Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

Small business grants. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to the Obama administration initiatives on alternative energy and technology. It’s not a quick solution, but the government and other funding agencies do not want ownership or interest payments from your company.

Technical Review 149

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 149

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

A venture feasibility study analyzes an idea from several perspectives: market opportunity, competition, resources available, resource gaps, financial viability, operational issues, intellectual property rights, development timeline and technology needs. Develop an action plan considering what is working well and what needs to be improved.

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

Up and Running

APRIL 2, 2015

One of the first things overly-optimistic entrepreneurs discover as they look for funding is that banks don’t fund business plans. So your business has to have hard assets it can pledge to back up a business loan. See Also The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. Business plan.

Balance Sheet 60

Balance Sheet SBA Covenant Technical Review 60

Up and Running

JULY 7, 2011

Did you know that several companies and government agencies allot a certain number of projects/portion of their budget for contracts that can only go to woman-owned businesses? Those contracts include everything from military projects to public works and information technologies. Image by ShashiBellamkonda via Flickr.

Government 103

Government SBA Security Technical Review 103

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Here’s an 11 step complete guide on how to start a business. Write a business plan. Decide your legal business structure. Purchase business insurance. Create a sales plan. Write a business plan. Although a business plan isn’t mandatory, it can help you to crystallize your ideas.

Angel Investor 85

Angel Investor Small Business Business Plan Intellectual Property 85

Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

Innovative products and business models are the foundations of a promising startup. Funding is crucial for improving technology, hiring the right people, and launching a comprehensive marketing strategy to get a foothold in the market. Make sure to use the latest automation and software technologies wherever makes sense.

SBA 84

SBA Angel Investor Technical Review Startup 84

Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Given the number of funding resources available today, you shouldn’t have too much of a problem getting that initial start-up cash, especially if you focus on a lean business model or MVP route to market. And, depending on the business you start, there may also be various government incentives. Week 2 – Getting financed.

Elevator Pitch 166

Elevator Pitch Software Review SBA Business Plan 166

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

A microbrewery in one state may be governed by very different rules than a microbrewery the next state over. And, once you’ve decided which overall business structure is the right fit for you, it’s time to get more specific. We recommend that you write a business plan. So, read up on your state’s laws.

Small Business Administration 94

Small Business Administration Distribution LLC Small Business 94

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2020

Some businesses are open, while others are closed but trying to reopen while the remainder are waiting for the government to allow them to reopen. My company has helped almost 2,000 businesses and we have seen every issue a struggling business might face. Failure to Access Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs.

Small Business 191

Small Business Technical Review Southern California SBA 191