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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

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Since the term “cloud computing” was coined in 1996—at least as we have come to understand its meaning—the software as a service industry has exploded. The one-page pitch format is also more suitable for SaaS businesses that are constantly testing new ideas. The business model. 35 Great Ways to Fund a Small Business.

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How to Fine-tune Your Small Business Finances—from Funding to Growth [Webinar Recap]

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I have been involved in startups since I graduated from college in 1996. There are SBA loans. You have to focus on for the nuts and bolts, what is the business model, how are we going to make money. This is because there are a myriad of loan products out there. It sounds like leads are important for this company.