Up and Running

JUNE 13, 2017

Those ads are tempting for small business owners—it’s hard to resist the ten largest banks because they control over $10.1 After seeing the ads for weeks on TV, you apply for a small business loan. But don’t fret—community lenders are helping small businesses. You know their jingle.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 12, 2016

By Hunter Hoffmann, Head of US Communications at Hiscox Small Business Insurance. But, no time is better than now to think about your business and reflect on what worked well in 2015 and what needs work in the year ahead. Just because you’re in charge of the business doesn’t mean you can’t have a work/life balance, too.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Over the last few years it’s become clear that the days of teaching “how to write a business plan” as the cornerstone of university entrepreneurship are over. We now understand the distinction between startups – who search for a business model – versus existing companies – that execute a business plan.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Example: Why this works: Authority is established through social proof of over 850,000 small business owners, including logos of successful businesses. Develop an easy, well laid-out plan. The 4th principle is an easy to understand plan for your customers. Your turn: Create your process plan in three steps.

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Up and Running

JUNE 29, 2010

If you’re serious about starting a business, growing a business that already exists or managing your business better, and you’re in the United States, then you ought to know where the nearest SBDC is. That stands for Small Business Development Center. There are about 1,000 of them in the United States.

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Up and Running

MAY 2, 2012

It’s a new month, and time for a new feature – the Bplans Small Business Calendar. We’re going to keep this calendar up-to-date with workshops, conferences, and other dates important to small business owners and entrepreneurs around the world. America’s Small Business Summit: The U.S.

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Up and Running

APRIL 4, 2022

But, is it really impossible to launch a business without any startup capital? Table of contents Can I start a business with no money? How to start a small business with no money 1. Identify your business idea 2. Develop a plan 5. How to start a small business with no money.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending all day with about 90 people who teach and advise entrepreneurs and small business owners at various Small Business Development Centers ( SBDC s) around the country. This was as part of the annual conference of Small Business Development Centers, starting today in San Diego.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 1, 2017

In this role I found myself consistently challenged to secure cost effective, fitting event and workshop space for monthly meetings. It took me approximately 12 months from the time I decided to move forward with the launch of Hera Hub to the point where I completed my business plan, secured financing, and solidified my first location.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2015

– Grants to help SMEs defray costs. – Grants to help SMEs defray costs. Exports have always played a large part of Singapore’s economy – total exports stood at S$518.9

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 22, 2014

Small Business Administration, SBA.gov, is a good place to start, since it provides resources to young entrepreneurs and new businesses. Well-read or degree-holding young start-up heads also join clubs and business associations to start thorough networking and continue the aforementioned self-promotion.

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Up and Running

JUNE 26, 2014

It’s a non-profit with 11,000 working and retired business professionals who volunteer to support small business owners like you. Workshops are $20-75. If you’re serious about business, you’ll need a business plan. Small Business Administration. Starting a Business'

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 14, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! As the importance of Facebook as small business marketi.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 16, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! His latest book is The Plan-As-You-Go-Business-Plan.

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Up and Running

JULY 18, 2013

What is the value in attending a failure workshop where successful people talk about colossal failures? As a small business center, we frequently encounter new business owners who, when asked, have never thought about what they will do if their business encounters a problem.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Among other activities and programs, Silicon Sentier runs La Cantine , a coworking center, hip geek hangout and bustling hub for Paris tech events and activities: barcamps, workshops, competitions, launch parties, press conferences - you name it. that businesses normally pay to the government.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted here about the value of the local Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), a network of about 1,000 locations in the United States, generally a great place to go for frontline, street-level small-business advice. Where I live, in Eugene, Ore.,

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Up and Running

JUNE 13, 2013

They are usually free to attend although some may charge a small entry fee to cover costs of refreshments and food, and it’s not uncommon to have prominent figures presenting or running workshops. NYC Business Networking Events. Berlin Startup Culture. Explore Your Own network.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

JULY 24, 2017

Looks like July is the time to go as its Alaska Startup week and there are events throughout the state, from lean startup workshops to pitch competitions. 15-16, the online Alaska Business Model Competition Feb. 2017 is the Year of Innovation in Alaska.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Despite setting up the company, building the sales and marketing plans , and even completing the legal work when we couldn’t afford a lawyer, I left the company to finish my degree. I believed in the business plan and the opportunity, but I didn’t care about storm drains enough to see it through. Don’t follow the money.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 8, 2019

We created a business plan, formed a partnership, came up with a name ( Open House Austin ), merged with another brokerage, recreated new systems, hired an employee, found food truck tenants to rent from us and pay our mortgage, that same employee quit, designed & renovated our space and planned our launch party.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 16, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! His latest book is The Plan-As-You-Go-Business-Plan.

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www.startupsmart.com.au

MARCH 8, 2011

Home Planning Business ideas Business planning How to start a. Ideas2Market Masterclass Workshop - Toowoomba The Ideas2Market Masterclass workshop is designed for existing businesses that are looking to grow, improve and foster sustainability. If not, your PR efforts will suffer. This full day.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 22, 2016

The main source of new orders for many small businesses is referrals. As a result, referrals should occupy a prime place in your business plan. Expand reach of webinars and workshops. When the event is over, send them an email and ask them to rate the workshop or webinar. photo credit: Pixabay.com.

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Up and Running

JUNE 24, 2010

The name stands for “Service Corp of Retired Executives,” a volunteer organization, funded by the Small Business Administration, offering free counseling and related help to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the United States. A lot of SCORE chapters offer workshops to help. Are you aware of SCORE? Shop around.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 1, 2019

Obviously, there are a lot of people out there that would love to have this success in the revenue that’s come with that success directly related to podcasting that you have, but I talk a lot of small business owners and actually tell them that one of the little talked about things that podcasting can bring you is access.

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Up and Running

JULY 3, 2015

Listen to Episode 7: Show notes: We debate whether you should stick to the plan or change it – (:31). Read also: Should You Stick to the Plan or Change It? Check out Tim Berry’s book, Lean Business Planning , coming soon. Check out Lara Galloway’s new book, Moms Mean Business. – (9:47).

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2017

When my father had his business plan all set up, he brought it to the rabbi and got a benediction for a successful business. When he left the neighborhood, he decided that because he got a benediction from the rabbi in Crown Heights, he’d name his business (CrownTV’s parent company) Crown Heights.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

November 23, 2010 Entrepreneurs, Using Outsourcing to Obtain Capital Efficiency Needs to be Thought Through to be Effective - Robert Ochtel , June 7, 2010 Teen Entrepreneur, Brian Wong, Youngest Founder to Receive Angel Funding - teenentrepreneurblog.com , October 28, 2010 Build Your Own Silicon Valley?

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 31, 2016

I am a licensed Realtor with a business plan that will catapult my business. I have created a business plan to achieve those goals. next year I am looking forward to a real estate business that produces consistent income. Thanks to Serena Holmes, Tigris Events ! #2 2 – $9M in Sales Volume.

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Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Its as if every customer, whether they are an enterprise, a small business, or an individual consumer, is actually an employer who wants to get things done. One can see how it ripples through the entire business plan. People dont want to buy a quarter-inch drill. They want a quarter-inch hole!" Amazon PostRank

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