crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

What are my expectations of being an entrepreneur? Toby Nwazor advocates for creating a business plan : Any experienced entrepreneur knows a company without a business plan is like a fish without water. Studies show that entrepreneurs who take the time to write a business plan are 2.5 Do I need outside capital? Find a niche.

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VC Adventure

MAY 6, 2020

Specifically t oday’s American entrepreneurs are more likely to be female and non-white. Meanwhile, the fastest-growing group female entrepreneurs are women of color, who are responsible for 64% of the new women-owned businesses being created. – 9 businesses (11 entrepreneurs) went through first Longmont accelerator.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 28, 2014

. “It looks really great on the surface,” said Peter Adams, executive director of the Rockies Venture Club, a nonprofit aimed at connecting investors and entrepreneurs. One of the other problem is SBA and SBIC’s behavior in governance of the fund. “Then when you dig into it, there were some problems.”

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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. The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an exclusive group for business owners under the age of 40. #6-

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Austin Startup

MARCH 3, 2018

Hear from venture investors and successful entrepreneurs to find out what factors they considered and how you can make your pitch stand out from the rest. Salon FG Bankrupt to Billionaire with SBA Administrator Linda McMahon & Headspring CEO Dustin Wells In business?—?as Time: 12:30PM?—?1:30PM 1:30PM Location: Hilton?—?Salon

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2016

Practical Market Research Resources for Entrepreneurs . Eventually, she secured a strong group of teachers so that she could fully focus on the leadership aspects of the business. The Complete Guide to SBA Loans . 5 Marketing Mistakes I Made as a New Entrepreneur. How to Do Market Research. Step 6: Market your gym.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

What are my expectations of being an entrepreneur? For example, in our definitive guide on how to start a successful clothing brand or clothing line , we suggest that aspiring apparel entrepreneurs choose their niche too. Studies show that entrepreneurs who take the time to write a business plan are 2.5 Find a niche.

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Up and Running

JUNE 12, 2018

Or, consider reaching out to these organizations: SCORE , supported by SBA (the U.S. Small Business Association) connects counselors, advisors, and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners; and MicroMentor , which connects small business entrepreneurs with seasoned business professionals around the world.

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs. The Connected World of Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur Magazine Blog. SBA: Small Business Administration Office of Advocacys Home Page. They had a great managment team, A list VCs, great technology, excellent sales traction and market leadership in a very exciting space. innovation.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

As long as you, as an entrepreneur, are solving a problem that customers have, you can build a business. Solution - Too many entrepreneurs start with a solution: a product or service that they think the market needs without first identifying the problem they are solving. Problems can be simple – and that’s OK.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 22, 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. This law will increase the SBA budget for awards to business via the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs over the next 5 years.

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Seeing Both Sides

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

I have seen aspiring entrepreneurs hold back in pursuing their start-up dreams because of fear of losing health coverage. Lowering the barriers to allow the flow of great talent to seek great opportunity needs to be a fundamental tenant of the new plan and I'm concerned that our leadership isn't focused enough on this lens.

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Up and Running

JUNE 17, 2015

Some of the most common advice for new entrepreneurs is to “find a mentor.”. A mentor is a teacher, a trusted advisor that a budding entrepreneur can turn to with questions and get valuable advice, tailored directly to their industry and specific business situation. Sometimes, you need a little help finding your way.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

He is the known guru in business planning, particularly for small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs, although he’s worked with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies as well. ” and our first instinct as entrepreneurs and business owners is yes, let’s do drive-through. We want to do everything for everybody.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 20, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 10 tips for entrepreneurs on working with a partner - [link]. 10 tips for entrepreneurs on working with a partner - [link]. Are you a designer or business owner?

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

In our definitive guide on how to start a small business , we suggest that aspiring entrepreneurs choose a niche for the best chance at success. Toby Nwazor advocates for creating a business plan : Any experienced entrepreneur knows a company without a business plan is like a fish without water. Write a business plan. Management plan.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

JUNE 22, 2010

There are steps that an entrepreneur can take to prepare: 1. Entrepreneurs need to be bold leaders. As we saw here in Nashville after the flood, the best leadership will not come from the politicians. heed these words from the SBA: Ask yourself: what if the worst happened? Cash is King". There is no better tool to.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Aligning their interests with their limited investors and the entrepreneurs they were investing in. Like all government programs, the SBIC was fond of paperwork, but it began to formalize, professionalize and standardize the way investors evaluated risk.

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Professor VC

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Our delegation was led by Carl Giordano (CEO of Silicon Valley Leadership Group) and Greg Becker (CEO of Silicon Valley Bank) and included a number of young Silicon Valley CEO's, VC's, and university representatives. The US CTO is looking for "bad ass entrepreneurs" (White House term) for the next group of Innovation Fellows.

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Hunter Walker

JULY 14, 2016

We are inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers, investors, researchers, and business leaders working in the technology sector. We are proud that American innovation is the envy of the world, a source of widely-shared prosperity, and a hallmark of our global leadership. Peter Diamandis, Entrepreneur; Author, Abundance and BOLD.

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Hunter Walker

JULY 14, 2016

We are inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers, investors, researchers, and business leaders working in the technology sector. We are proud that American innovation is the envy of the world, a source of widely-shared prosperity, and a hallmark of our global leadership. Peter Diamandis, Entrepreneur; Author, Abundance and BOLD.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner with questions about funding your small business? I’m the CEO of Executive Speaking Success and I’m a long-time entrepreneur. Now I train people in communications and leadership. I’ve been an entrepreneur for almost as long as I can remember.

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VC Adventure

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

But to be clear, those resources should have been supplemental to the support the government was providing to grassroots entrepreneurs. They walked away from negotiations that would have extended a lifeline to grass roots entrepreneurs on the front lines of one of the worst economic catastrophes in U.S. Last week, the U.S. government.

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