YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2020

by Wayne Titus, author of “ The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Financial Well-Being “ Entrepreneurs and small business leaders are trying to figure out how to navigate COVID-19, from how to apply for loans and assistance to FMLA regulations. How can businesses understand their options and develop a cash flow timeline?

Small Business 147

Small Business SBA Entrepreneur Software Review 147

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

The local Small Business Development Center office is a resource that can assist with the venture feasibility process. What is meant by “company culture” and how is it important to my business? Company culture is defined as the shared values, beliefs and practices of company employees including management.

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

I am retired but formerly have been a marketing director and involved in CPA financial services. Where to start for funding and does a business plan differ? Respectfully, WHERE TO START Dear Where-To-Start, The type of business you describe is sorely needed, but sounds like it may really be a non-profit.

Sweat Equity 188

Sweat Equity Entrepreneur Equity CPA 188

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2023

Approaching a banker without a business plan, and asking for money, is a sure way to be rejected and leave a bad first impression. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Conduct meetings at your site, not at the bank.

Silicon Valley 292

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration Startup 292

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Approaching a banker without a business plan, and asking for money, is a sure way to be rejected and leave a bad first impression. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Conduct meetings at your site, not at the bank.

Silicon Valley 431

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 431

Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. You do in small business, in startups, you survive on focus, and my shortcut to strategy that I like is think about identify, market and business offering.

Lean 60

Lean Business Plan Video Software Review 60

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Approaching a banker without a business plan, and asking for money, is a sure way to be rejected and leave a bad first impression. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Conduct meetings at your site, not at the bank.

Silicon Valley 210

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 210