YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic and the massive economic disruption caused by the broad shutdowns and mandates for social distancing have hurt all manner of companies, startups and other small businesses are shouldering the worst of the pain and uncertainty. Check with the SBA to see whether you qualify for such funds.

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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. A business plan a vital part of any new venture.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

When disaster strikes in your area and your business is affected, what’s next? For many small businesses, the future can be extremely uncertain. During the process of rebuilding, most small business owners will ask themselves if it’s time to apply for a disaster loan, or if that is a viable option for them.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Small business owners face a unique set of opportunities and challenges in our economy. There are many local resources available that can help with a variety of entrepreneurial needs, from networking and training to securing a small business loan or business line of credit. Small business support.

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Small Business SBA Small Business Administration Security 150

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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VC Adventure

APRIL 30, 2020

I wrote recently about the The Finance Assistance Network (FAN) , that I helped set up (along with Lew Visscher and Phil Votteiro) three weeks ago to offer pro bono financial advice to small businesses affected by COVID-19. Getting money into the hands of small businesses is a good idea, and we applaud the government’s quick actions.

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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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Metrics Software Review Forecast Small Business 128

Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2017

For detailed information on the size of your primary market, there are helpful resources such as this market research guide from the US Small Business Administration. In addition to analyzing your market, note your pricing structure, gross margin levels, and other nuts and bolts of your business model. This is normal.

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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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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

If you need funds for your business operations, there are many choices available. Bootstrapping is a type of self-funding where the business funds itself. The business will continue to throw off cash as it grows and this, in turn, helps the company grow even further. Sources include debt funding and equity and investors.

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2014

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. Here’s what you need to know about government grants for small businesses, who is eligible to receive them, and how to go about getting them.

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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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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The big day for small business owners is November 28th this year. Launched in 2010, American Express Small Business Saturday has become an annual tradition celebrating independent retailers. It’s a great way for small local businesses to compete with larger companies for holiday dollars.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Infrastructure – When a business eventually outgrows its current facilities, there’s a need to build more or expand the existing facilities to improve operations. Need to hire more employees to support production, services or marketing. Need to hire more employees to support production, services or marketing.

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Nevada SBA Angel Investor Finance 100

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It’s finally getting a little easier for small businesses to obtain the funds they need to invest in and grow their operations. Statistics from a variety of sources indicate a gradual loosening of lending to small businesses around the country. Have plans? Need funding? Lending is picking up.

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2014

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. Here’s what you need to know about government grants for small businesses, who is eligible to receive them, and how to go about getting them.

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SBIR Small Business SBA Government 102

Up and Running

MARCH 26, 2020

And we business owners need to make sure that our businesses not only survive this crisis but find ways to thrive. For small businesses, cash flow management in a crisis is absolutely vital. It can mean the difference between stabilizing your business or falling behind. Quick cash flow basics.

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Management Forecast SBA Burn Rate 152

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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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Rather, it should be one or two pages, identifying the key elements of the clothing line’s business strategy. A business plan is a document that outlines the financial and operational goals of your business. Your business plan doesn’t need to be 100 pages long. Operating plan. An industry overview.

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Up and Running

MAY 30, 2016

This article offers step-by-step information on what goes into prepping for and launching your very own bed and breakfast business. If you’ve never had the unique pleasure of staying in a bed and breakfast, you may easily confuse it with other small, privately run inns and motels. Demographic Data on the SBA Website.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 16, 2020

Many businesses threatened with closure forever. Small businesses are the most vulnerable, even though most have furloughed employees. Apply to the SBA for an Emergency Loan or through your bank for the new “PPP” loan program. Plan now for financial and operational changes during and after this crisis.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2013

In all cases, don’t forget permits, licenses, or registration forms required to operate the business under federal, state or local laws. Employee records. This not only will save you money, but it will keep you intimately aware of all expenses and the condition of your overall business. Intellectual property records.

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Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Stock 233

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2013

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. The need for funding in the early days of a business is constant and the timeline until profit can be long.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2012

In all cases, don’t forget permits, licenses, or registration forms required to operate the business under federal, state or local laws. Employee records. This not only will save you money, but it will keep you intimately aware of all expenses and the condition of your overall business. Intellectual property records.

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Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Startup 242

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2011

Obviously, falling income over the past two years put additional pressure on small business cash flow. Small business owners now recognize the importance of planning amid the new economic environment and want to spend more time doing it. Increased business role in US economic recovery. One out of two U.S.

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Small Business Administration SBA Japan Forecast 224

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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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2016

In all cases, don’t forget permits, licenses, or registration forms required to operate the business under federal, state or local laws. Employee records. This not only will save you money, but it will keep you intimately aware of all expenses and the condition of your overall business. Intellectual property records.

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Intellectual Property Startup SBA Warrant 120

Up and Running

APRIL 6, 2020

It doesn’t matter if times are good or bad, cash is always the lifeblood of any business. You need cash in the bank to operate, to pay employees, and to keep the doors open. If you’re out of cash, you’re out of business. First, take a look at the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).

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Burn Rate Forecast SBA Cash Position 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2011

In all cases, don’t forget permits, licenses, or registration forms required to operate the business under federal, state or local laws. Employee records. This not only will save you money, but it will keep you intimately aware of all expenses and the condition of your overall business. Intellectual property records.

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Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Stock 233

Board Effect

APRIL 20, 2020

Small to Mid-Sized Nonprofits Get Support. The CARES Act creates a new program for nonprofit organizations that have up to 500 employees and that were in existence on or before March 1, 2020. The Emergency Small Business Loan program became part of the SBA 7(a) loan program under the CARES Act.

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SBA Government Programming Employee 64

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. 350 billion of this money is dedicated to small businesses under a loan program called the PPP (payroll protection plan).

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), a whopping 627,000 businesses launch annually. But an estimated 595,000 businesses also go out of business each year. Clearly, any solopreneur or small business owner who launches a business into this climate will have their work cut out for them!

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Seasonal businesses are very common, especially in locales where travel and tourism are important industries, where weather has an impact on outdoor business operations, and where retail sales slow during the winter months. Some find alternative business options for the slower part of the year.

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Oregon Small Business Administration SBA Forecast 104

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.

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Venture Capital Equity SBA Finance 105

VC Adventure

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The loss of small businesses may be one answer. In research for our upcoming book, we found that small business owners often inhabit the shrinking middle ground of politics in their communities. As a country it seems we may have forgotten the value of these small businesses. Why is America so divided?

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Up and Running

MARCH 27, 2017

When you’re considering the importance of cash flow, it’s necessary to look at cash flow for a seasonal business. Seasonal businesses are very common, especially in locales where travel and tourism are important industries, where the weather has an impact on outdoor business operations, and where retail sales slow during the winter months.

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