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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. They can also help you with an SBA (Small Business Administration) loan, if that path is correct for you.