YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2013

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. Such programs help early-stage companies get the capital they need to fuel growth, especially when banks aren’t lending.

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Advisory Board Entrepreneur Portland Oregon 229

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. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that 50% of all businesses survive five years or more, and about one-third survive ten years or more. And risky too.

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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.

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Entrepreneur Startup Equity Small Business Administration 283

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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America Washington Small Business Administration SBA 151

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

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

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. For each of the major categories of investors, you can find online databases of the major providers.

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SBIC SBA Cap Table Database 60

Up and Running

MAY 9, 2016

But once you have a solid construction company business plan and know the direction you want to take, you can start your own construction business. 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.

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SBA Demand Forecast Balance Sheet 60

genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

SBA: Small Business Administration Office of Advocacys Home Page. Selling to Small Businesses. Small Biz - USATODAY.com. Small Business Trends. Entrepreneur Magazine Blog. Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation. New Communications Review. OReilly Radar. Smart Mobs.

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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.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

Steve Blank

JANUARY 29, 2016

Sarah Calhoun has spent two decades building nonprofits and small businesses. She was the 2012 National Women in Business Champion for the Small Business Administration. In 2011, she served as a as a US Delegate to the APEC Women in Business Summit in San Francisco.

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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. Local Community Bank: Big banks rarely lend to small businesses, but small community banks do, usually with collateral and personal guarantees.

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Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Small Business Administration SBA 76

Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

Innovative products and business models are the foundations of a promising startup. However, you’ll also need a steady flow of funds, especially in the early stages, to turn those ideas into reality. A bank loan is also a reliable funding option for a small business or startup.

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SBA Angel Investor Technical Review Startup 84

Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

Angels and equity: there are businesses and angel funds out there in various parts of the U.S. I think that the team from Palo Alto Software, I think I saw some partners that are in this area that just focus on that early stage business. and even international that are organized and are looking for new opportunities.

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Small Business SBA Finance Bankruptcy 89