Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

According to recent statistics from the Small Business Administration (SBA), this approach still accounts for 99 percent the businesses out there today. Lifestyle businesses can change to match their owner’s interests and long-term desires.

Small Business 311

Small Business Small Business Administration SBA Equity 311

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

A major cause of business failure is not having enough cash available to cover all startup costs and operate for at least a year. Ask yourself, “Am I willing to risk what I own to go into this business because the potential rewards are greater than the risks?”. Recordkeeping and tax preparation are required in all businesses.

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

The overarching idea, of course, is to reduce the cost of capital while maintaining appropriate flexibility for the venture.  Business success is the ultimate goal. 2]   Aligning interests in structure: cost and risk. Maybe Small Business Administration guaranteed loan. five years.). . 

Finance 83

Finance Bootstrapping Startup Equity 83

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 12, 2012

Startup businesses, particularly those that are growing fast, are in a constant state of acquisition. Hire someone? It costs money to attract customers and clients, and even more to serve and retain them. In fact, expanding internationally can be the key to growth for many small businesses.

Angel Investor 133

Angel Investor Small Business Administration Startup United States 133

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I love looking at cost per account acquired as a key metric to share with potential acquirers. In other words, my cost to acquire account is $333, that’s huge information for potential acquirer because guess what? And they typically, in the United States at least, get an SBA Loan, Small Business Administration Loan.

Entrepreneur 49

Entrepreneur Switzerland Revenue Differentiation 49