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What Small Businesses Can Do To Survive And Thrive During The Pandemic

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The odds were always difficult for small businesses even before the pandemic. According to the numbers published by the Small Business Administration in 2018, 20% of these enterprises fail in their first year. You can, however, make sure you do your part in keeping your employees and yourself safe from the disease.

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How to Make Sense of the PPP Loan Program for VC-Backed Startups

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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. There is nothing in the rules that state that VC-backed businesses are ineligible. Am I eligible for the PPP Loan?

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Top Five Mistakes Small Business Owners Are Making During Pandemic

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Some businesses are open, while others are closed but trying to reopen while the remainder are waiting for the government to allow them to reopen. My company has helped almost 2,000 businesses and we have seen every issue a struggling business might face. Failure to Access Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs.

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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

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However, the challenges you face are the same ones that every successful small business owner has faced and then surmounted in some way or another. It can be instructive and inspirational to hear about businesses that triumphed over adversity. How these six businesses worked with the SBA to grow.

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13 Critical Small Business Legal Requirements to Start a Business

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The size standards are different for each industry and are defined by the government body established to oversee such matters. Generally, the size is based on the number of employees and annual receipts for a given period. What you need depends on your location, business activities, industry, and government rules.

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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

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Company culture is defined as the shared values, beliefs and practices of company employees including management. Knowing the culture in any business is important to ensure the long term health of the business. How can a business owner assess their company culture? Look for common employee behaviors.

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How to Start a Successful Photography Business: The Complete 10 Step Guide (2019)

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Your business location, facilities, equipment, and what kind of employees you’ll need are in this section. Any information that helps support your business idea goes here, including market studies, legal agreements, photos of your products, and more. Click here to see their complete guide to writing a business plan.