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

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Maybe because they have often been called the backbone of the American economy, small businesses are among those with the heaviest burdens to bear. The sad reality is, some of these small businesses may never open their doors again. The odds were always difficult for small businesses even before the pandemic.

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13 Critical Small Business Legal Requirements to Start a Business

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Not only do these requirements ensure that businesses operate within the law but it also protects small business owners and their consumers. . Let’s take that innovative new business idea and walk through all the requirements you need to consider to successfully start a business that’s legally recognized.

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Find Your Ideal Job And Build Your Dream Business

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The truth is that you can have both and I strongly encourage aspiring employee-preneurs to review the following five reasons to consider maintaining your job in the first few years of building your business. Business Ownership Strengthens Your Employee Net Worth. Learning from Both Work Environments.

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

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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

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While there are no guarantees any startup business will be successful, a good first step to determine if an idea makes sense before proceeding with an investment of time and resources is to do a venture feasibility study. Consider a venture feasibility study as a start on a business plan if the idea looks profitable.

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Why Buying A Small Business Now Is A Bad Idea

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by Terry Monroe , founder and president of American Business Brokers & Advisors (ABBA) and author of “ Hidden Wealth: The Secret To Getting Top Dollar For Your Business “ Normally, I am a proponent of buying small businesses. The possibility of more business interruption exists.

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6 Reasons Your Small Business Will Fail (And How to Avoid Them)

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According to Small Business Administration research , only half of new businesses survive for the first five years and only one-third of new businesses are able to survive for 10 years. We can also conclude that about 65% of new businesses don’t make it to the ten-year mark. Poor Financial Management.