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What Small Businesses Can Do To Survive And Thrive During The Pandemic

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The odds were always difficult for small businesses even before the pandemic. According to the numbers published by the Small Business Administration in 2018, 20% of these enterprises fail in their first year. Scan through them and see which assistance your business may be eligible for. A Change in Attitude.

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How Online Lenders Facilitate The Growth Of Startups

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In order to make a splash in their industries, startups need a healthy flow of working capital and, when you’re just trying to get established, it’s often impossible to access a sustainable flow of working capital through revenue alone. Safeguarding Personal Assets.

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9 Steps to Handle Business Loan Rejection

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The rejection of their business loan application spurred them on an aggressive campaign to improve their financial performance. For example, even after that loan is paid, the investors who lent the money end up with one or two percent of your business, as shareholders. This is just one method for improving your cash flow.

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You’ve Got Funding: 5 Things to Do With the Money Right Away

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The details within those pages will remind you of the spending strategy you outlined to get your business off the ground. According to 2016 statistics published by the Small Business Administration (SBA) , only about 78 percent of small business startups survive the first year, and only half make it to the five year point.

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Overcoming The Biggest Barriers In Digital Marketing

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If you’re like many small businesses, you have a love-hate relationship with marketing. There is nothing more important than finding and keeping customers, but you’d rather be delivering great service than creating your next Facebook ad campaign. Some can even get your business online within a few hours.

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5 Tips For Startups To Avoid A Financial Disaster

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In fact, according to the Small Business Administration , one-third of startups fail because they fail to give enough attention to their business’ financials. Keep in mind that while your business is a large asset, your health and wellness are the most important assets you have. Streamline Your Accounting.

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Tips for Writing a Successful Business Plan for a Daycare Center

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For detailed information on the size of your primary market, there are helpful resources such as this market research guide from the US Small Business Administration. Like it or not, this will likely affect your revenue and enrollment, especially if you are offering part-time care. What is your business model?