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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

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How these six businesses worked with the SBA to grow. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency that supports the US economy by aiding small businesses, including offering loans and grants as well as free education, assistance, and other resources. iRobot — From robots to riches.

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Tips for Writing a Successful Business Plan for a Daycare Center

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Working out a business plan for your daycare center can be a challenge. As someone who owns eight successful daycares in the Chicago area, I know the strategies and approaches that work when it comes to developing a sound business plan for a daycare center. It serves as a cornerstone of your vision as you move forward.

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What Type of Business Plan Do I Need?

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Unsure what kind of business plan you need? We get this question a lot, mainly because there are so many different things labelled as business plans: strategic plans, annual plans, operational plans, feasibility plans, and, of course, what most people think of, business plans for startups seeking investment.

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How to Start a Business: A Step-by-Step Complete Guide (2019)

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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. Find partners or investors. Grow your business. Are you an expert in short sales? Crunch the numbers.

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5 Tips for Starting a Successful Clothing Brand: The Definitive Guide (2018)

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Here is a step-by-step comprehensive guide with our top 5 business tips for starting a successful clothing brand or clothing line. Fill in the business blanks. Create a sales plan. From choosing a fashion business structure to pricing, licensing and permits to business plan… There’s a lot to think about.

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The Basics of Small Business Loans [WEBINAR]

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As I’ve been working in this industry, as Sabrina started out said, I was the Chief Marketing officer of CAN Capital which is a big alternative lender and now I’m the Vice President of SmartBiz SBA Loans. Then on the planned side, I know many of you work with Palo Alto and BPlans on new business plans, obviously a startup.

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

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Related sources include local business development agencies. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Exchanging equity for services is worth negotiating with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people. Loans or line-of-credit.