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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

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Consider a venture feasibility study as a start on a business plan if the idea looks profitable. Are there enough customers willing to buy your products, often enough, at a profitable price that your business can pay all expenses and provide a decent living wage to owners? If not, the business idea is not feasible.

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Joining A Startup As CFO Is A Good Path To The Top

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Often I find that experienced investors scan ahead to the management page of a business plan, even before they read the product description. A few years ago it was all the rage to have MBAs in the top finance role. Also you want someone who can stretch your funding by knowing which expenses to cut without harming your business.

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Establishing and Starting a New Business from Home: The Ultimate Guide

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For example, if you are selling products or services online, you may need a special permit from your state or local government. Set Up Your Business Finances Once you have established what type of business structure you will use, it’s time to set up your business finances.

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How to Form a Corporation

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Consider finding and working with a CPA and a lawyer. Having these experienced brains reviewing your business plan can help ensure you don’t waste time and money on what is really a cool hobby or rewarding social venture masquerading as a great business idea. Decide on your business location.

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10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan

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I was really disappointed when I needed my company’s first commercial bank loan to finance receivables of more than $1 million—from well-known distributors no less—and we ended up having to sign a lien on our family home to get the loan. So your business has to have hard assets it can pledge to back up a business loan.

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7 Reasons Why Startup CFOs Become CEO Candidates

Startup Professionals Musings

Often I find that experienced investors scan ahead to the management page of a business plan, even before they read the product description. A few years ago it was all the rage to have MBAs in the top finance role. Also you want someone who can stretch your funding by knowing which expenses to cut without harming your business.

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Joining A Startup As CFO Is A Good Path To The Top

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Often I find that experienced investors scan ahead to the management page of a business plan, even before they read the product description. A few years ago it was all the rage to have MBAs in the top finance role. Also you want someone who can stretch your funding by knowing which expenses to cut without harming your business.

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