed Forces were successful at starting and growing small businesses. In fact, almost 50 percent of veterans owned a business after World War II. These programs can provide veteran-owned certified businesses with competitive advantages when bidding on federal and state contracts. armed forces. armed forces.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

When disaster strikes in your area and your business is affected, what’s next? For many small businesses, the future can be extremely uncertain. During the process of rebuilding, most small business owners will ask themselves if it’s time to apply for a disaster loan, or if that is a viable option for them.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 8, 2020

More than 60% of small businesses struggle with cash flow issues. As a result, nearly a third of all small business owners struggle to pay vendors, employees, or themselves. In fact, cash flow issues and running out of cash are two of the top reasons small businesses fail.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2023

Also, don’t expect enthusiasm for your gambling site, porn site, gaming, or debt collection business. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. These include food service, retail, consulting, work at home, and telemarketing. Show a significant personal investment.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic and the massive economic disruption caused by the broad shutdowns and mandates for social distancing have hurt all manner of companies, startups and other small businesses are shouldering the worst of the pain and uncertainty. Check with the SBA to see whether you qualify for such funds.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 6, 2020

Elizabeth Macbride and I wrote an OpEd piece that was posted on CNBC this morning addressing what we believe to be significant shortcomings of the CARES Act and the SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP). Specifically how the stimulus is failing to meet the needs of small businesses around America in this time of crisis.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

For business owners under the age of 45, it provides access to a global network and instructional programming. 4- Through local organizations Photo Credit: Luke Fitzpatrick As a CEO of a small business, I aim to support and be involved in local organizations, communities, and associations that can help my mission.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Small business owners face a unique set of opportunities and challenges in our economy. There are many local resources available that can help with a variety of entrepreneurial needs, from networking and training to securing a small business loan or business line of credit. Small business support.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Request a small business grant. A good place to start looking is Grants.gov , which is a searchable directory of more than 1,000 Federal grant programs.

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Board Effect

JUNE 9, 2021

How to Get a Business Grant for a Start Up. Start up grants for small businesses can be challenging to get, but getting one isn’t impossible when you put your best foot forth. Bear in mind, if your organization doesn’t get approved for a startup business grant the first time around, you may be able to apply again later.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2017

the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs that work with local business banks to guarantee some of the riskier small business loans to making borrowed money available to startups and small business. Small Business Administration (SBA). In the U.S.,

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Small Business Administration loans are often one of the first places that small business owners in the United States think of looking for a loan, and they’re right to. You can take a look at this article for details on the SBA Loan program. Government Small Business Grants . Bank loans.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 30, 2020

I wrote recently about the The Finance Assistance Network (FAN) , that I helped set up (along with Lew Visscher and Phil Votteiro) three weeks ago to offer pro bono financial advice to small businesses affected by COVID-19. Getting money into the hands of small businesses is a good idea, and we applaud the government’s quick actions.

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VC Adventure

AUGUST 26, 2014

I spent the day on Thursday last week in a small classroom on the Georgetown campus reviewing finalists in the SBA’s Accelerator Competition. This program isn’t universally loved within the government and I applaud the team I worked with at the SBA for making it happen.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Also, don’t expect enthusiasm for your gambling site, porn site, gaming, or debt collection business. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. These include food service, retail, consulting, work at home, and telemarketing. Show a significant personal investment.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 26, 2011

Small Business Administration (SBA) has been offering a suite of services geared at helping small businesses get off their feet. Here’s an insightful infographic from online funding platform Lendio.com about the history of the SBA : For many years, the U.S.

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Up and Running

JUNE 29, 2010

And I’ve been meaning to post about the national SBDC program ever since. Good Clean Love is one of several good local companies that have been through our SBDC’s business management program. That stands for Small Business Development Center. company that won our angel investment contest. for $49-$99.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Use the Free Resources Available Online to Find Government-funded Programs. Many organizations offer online courses and seminars that teach business owners about government-sponsored programs. You can also contact your local Small Business Association (SBA) branch, which offers guidance at no cost!

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Request a small business grant. A good place to start looking is Grants.gov , which is a searchable directory of more than 1,000 Federal grant programs.

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2014

I say “for the most part” because government grants for small businesses do exist, but the opportunity to secure one is limited to a narrow field of candidates. Here’s what you need to know about government grants for small businesses, who is eligible to receive them, and how to go about getting them.

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