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How to Get Funding for a Business

Up and Running

Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Small business financing myths. Commercial lenders.

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30 Entrepreneurs Share How They Prepare for a Bad Economy

Hearpreneur

During such times a firm should take measures that have historically been thought to safeguard it, such as cutting costs, lowering goals, and keeping an eye on cash flow to weather the impending storm. If possible, settle debts before being subject to inflationary costs for your business. 2- Create an emergency fund.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Future Trends They See in Their Industry

Hearpreneur

Small business owners now see the value of investing in branding experts, business coaches, copywriters and designers who bring unique insight and talent to the digital marketing space. Thanks to Harriet Chan, Coco Finder ! #14- #7- Investment in digital marketing talent. Photo Credit: Amanda Doherty. 14- Workcation.

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Established or New  —  A Business Must Market Itself

The Startup Magazine

You have a great product or exceptional service to provide but are unclear about how to gain exposure for your new business. Many new businesses suffer the same fate; they remain stagnant for years with little growth. The reason is that as a small business owner you have limited funds available to launch an all-out marketing campaign.

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Where to Get Feedback on Your Business Pitch

Up and Running

Head down to your local Small Business Development Center. An old standby for a good reason—your local Small Business Development Center is an excellent resource for information on a variety of business-related topics. See Also Bplans Small Business Loan Finder. Operated by the U.S.

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How to Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Up and Running

See Also: 30 Small Business Ideas (for When You Don’t Know What Business to Start). Included in the books was a code to take the Strengths Finder test, which determines your top five “talent themes” (mine were Achiever, Ideation, Harmony, Learner, and Woo). What is opportunity cost? Talk to people you trust.

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[Singapore] Go Global

YoungUpstarts

– Grants to help SMEs defray costs. – 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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