Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea.

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Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Small Business Association (SBA) and AARP announced they are teaming up to train entrepreneurs over the age of 50 who want to start a business. This got me thinking about the youth vs. old guy experience debate and how, after twenty years in entrepreneurship, my view on business, money and worth has changed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Ask your Local Community College for their Financial Aid Resources. If you’re still in school and looking to get your business off the ground, consider attending a nearby community college or technical institute before transferring into a four-year institution. Consider Starting a Kickstarter Campaign.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As an entrepreneur, joining organizations or networking groups can allow you to connect with like-minded people who can provide you with information and support, and refer customers to you. One of the best ways to promote your business and increase its name recognition is by joining business organizations and/or communities or associations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Why Small Businesses Still Need to Network in the Local Community written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing Thursday is guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing and today’s guest is Deborah Sweeney – Enjoy! Local recognition is priceless.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 27, 2020

Specifically, the number of women-owned businesses has increased 31 times between 1972 and 2018 (in 1972, women-owned businesses accounted for just 4.6% But the aid programs are largely failing to address the needs of these key entrepreneurial communities and the PPP loans are not getting broadly distributed across these demographics.

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Up and Running

JULY 17, 2017

If you’re considering making the leap and starting your own business, you’re likely eager to ensure that you’re making a smart decision. While it won’t guarantee success, putting your finger on the pulse of the small business environment can help you determine your path forward. The current small business landscape.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 15, 2017

“The entrepreneur is essentially a visualizer and an actualizer. Having said that, entrepreneurship continues to attract a large number of millennials, especially those thirsting to carve a niche for themselves in the crowded business world. percent entrepreneurs do not find working for others to be appealing.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2020

If you are ready to leave traditional employment behind and forge your way through the business world as an entrepreneur, here are some helpful tips to becoming your own boss. Before starting a business, think about your passions and what truly makes you happy in life. Think About Your Passions. Purchase a Franchise.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 25, 2024

Everyone, even seasoned CEO’s can use a good coach who knows how to bring out the best in a person, is knowledgeable about the business process, and who has an extended list of relationships to call upon to fill needs that become obvious in the coaching process. Business coaches come in all sizes and shapes.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2015

Technical, civic-minded and experiencing growing economic prospects, millennials are important contributors to America’s small business landscape. In order for entrepreneurs to grow business and and flourish financially, there are universal truths about lending that millennials need to know. The bottom line?

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Here’s my updated version: Give one person a business loan and you help start a business. Teach starting a business, and you help a whole community. That comes up because I’m doing a training tomorrow for the Small Business Administration’s ( SBA ) Women’s Business Centers ( WBC ).

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2016

The low level of market concentration has made a variety of fitness niches accessible in local communities. Only 18 percent of total revenue in 2016 was from the top four largest players in the fitness industry, while small speciality gyms and independently-owned fitness businesses made up the rest. “The

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

However, most often, these funds are solicited by a well-meaning entrepreneur from investors who are not qualified as accredited investors under the law (currently requiring a proved income of $200,000 a year or $1 million in net worth for an individual investor). Professional angels: This is the arena where I work and play.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 6, 2013

have a hard time agreeing on anything, those on both sides of the aisle seem increasingly keen to support entrepreneurs and their communities. Politicians in our federal government are listening to entrepreneurs, but we very rarely see congressmen personally sit across the table from early-stage tech investors and their founders.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 29, 2016

The Small Business Administration and the digital services agency 18F are trying to help entrepreneurs build successful companies and the 21st century digital government. The guests on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show explained how they’re working to do that. Small Business Administration.

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VC Adventure

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As many readers know, I’ve been working on a project highlighting entrepreneurs around the county. It’s been amazing to meet so many interesting grassroots entrepreneurs and hear so many compelling stories. The loss of small businesses may be one answer. The loss of small businesses may be one answer.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 4, 2012

The reality is that the United States is still a nation of small businesses. While we were figuring out how to be incredibly more efficient in building new technology startups, three out out of 10 new small businesses will fail in 2 years, half fail within 5 years. of the ~6 million companies in 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. Focus on organic communication 7. How to start a small business with no money.

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VC Adventure

MAY 6, 2020

Specifically t oday’s American entrepreneurs are more likely to be female and non-white. In fact, the number of women-owned businesses has increased 31 times between 1972 and 2018 according to the Kauffman Foundation (in 1972, women-owned businesses accounted for just 4.6% of all firms; in 2018 that figure was 40%).

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 28, 2014

I woke up to an article in Daily Camera today titled Small Business Administration trying to bring SBIC funds to Colorado. The article starts off saying that “Matthew Varilek has traveled across the state, proselytizing the potential benefits of the Small Business Investment Company Program.”

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JULY 1, 2011

Today I want to take a quick spin from the internet entrepreneur to the small brick and mortar business owner. As an internet entrepreneur myself, I sought other income opportunities outside the internet when I started making real money online. So I went knocking on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) doorsteps.

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Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

On Monday, President Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Bill. The bill provides $42 billion in loan incentives and tax cuts for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The Bill increases the government guarantee on the SBA’s 7(a) loans to 90% through December 31. The SBA doesn’t lend money to entrepreneurs.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

The Startup America Partnership is offering a collection of real business tools and resources, mostly web-based, to help startups and small businesses do better. This is the White-House-sponsored small business program announced a year ago. And I am a member of SCORE, a mentorship program, sponsored by the SBA.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 30, 2012

Sara focuses upon another side of small business financing not typically considered in the angel and venture world, financing from sources for companies that will probably never be attractive to those niches. . They can also help you with an SBA (Small Business Administration) loan, if that path is correct for you.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

These documents will be necessary when you visit your SBA lender to request help. This loan is ideal for all small business owners, even those who are self employed. This will include your Form 1040, Schedule C that you likely filed last year at tax season. How Do I Know If I Am Eligible? Why Do I Need A PPP Loan?

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Keep in mind, the world is full of people who want to succeed in business. To find an answer better than “gut instinct,” we talked to successful small business owners about how they hedged their bets, and the answers were creative and easy to implement. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Go grassroots.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The year 2020 can’t end quickly enough for most small business owners. Small businesses make up 50 percent of the gross-domestic product and also employ half the workforce. By 2009 small business contributions to GDP fell rather than grew. by Andi Gray, president of Strategy Leaders. By 2015, the U.S.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 16, 2020

To save the US economy, policymakers need to understand small business 101. economy and the ways in which entrepreneurship and the small business landscape have changed over the past few decades. million businesses that are sole proprietorships, 98% of U.S. businesses employ fewer than 20 people.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

However, most often, these funds are solicited by a well-meaning entrepreneur from investors who are not qualified as accredited investors under the law (currently requiring a proved income of $200,000 a year or $1 million in net worth for an individual investor). Dave’s book and ebook on raising money available on Amazon.com.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. I don’t ever plan on retiring from this community!

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. I don’t ever plan on retiring from this community!

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

In the sections below we’ll discuss branding basics, how to create listings, product pricing, financial and legal details – even marketing and long-term strategy – everything you need to know to succeed as an Etsy entrepreneur. Fill in the Business Blanks. any license or permit fees (check with the SBA ).

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

In fact, the craft beer community is an unusually welcoming one. The community shares information, ideas, and encouragement, making craft beer one of the most welcoming industries for newbies. If you’re passionate about beer, and you’re ready to join the craft beer community, you’re in the right place.

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