YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

The government wants its money. But making a mistake, especially when it comes to government taxes and regulations, could land you in trouble with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). No business owner needs the added headache of an audit, and even a late payment could result in a penalty. Employees want a paycheck on time.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Running a small business is no small feat, especially when life throws a curveball like an unexpected accident or other business owner safety risks that stop you from working. For small business owners, the stakes are personal and the financial impact immediate.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Acquiring seed-stage funding is admittedly tough, but a source that I find often overlooked is government grant funding, accessible in the U.S. through Grants.gov , an online directory of more than 1,000 federal grant programs that don’t look for equity or payback. The approval process is long and bureaucratic.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Some of the readings for this week included How the DOD Acquires Weapons Systems , The Planning, Programming and Budgeting Process , Acquisition Reform in the NDAA , Defense Primer on DOD Contractors , and on the Defense Industrial Base. Designing in exploitability early in programs. Most of our innovation comes from small businesses.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Growing a small business is no easy feat. There’s no denying that running a small business is hard work. However, even the most well-intentioned small business owners can make mistakes that jeopardize their success. When you have a small business, you’ll need to invest a small sum of money every month.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 18, 2014

So, when I hear people use the word ‘startup’ in association with a small businesses – say a restaurant, cafe, hair salon or dental practice – my mind balks. The Small Business Association sums it up best: “In the world of business, the word “startup” goes beyond a company just getting off the ground.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 22, 2016

For small businesses and third-party suppliers looking to enhance their security capabilities and foresight, and convert potential customers into collaborators, we suggest following a four-step approach. Participate in real-time monitoring and assessment programs. .

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The web developers determined to make the duties of the wonderful people they worked with easier by making a program to help them lead their organizations more efficiently and effectively. Together, they worked on a concept for a software program to ease nonprofit board duties, and BoardEffect was born. Small businesses.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

It doesn’t matter if you’re a massive corporation or a small business, someone somewhere is interested in your sensitive data. Major corporations and government entities often fall victim to coordinated cyber-attacks. Yet, the presence of these programs isn’t always enough to stop online intrusion.

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Up and Running

JUNE 28, 2021

In a payroll program, an employer must follow the payroll laws of the state they inhabit. per hour for workers at businesses with more than 26 employees and $13.00 For these two reasons, it’s necessary for all small businesses to adhere to Federal payroll laws as well as State-Specific Tax Laws, or you could face severe consequences.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

5- Online teaching Photo Credit: Kenny Kline Teaching online lessons is, in my professional opinion, one of the most effective small business ideas we discovered during our investigation. In order to make this idea for a small business a reality, consistency, and tenacity are crucial. Thanks to Justin Siken, HigherGov !

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

Female entrepreneurs are also successfully tapping into alternative funding options—such as accelerators, competitions, crowdfunding , grants, and specialized lending programs. Targeting funding opportunities aimed specifically at women-owned businesses should be a priority funding strategy of any women-led startup or small business.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Ongoing financial planning and forecasting are critical for business growth. But as a small business owner, it can be difficult to do any of this thoroughly and efficiently. Maybe you’re not a numbers person or feel that it takes time away from you actually running your business. Invest in financial management technology.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the global economy, with businesses in every sector feeling the strain of the crisis. As business owners struggled to keep their companies afloat, many turned to business financial aid programs for relief. One such program is the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 3, 2020

Small business owners work hard to keep their businesses churning profits, but unfortunately, a large majority of business owners are woefully underprepared for retirement. The most popular plan for small business owners to retire is the sale of their business to fund their retirement.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

So you have a great business idea, you’ve done your research and due diligence, you know your market and you are good at what you do. Many small business owners and entrepreneurs begin their first foray into self employment neglecting some of the most crucial aspects of running a business. What could go wrong?

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 6, 2013

While these events typically involve larger companies or even governments, all businesses are vulnerable to fraud, theft, or other forms of malice or just plain mischief. Most small businesses assume that it is only larger companies are at risk for security breaches. Malicious Code.

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Board Effect

JUNE 9, 2021

How to Get a Business Grant for a Start Up. Start up grants for small businesses can be challenging to get, but getting one isn’t impossible when you put your best foot forth. Ask someone that’s familiar with startup business grants to review your application before you submit it. FedEx Small Business Grant.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2014

The United States is not uniform in its friendliness toward small businesses, and some states make operating a business easier than others. There are many factors to consider in determining which state is the best to locate a new business. Virginia topped Forbes Magazine’s list of best states for business in 2013.

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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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VC Adventure

JULY 27, 2020

As part of this they just launched a pilot Resume Coaching program geared toward people whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19. The FAN is open to any small business owner in any geographic location (i.e., If you’re not familiar with Energize Colorado , I’d encourage you to check them out.

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Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Yes, there are Lean Startups even in the United States federal government. For my take on how this is possible, you can see my previous post on Lean Government here. Today, I'm excited to share the latest round of startups that are being run by the Presidential Innovation Fellows program. Take a look and judge for yourself.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2023

In my opinion, real pain points for most people do not include a new user interface for Facebook, a new programming platform for app development, or a new size smart phone. Here are some key drivers that will likely lead you to a fundable idea: A business crisis. Truly “disruptive” technologies.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2020

She has been named Chicago Business Journal Woman of Influence (2016), the National Association of Women Business Owners’ Woman Business Owner of the Year award (2015), the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Person of the Year award (2014), and Enterprising Women’s Enterprising Woman of the Year award (2013).

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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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Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In small businesses , owners and managers often assume multiple roles. Boards usually need a key officer to execute the company’s programs, policies and initiatives, so they hire an executive director to fill this role. Modern Governance Practices Maximize the Performances of Management.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Cloud services are especially attractive as small businesses only need to pay for the resources they utilize and not for the costly hardware like datacenters. Governments adopting the use of the Cloud. Governments adopting the use of the Cloud. Content Delivery Networks (CDN) Join the Fray.

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Up and Running

JULY 5, 2013

Many online-based small business owners, however, are not that interested in the political dealings of the Marketplace Fairness Act, and are instead wondering how this legislation will impact them, what they have to do to comply with the new act, and when they have to comply by.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Making this switch will allow companies and employees to save up to $12,000 per employee per year, while offering a better employee health benefit program for recruiting and retention purposes. Consultant fees charged to businesses for expertise in health reform, small business health insurance, and defined contribution.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Government Funding Options (U.S.). Small Business Administration loans are often one of the first places that small business owners in the United States think of looking for a loan, and they’re right to. You can take a look at this article for details on the SBA Loan program. Alternative Lending.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

A good place to start looking is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups. A more general approach is to check out Grants.gov , which is a searchable directory of more than 1,000 federal grant programs. Stringent spending controls. Extend your networking.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 9, 2013

We are just days away from the tax deadline and for small business owners, it’s not just a matter of filing properly, they are also working to make sure they are working all of the tax codes to their advantages. However, there are some simple and timely tips that can help out any small business owner in this tax-time crunch!

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2020

In my opinion, real pain points for most people do not include a new user interface for Facebook, a new programming platform for app development, or a new size smart phone. Here are some key drivers that will likely lead you to a fundable idea: A business crisis. Truly “disruptive” technologies.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 30, 2019

The highly competitive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was created by Congress back in 1982 to fund and encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D). What does SBIR Phase I mean, exactly?

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

If you’re lucky, you’ll land on some startup financial aid that will help keep your business afloat until things start picking up. Here are seven tips every startup owner must know about financial aid: Apply for Government-funded Grants or Scholarships. Apply for Small-business Loans with Local Banks and Credit Unions.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 12, 2020

A few months ago, we couldn’t imagine the world without public transport and traffic jams, busy restaurants and shopping malls, crowded parties and concerts. Governments shut down the long-awaited innovation programs to invest in healthcare technology – the industry that is getting the most attention nowadays.

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Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

As part of this, TechStars announced the TechStars Network , an affiliation of TechStars-like programs across the country along with our commitment to the Startup America Partnership to help 5000 experienced mentors work with 6000 entrepreneurs to create 25,000 new jobs by 2015.

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