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. of the ~6 million companies in the U.S.

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Up and Running

MAY 30, 2016

Like the rest of the hospitality industry, after a major slowdown following the 2008 economic collapse, the numbers are gradually getting stronger as the current decade moves along. This is as good a time as any to go into the business of starting a bed and breakfast. 13 Out of the Ordinary Ways to Find the Perfect Business Location.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 6, 2017

You can learn more about the nuts and bolts of establishing and maintaining a consistent brand in our previous article “ Grow Your Small Business with Consistent Branding “ 2. Fill in the Business Blanks. 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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Feld Thoughts

JULY 28, 2014

I woke up to an article in Daily Camera today titled Small Business Administration trying to bring SBIC funds to Colorado. The article starts off saying that “Matthew Varilek has traveled across the state, proselytizing the potential benefits of the Small Business Investment Company Program.”

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2016

Only 18 percent of total revenue in 2016 was from the top four largest players in the fitness industry, while small speciality gyms and independently-owned fitness businesses made up the rest. With the proper mix of skills, training, and commitment, starting a gym or fitness center can prove a successful business move.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). Small Business Administration (SBA) federally guaranteed bank loans are available again after years of limited activity.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Any information that helps support your business idea goes here, including market studies, legal agreements, photos of your products, and more. For more information about how to create a business plan, the Small Business Administration has you covered. Click here to see their complete guide to writing a business plan.

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Up and Running

MARCH 20, 2013

In some cases an SBA-guaranteed loan can lower the personal risk. The SBA (Small Business Administration) requires business plans and additional criteria depending on which of the various programs you use. You get these loans through commercial banks.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2017

Others will read the summary first to decide whether or not they read the rest of the plan. So, a good summary grabs your reader’s attention and lets them know what it is you do and why they should read the rest of your business plan or proposal. Sample business plans: Over 500 free sample business plans from various industries.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

Creating a scalable business model. Whether you are hoping to expand a small business with a loan or going for a round of venture capital, you will need a scalable business model. Investors in particular want to fund only scalable or ready to scale businesses. Demonstrate that your company has positive cash flow

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2012

(Note: This is reposted from the Industry Word blog on the SBA Community site. Online buzz about social media for business owners seems to be moving from “Should I” to “How do I?” Define how your social media serves your business. Maybe also small business, small business management, and local business.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). Small Business Administration (SBA) federally-guaranteed bank loans are becoming available again after years of limited activity.

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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. Day 7: Make it legal.

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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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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

So, don’t let having the perfect shop name stop you from completing the rest of the process. NOT SATISFIED WITH THE GROWTH OF YOUR BUSINESS? You can learn more about the nuts and bolts of establishing and maintaining consistent brand identity in Grow Your Small Business with Consistent Branding. So… breathe.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, which evaluated 71 nations in terms of entrepreneurship and performance. entrepreneurial activities may be a reflection of progress by the rest of the world — learning from the U.S. You can download a pdf of the SBA report, Global Entrepreneurship and the United States.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2017

For example, although the executive summary comes as the first section of a business plan, I recommend writing it after everything else is done, so you know exactly what appears in the rest of your business plan. More business planning resources: Sample business plans: Over 500 free sample business plans from various industries.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

This is true for any business, not just the real estate business. In our definitive guide on how to start a small business , we suggest that aspiring entrepreneurs choose a niche for the best chance at success. For more information about how to create a business plan, the Small Business Administration has you covered.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder is able to self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). Small Business Association (SBA) federally-guaranteed bank loans are becoming available again after years of limited activity.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. You do in small business, in startups, you survive on focus, and my shortcut to strategy that I like is think about identify, market and business offering.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

JUNE 22, 2010

While we survived this double whammy, many small businesses did not. Ever since then I have tried to warn small business owners about the need to prepare for disasters. There are some excellent resources for small business owners. Every small business owner (and homeowner, for that matter) should.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 1, 2010

And the lead-in (also a direct quote): According to the SBA, the #1 reason why entrepreneurs fail to launch and grow successful businesses is simple…&# LACK OF FUNDING&#. And what good is it, except possibly to sell something to small business owners. I don’t blame the SBA for the sales email here.

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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. You can kind of think of it like a kayak for small business. My name is John Bates.

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