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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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Trump Would Hurt Innovation (& I’m With Her)

Hunter Walker

Phin Barnes, Partner, First Round Capital. Marc Bodnick, Co-Founder, Elevation Partners. Brad Burnham, Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures. Patrick Chung, General Partner, Xfund. Stephen DeBerry, Founder/Managing Partner, Bronze Investments. David Grain, Founder/Managing Partner, Grain Management, LLC.

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Trump Would Hurt Innovation (& I’m With Her)

Hunter Walker

Phin Barnes, Partner, First Round Capital. Marc Bodnick, Co-Founder, Elevation Partners. Brad Burnham, Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures. Patrick Chung, General Partner, Xfund. Stephen DeBerry, Founder/Managing Partner, Bronze Investments. David Grain, Founder/Managing Partner, Grain Management, LLC.

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The Secret History of Silicon Valley 12: The Rise of “Risk Capital.

Steve Blank

The Group is worth noting for: Investing their own private money, Reid Dennis would found Institutional Venture Partners in 1974 First group specifically investing in the valley’s electronics industry SBIC Act of 1958 During the cold war the launch of Sputnik-1 by the Soviet Union in 1957 both traumatized and galvanized the United States.

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How to Start a Real Estate Business: The Complete 11 Step Guide (2019)

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Limited Liability Company (LLC) – a structure that permits owners, partners or shareholders to limit personal liability, but still includes tax and flexibility benefits associated with a partnership. Once you or you and one more people start selling goods or services, you’re automatically a sole proprietor or partners.