Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In this two-part guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. In part two, we’ll discuss finances, insurance, and regulations for breweries. Keep on reading!

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

That said, venture capital is just one of many options to finance your business, and it’s typically the most expensive. I find many CEOs/CFOs default to approaching the investors who have the most social media followers; who have spent the most money sponsoring events; or whom they met at an event.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Many people who want to start a business believe they will be able to get grants or loans to help them finance the venture. A major cause of business failure is not having enough cash available to cover all startup costs and operate for at least a year. If not, the business idea is not feasible. Often this is not true.

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Up and Running

APRIL 4, 2022

Besides, you can save your business’s profits to fund costs that might arise as the business grows. Seminars/webinars, events, conferences, social media groups, or online forums can play a huge role. Joining a local SCORE or SBA community group can keep you updated on workshops and events near you.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 30, 2020

I wrote recently about the The Finance Assistance Network (FAN) , that I helped set up (along with Lew Visscher and Phil Votteiro) three weeks ago to offer pro bono financial advice to small businesses affected by COVID-19. According to data released by the SBA , the average PPP amount was just over $200,000.

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Up and Running

MARCH 26, 2015

Think about pricing, channels, social media, launch dates, products, services, features, and so forth. And here’s a visual summary: Lean plan for startups: All startups can benefit from the lean plan above plus one extra ingredient: starting costs, and starting plans. Starting costs. See Also Estimating Realistic Startup Costs.

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2016

In addition, many of these gym and fitness centers employ very little to no staff, which makes startup costs and barriers to entry low. However, if you lease equipment, you give up ownership interest, which might end up costing you more in the long run. Step 5: Get financed. The Complete Guide to SBA Loans .

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Small Business Administration Finance Tennessee Business Plan 60

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2018

Through his class, I learned what to expect as far as occupancy, cost of goods, insurance, taxes, real estate needs, and more. I did my research, prepared my business plan, and sent it to several financial companies for financing. I got an SBA loan and purchased my business within months of beginning my search.

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Up and Running

MAY 30, 2016

This approach is a recipe for failure in an industry that relies on word of mouth and social media recommendations. Demographic Data on the SBA Website. Step 2: Consider your startup financing. Always factor in maintenance costs, both preventative, and emergency. Estimating Realistic Startup Costs.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

The software was sold based on installation cost running on local servers for enterprises—which was very, very expensive. Step 5: Get financed. In fact, when you consider the fact that VCs finance just one or two ventures out of every 100 pitches they see, you might be better off bootstrapping it to begin with.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2016

For Morgan Franklin, a real estate agent with United Real Estate , the secret ingredients were video and an active social media presence. “I I have branded myself as a local expert and have differentiated myself through the use of social media, and more specifically, video,” says Morgan. Step 5: Getting financed.

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Reputation Cofounder Naming Business Plan 60

Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

I’m dubious about how much “personal referrals” happen in social media, but it could quite possibly start the conversation on the playground. I was in a panic trying to apply for a loan through a bank (SBA as part of it) but it was so over my head and I had invested so much time just to not even be considered. JS: They found ME!

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SBA Social Media Algorithm eCommerce 50

Hunter Walker

JUNE 8, 2016

I’m dubious about how much “personal referrals” happen in social media, but it could quite possibly start the conversation on the playground. I was in a panic trying to apply for a loan through a bank (SBA as part of it) but it was so over my head and I had invested so much time just to not even be considered. JS: They found ME!

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

You know a lot about marketing or finance or… whatever. Few business owners know how to engage the media. Experienced media consultants can shine a brighter light and help companies break out from the crowd. You’ve got to start at the beginning – with your start-up costs. Find partners or investors.

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Small Business Administration Small Business Social Media Elevator Pitch 86

Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

What’s the concept of all of this that you’re talking about and then in financing? I just thought it was a good question to set the context of lean planning and when somebody should use it, because so many of our webinar attendees are in the process of getting financing. What is our plan for social media?

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

People often ask: How much does it cost to set up an Etsy shop? Kevin Jones of Debt Free Happens (an Etsy entrepreneur, personal finance expert, and blogger) explains : If you sell cute stickers it may not make sense to also sell customized beer mugs in the same shop. any license or permit fees (check with the SBA ).

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