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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. Scan through them and see which assistance your business may be eligible for. A Change in Attitude.

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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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How to Get Funding for a Business

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And even before that, during the early stages, they’ll expect you to have a business plan in the background, for your own use. Most commercial banks require a business plan as part of a loan application. A plan is also required for applying for a business loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

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Practical Market Research Resources for Entrepreneurs

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Much of it is available to search on the Internet. Government information. Federal, state and local government reports. Small Business Administration – SBA. Small Business Development Center – SBDC. See Also Lessons Learned: Lack of Market Research Sank My Business.

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How to Start a Brewery Business: The Complete 9 Step Guide (2019)

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And, to truly understand what your business options are, you’ve got to learn what’s legal in your state. A microbrewery in one state may be governed by very different rules than a microbrewery the next state over. We recommend that you write a business plan. So, read up on your state’s laws.

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Small Businesses Must Make Data Privacy a Priority

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government could not use the All Writs Act of 1789 to force Apple to produce data connected to an iPhone seized in connection with a drug case. The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a wealth of information on privacy , including articles and links to government sites. Cybersecurity a serious matter.

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Grants for Startup Businesses: What You Need to Know

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The internet is fraught with scams and fraudulent offers, and grant offers are no exception. Government grants may be easier to get, but they often have complicated government rules and restrictions and may contain terms and language that’s hard to understand. Getting Help for Startups From the Small Business Administration.