Up and Running

MAY 9, 2018

That’s the moment when many entrepreneurs realize that getting the help of a professional business plan writer can take their business concept from daydream to day job. Other entrepreneurs start the planning process with a concept that requires employees or with a vision for market domination.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This is the most complete guide online on how to start a business in 2019. You should know that about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and about half survive only five years. Businesses that survive and thrive have an unfair advantage. What is the maximum figure I can safely spend on this business?

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Whether you’re simply trying to scale your business or seeking equity investment, having a plan is key. . Recently, Barbara Corcoran , entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge, shared some of her insights on small business. Regular planning helps businesses to take advantage of opportunities within their markets.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2018

There are plenty of resources available for the men and women who have served their country and wish to transition into civilian life by opening a small business. Not only are there loans and education programs that directly relate to their business needs, but other resources that can help indirectly.

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Up and Running

MAY 21, 2015

Small Business Administration – SBA. Small Business Development Center – SBDC. Census Cendata: This page has a menu of available reports that include reports on different manufacturing industries, county-specific economic surveys, business patterns for a specific ZIP code and others.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

The business owner didn’t need to find outside cash to expand nor did he need to sell a part of his company. Another type of self-funding occurs when entrepreneurs or business owners use their own money to fund their business. The partner may become an employee or may remain outside the business as a silent partner.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Whether it’s access to a proven business model, the expertise and resources needed to achieve sustainable growth, or simply wanting a team of support, franchising has become an increasingly attractive option for small business owners who are looking to take their businesses to the next level.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

If you are self employed with no employees you may have had to close down your business until the pandemic slows. You are likely unable to collect unemployment but are still responsible for business upkeep. Fortunately, self employed workers with no employees are still eligible for PPP loans. Why Do I Need A PPP Loan?

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2014

We’ve all seen the late night TV commercials targeted at entrepreneurs touting “free money from Uncle Sam”. I say “for the most part” because government grants for small businesses do exist, but the opportunity to secure one is limited to a narrow field of candidates. How to find and apply for small business grants.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 13, 2020

If you are an entrepreneur, you have already noticed a vast difference starting with the customer turn out. Various programs are in place to help most businesses during this period of time. One of the programs that most business owners are asked to use is the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. 4) Size Standards.

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2014

We’ve all seen the late night TV commercials targeted at entrepreneurs touting “free money from Uncle Sam”. I say “for the most part” because government grants for small businesses do exist, but the opportunity to secure one is limited to a narrow field of candidates. How to find and apply for small business grants.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2013

By Ingrid Vanderveldt, Dell’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence. They’re using metrics that are often unworkable in the current business environment, causing growing businesses to look elsewhere for capital and increasingly towards alternative forms of financing. It’s the paradox of the modern startup.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. Hunter Walk: Can you share the founding story of ArtJamz ? MC: Oh wow.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. Hunter Walk: Can you share the founding story of ArtJamz ? MC: Oh wow.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 15, 2017

“The entrepreneur is essentially a visualizer and an actualizer. Having said that, entrepreneurship continues to attract a large number of millennials, especially those thirsting to carve a niche for themselves in the crowded business world. percent entrepreneurs do not find working for others to be appealing.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 27, 2020

The pressure on Main Street entrepreneurs is being compounded by the current economic crisis in ways that we haven’t even begun to wrap our heads around. Businesses started by women and minorities are more likely to have been impacted by the crisis and we fear will be the last to recover from it.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The goal of every Nevada business owner and entrepreneur is to make more profit and grow their business. Business expansion, however, doesn’t come easy. Equipment -When the number of customers a business has grows from 100 to 1,000, for instance, then there’s a need to get more equipment to meet up the demand.

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Up and Running

JULY 17, 2017

If you’re considering making the leap and starting your own business, you’re likely eager to ensure that you’re making a smart decision. While it won’t guarantee success, putting your finger on the pulse of the small business environment can help you determine your path forward. The current small business landscape.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

What is the maximum figure I can safely spend on this business? What are my expectations of being an entrepreneur? You’ll also want to consider what specific niche is right for your photography business. This is true for any business, not just a photography business. Write a business plan. Find a niche.

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2016

Practical Market Research Resources for Entrepreneurs . You also may want to consider hiring them temporarily for a few test classes or personal training sessions before committing to keeping them as an employee. Eventually, she secured a strong group of teachers so that she could fully focus on the leadership aspects of the business.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 22, 2011

585: Small Business Size Standard Flexibility Act of 2011 (Introduced 2/9/2011). This change to the Small Business Act allows the SBA to change or specify the definition of what constitutes a small business, based on the size of that business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2013

Employee records. Include here completed employment applications, employee offer letters, employee handbooks or policies, employment agreements, performance appraisals, employee attendance records, employee termination letters, W-2s, and any settlement agreements with terminated employees. Marty Zwilling.

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entrepreMusings

JANUARY 26, 2011

The following is a guest post by Bill Hazelton , Managing Director of Credit Card Assist , a leading credit card resource site for consumers and small business owners and Sell It! In periods of high unemployment, many of those having a hard time finding a job consider starting their own business as an alternative. Internships.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

I give a talk to various business groups titled "The Future of Small Business in America". I talked about the robust entrepreneurial economy and how bright the future is for young entrepreneurs. This cost is 36% higher than the same per employee cost facing larger businesses with over 500 employees.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2011

According to earlier studies from Forbes Insights , many entrepreneurs feel the lessons learned during the past couple of years have not only helped them survive, but the recession exposed flaws in their business strategies that were previously not apparent, and they could fix. Increased business role in US economic recovery.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

I always love to get questions from my readers, and I answer them all, but sometimes I feel like the “Dear Abby’ for entrepreneurs. Here are some real cases: Dear StartupPro, I am a minority looking for funding for a Home HealthCare Service business. Tags: entrepreneur investor Dear Abby advice business. Marty Zwilling.

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Up and Running

JUNE 20, 2013

The American Institute of CPAs recently released a new, simplified framework for small business accounting to make your life a little easier. Obama urges expanded workplace discrimination laws : The president has asked Congress to pass a bill banning workplace discrimination against gay and lesbian employees and applicants.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 25, 2016

by Priyanka Prakash, Fit Small Business and Fit Biz Loans. Every small business is different when it comes to the need for financing. Some entrepreneurs can’t start their businesses without taking out a loan. Others completely bootstrap their businesses without borrowing a cent.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 29, 2016

The Small Business Administration and the digital services agency 18F are trying to help entrepreneurs build successful companies and the 21st century digital government. The guests on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show explained how they’re working to do that. Small Business Administration.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2015

This list is broken into categories and is meant to be a one-stop-shop for aspiring entrepreneurs. Business planning. To start your business, you’ll need a sound business plan. But here at Bplans, we make an effort to provide entrepreneurs with the resources they need to start and run successful businesses.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

There is so much confusion and misinformation out there about the government sponsored “payroll protection plan” loans to companies that the heads of every small business CEO in the country must be spinning. We have been advising a lot of entrepreneurs so I thought I’d “open source” some of the advice I have been sharing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2012

Employee records. Include here completed employment applications, employee offer letters, employee handbooks or policies, employment agreements, performance appraisals, employee attendance records, employee termination letters, W-2s, and any settlement agreements with terminated employees.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As an entrepreneur, joining organizations or networking groups can allow you to connect with like-minded people who can provide you with information and support, and refer customers to you. One of the best ways to promote your business and increase its name recognition is by joining business organizations and/or communities or associations.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

MARCH 4, 2010

The importance small businesses for both job creation and job loss in our economy is highlighted in a new study from the SBA Office of Advocacy. Through much of the 1990s and and into the 2000s, small businesses accounted for 65% of new jobs created in the economy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2016

Employee records. Include here completed employment applications, employee offer letters, employee handbooks or policies, employment agreements, performance appraisals, employee attendance records, employee termination letters, W-2s, and any settlement agreements with terminated employees.

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Small Business Labs. Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business. Welcome to Small Business Labs. Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. Emergent Research.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Before being named president and COO of OnPay , a growing online payroll solution for small businesses, McKee worked as managing director of The Lenox Group, where he advised growing companies on how best to raise and structure capital. SBA loans are another low-interest route to consider. Why or why not?

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