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The Basics of Small Business Loans [WEBINAR]

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Hopefully I’ll be able to add some value with some of the financing needs that your businesses may need. As I’ve been working in this industry, as Sabrina started out said, I was the Chief Marketing officer of CAN Capital which is a big alternative lender and now I’m the Vice President of SmartBiz SBA Loans.

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You’ve Got Funding: 5 Things to Do With the Money Right Away

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Look closely at your cash flow forecast so that you can spend accordingly. According to 2016 statistics published by the Small Business Administration (SBA) , only about 78 percent of small business startups survive the first year, and only half make it to the five year point. Fancy office space and furniture. Expensive equipment.

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8 Steps to Starting Your Own Business

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List brokers sell mailing or email lists based on demographic attributes. If you will be seeking outside financing, a business plan is a necessity. Depending on the size and goals of your venture, you may need to seek financing from an “angel” investor or from a venture capital firm. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans.

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Lean Business Planning with Tim Berry [VIDEO]

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That’s the sales forecast, the spending forecast and the cash flow. What’s the concept of all of this that you’re talking about and then in financing? You want to show that, and investors need to see the scale of a business that have to do with your sales forecast. That’s a lean business plan.

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Working for Equity Instead of Cash

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Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business. SBA: Small Business Administration Office of Advocacys Home Page. I wont bother going into details on start-up financing terms ( see this post for an overview of typical VC terms) except to say if you dont know and understand: the firms cap table and valuation.

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Do You Have Fear of Financials?

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I posted 5 Things Every Manager Should Know About Financial Forecasts recently on the Industry Word blog on the SBA (Small Business Administration) community site. I received an email overnight that reminds me that people still need a lot of reassurance about financials. 2. Forecasts don’t take an MBA, CPA, or PhD.

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

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While it’s useful to be able to have a sales forecast and expense budget early on, it’s not something you need until you’ve validated your idea. Later you will want to come back and create a proper sales forecast, cash flow forecast, and expense budget. Circle back and create a more detailed forecast.