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Funding for Women-Owned Businesses

Women Entrepreneurs Can

US Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) collaborates with myriad agencies and organizations to make business ownership and business development resources available to women. Federal government agencies require SBA-approved certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

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SBA PPP Loans Aren’t for Everyone

VC Adventure

There’s a healthy debate going on right now at many VC firms about whether venture-backed companies should apply to the SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (The Information had a good article on this yesterday (paywall), and Albert Wenger from Union Square Ventures put up an excellent post on the subject here ).

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Business Plan Writing Service

Up and Running

Leadership. Who is on your leadership team? There are several types of funding you might want to consider, each having their own set of requirements: Bank/SBA funding : This is a classic, tried-and-true funding method: approved lending institutions offer SBA loans. Why are they suited to make your business successful?

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Nonprofit Government Grants and How to Apply for Them

Board Effect

Every year, federal and state governments offer various grants to nonprofit organizations. A significant award can be yours if you know where to look and how to write winning applications for nonprofit government grants. Accompanying these high-value grants is a set of expectations from the government. State governments.

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How to Manage Cash Flow in a Crisis

Up and Running

Apply for an SBA Disaster Assistance Loan: The SBA is making hundreds of billions of dollars available for low-interest small business loans. To learn more about the requirements and what you’ll need to apply, check out our guide to SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Cut leadership salaries. Cut all salaries by 20%.

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Top 10 Most Expensive Mistakes New Restaurant Owners Make

Up and Running

Opportunities and threats: Are there any entrepreneur opportunities or resources offered by the government or local bodies? SCORE , SBDC , and the SBA all offer resources in the U.S. . Understand that good leadership is always key. Are the menu prices appropriate for your target customer and their taste?

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Why The SBIC Doesn’t Work For Venture Capital Anymore

Feld Thoughts

The US government, however, lost most of the $2 billion it put into SBIC firms.” we need funds to invest between angels and VCs – nope, been there – remember “gap capital” – not so effective) and the SBA rules and regulations (which I believe are toxic and inhibiting to a successful VC fund.).

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