Berkonomics

APRIL 20, 2023

Here I am a professional investor in early-stage companies, and I attempt to find those with the greatest chance of success and growth in value over time. Remember that this includes the Fortune 500… Here comes the SBA and its analysis. How about the early-stage investors? Restaurant startups would not top my list.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

After bootstrapping, friends and family are the most common funding sources for early-stage startups. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Just don’t quit your day job before your new company is producing revenue. Friends and family.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 233

Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

After bootstrapping, friends and family are the most common funding sources for early-stage startups. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Just don’t quit your day job before your new company is producing revenue. Friends and family.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

After bootstrapping, friends and family are the most common funding sources for early-stage startups. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Just don’t quit your day job before your new company is producing revenue. Friends and family.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 149

Berkonomics

JANUARY 25, 2024

Another is through industry associations or civic groups such as Rotary or Lions Club or even SCORE, sponsored by the US Small Business Association (SBA). A warning about those willing to take advantage: There must be many more creative ways to pay a coach, especially for early-stage businesses. It is worth asking.

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

F or early-stage startups in particular, I suggest Foundersuite *, Samir Kaji’s Master List of US Micro-VC’s and Shai Goldman’s database of VC funds at / below $200M in size. Additionally, SBA loans have longer payment periods (5-25 years) than traditional forms of financing and come with less onerous ongoing disclosure requirements.

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SBIC SBA Cap Table Database 60

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. This is the primary source of non-personal funds for very early-stage startups. Trade equity or services for startup help. Fund your startup yourself.

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Entrepreneur Equity Small Business Administration SBA 240

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2020

SBA and small business lending funds, for example, act as alternatives to typical bank loans. . If you’re pursuing a grant, government and SBA options are likely the most common but difficult routes to go. It encourages lean operations and can help you avoid taking out too much funding early on. Traditional loans.

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Small Business SBA Bootstrapping Venture Capital 118

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2013

Such programs help early-stage companies get the capital they need to fuel growth, especially when banks aren’t lending. Similarly, Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program is a $500 million investment to provide entrepreneurs with access to education, financial capital and business support services.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 9, 2017

Here I am a professional investor in early stage companies, and I attempt to find those with the greatest chance of success and growth in value over time. You might be interested in this data as viewed from the early stage investor’s viewpoint. Starting a company is HARD – in so many ways. And risky too.

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Angel Investor Angel Groups Liquidity Event Early Stage 106

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. This is the primary source of non-personal funds for very early-stage startups. Trade equity or services for startup help. Fund your startup yourself.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Small Business Administration 283

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2013

I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. In fact, just the opposite is true.

Intellectual Property 233

Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Stock 233

Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 6, 2013

Some recent examples include the passage of legislation expanding crowdfunding under the JOBS Act and meetings similar to one hosted last month by the Global Accelerator Network in which we worked with the Small Business Administration to gather 16 accelerators to demo their programs for the White House and SBA funders.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Accelerators: This relatively recent combination of coach and limited investor is available to some early-stage businesses, usually in major cities, and requires that the entrepreneurs spend from weeks to months being coached by the accelerator team.

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Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2012

I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. In fact, just the opposite is true.

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Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Startup 242

Up and Running

MAY 9, 2016

Small Business Administration (SBA) have pointed out, construction is a high-growth industry right now and is expected to remain strong for years to come. There may be times, in the early stages of your business, where that’s what you have to do to pay the bills. As Forbes, Sageworks, and the U.S. concrete, roofing, and siding).

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 29, 2019

I was in my early 30’s and had a house, a degree and a very nice neighbor when I started my business. In the early stages of growing your business, this principle can reap great rewards. Listen to what your clients and prospects say; especially those that are willing to work with you.

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Entrepreneur SBA Florida Bootstrapping 172

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2016

I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. In fact, just the opposite is true.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Startup SBA Warrant 120

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Borrowers are opting for non-SBA loans from big banks because these loans require less paperwork and generally are granted faster than SBA loans.” While traditional loans are still available, the requirements can be difficult for many businesses—especially those in the early stages—to meet,” Campbell said.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 7, 2017

There are two problems with early stage investing: telling how much a company is worth when truthfully, it is still worthless; and helping early-stage companies protect themselves from over dilution when they are, effectively, worthless. This begs the questions, what is a SAFE note, and why use it?

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Covenant Cap Table Early Stage SBA 48

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2011

I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. In fact, just the opposite is true.

Intellectual Property 233

Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Stock 233

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. This is the primary source of non-personal funds for very early-stage startups. Trade equity or services for startup help. Fund your startup yourself.

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Equity Small Business Administration SBA Syndicate 120

Austin Startup

MARCH 3, 2018

Salon FG Bankrupt to Billionaire with SBA Administrator Linda McMahon & Headspring CEO Dustin Wells In business?—?as This new edition explores the opinions of the SXSW community, giving context for the relationship between our creative, influential community and the entities with which we interact. March 9, 2018 3:30PM?—?4:30PM

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Technical Review Silicon Valley Texas Austin 58

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

He says, “Spending a few thousand on a domain could make a big difference long term, and give you the credibility and advantage over the competition, especially in the very beginning and early stages of the business.”. The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. The Definitive Guide to Building a Brand. 4 Reasons to Brand Your Business.

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Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2010

I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. In fact, just the opposite is true.

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Cost Intellectual Property SBA Warrant 120

genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

SBA: Small Business Administration Office of Advocacys Home Page. Before you agree to take equity in lieu of cash, you need to understand that any individual early stage start-up company equity is most likely going to be worthless. Small Business Blogs. Entrepreneur Magazine Blog. New Communications Review. OReilly Radar.

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Equity Technical Review San Jose Stock 40

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Accelerators: This relatively recent combination of coach and limited investor is available to some early stage businesses, usually in major cities, and requires that the entrepreneurs spend from weeks to months being coached by the accelerator team.

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Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

Berkonomics

MARCH 30, 2012

There is still abundant money available for early stage investment, but many of the rules have changed, as well as the processes for accessing these resources. They can also help you with an SBA (Small Business Administration) loan, if that path is correct for you.

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Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Small Business Administration SBA 76

Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

There are SBA loans. Bates: Good morning and welcome to our CEO panel, “How to Fine-Tune Your Small Business Finances From Funding to Growth” which I think is the direction that we would all like to be going. My name is John Bates. I’m the CEO of Executive Speaking Success and I’m a long-time entrepreneur.

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Small Business Finance Forecast Metrics 95