VC Adventure

APRIL 19, 2020

I leaned on a number of people for their advice to come up with what I describe in more detail below. – We need distribution mechanisms beyond the SBA (which is overwhelmed). Expand the SBA Microloan Program . In FY2019, SBA made 53 loans to intermediaries, which in turn provided over 5,500 microloans totaling $81.5

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Up and Running

MARCH 8, 2016

At Palo Alto Software, we use a lean planning process to determine whether or not an idea is likely to succeed or to fail. If taking out a loan is an option you’re interested in, speak with the SBA. To learn more about SBA loans, see our Complete Guide to SBA Loans. You’ve got a sense of what people are willing to pay.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 12, 2017

It’s not uncommon for many business owners to rely on informal plans or Lean Planning to map out the future of their business. When Corcoran suggests you need to “…have a complete understanding of your company’s…prospects,” she’s alluding to a business plan and the potential your business has for future growth.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 4, 2012

As the morning fog burns off the California coast, I am working with Steve Blank, preparing for the Lean LaunchPad Faculty Development Program we are running this August at U.C. So he had adopted Steve’s Lean LaunchPad class and was using The Startup Owner’s Manual as his core text. Serendipity. His name is Alex Lawrence.

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Up and Running

MAY 11, 2016

When it comes to starting a business, there’s no shortage of information on how to do it; from writing a business plan to applying for an SBA-guaranteed loan, just about everything has been covered. That is, until now. That’s who this book is for.”.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Step 1: Start with a lean plan. It’s the fastest way to get your idea onto paper, and it’s the very first step in the lean planning process, which is much easier and more iterative than traditional business planning methods. Introducing Lean Planning: How to Plan Less and Grow Faster. How to Write a Traditional Business Plan.

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Up and Running

JULY 28, 2020

SBA and small business lending funds, for example, act as alternatives to typical bank loans. . If you’re pursuing a grant, government and SBA options are likely the most common but difficult routes to go. It encourages lean operations and can help you avoid taking out too much funding early on. Traditional loans.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Given the number of funding resources available today, you shouldn’t have too much of a problem getting that initial start-up cash, especially if you focus on a lean business model or MVP route to market. The SBA will also likely want to see your business plan. You can do it even if you start from home. Do something at least.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2020

Check with the SBA to see whether you qualify for such funds. Lean Into Change. The last thing you want is to be saddled by cash flow problems as you get ready to open for business again at a time when the economy is in a recession. By now, you probably know about the Small Business Administration’s low-interest business loans.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Instead, your plan can follow a Lean Planning process that involves creating a pitch , forecasting your key business numbers, outlining key milestones you hope to achieve, and regular progress checks where you review and revise your plan. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans. Angel investment (similar to venture capital).

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Hunter Walker

JULY 14, 2016

Eric Ries, Entrepreneur & Author, The Lean Startup. Javier Saade, Venture Capitalist; Former Associate Administrator, SBA. Amy Rao, Founder/CEO, Integrated Archive Systems, Inc. Justin Rosenstein, Co-Founder, Asana. Alec Ross, Author, The Industries of the Future. Chris Sacca, Founder/Chairman, Lowercase Capital.

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Hunter Walker

JULY 14, 2016

Eric Ries, Entrepreneur & Author, The Lean Startup. Javier Saade, Venture Capitalist; Former Associate Administrator, SBA. Amy Rao, Founder/CEO, Integrated Archive Systems, Inc. Justin Rosenstein, Co-Founder, Asana. Alec Ross, Author, The Industries of the Future. Chris Sacca, Founder/Chairman, Lowercase Capital.

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Up and Running

APRIL 4, 2022

Joining a local SCORE or SBA community group can keep you updated on workshops and events near you. In the initial stages of executing your business idea, it’s best to stay lean and avoid unnecessary expenses. You can learn what it takes to run a successful startup. How to start a small business with no money.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

Backed by a team of private local investors , ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. Loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) can also be a good avenue, but from “bank to bank the SBA program is used differently,” says Patrick. The ColdFire Brewing team meets to plan marketing.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

John Jantsch: So you in the Value Builder System kind of lean on these drivers of salability kind of the things that people use to determine or demonstrate that a company has value. And they typically, in the United States at least, get an SBA Loan, Small Business Administration Loan.

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

SBA: Small Business Administration Office of Advocacys Home Page. Wall Street Journal: With New Technology, Start-Ups Go Lean. Small Business Blogs. Entrepreneur Magazine Blog. Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation. New Communications Review. OReilly Radar. Planning, Startups, Stories. Selling to Small Businesses.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2015

The SBA has several loan programs for startups. SBA Business Laws. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries. The Lean Startup is a popular book for entrepreneurs. A combination of online resources and local events, this site combines the best of both the digital and in-person world. Small Business Administration Loan Programs.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 3, 2015

Unless you’re asking for funding from the bank, an investor, or have a similar “business plan event” coming up, you’re better off sticking to a lean business plan. A lean plan is quicker and easier to write, and distills your plan down to the essentials. See Also How to Write a One-Page Business Plan.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 29, 2016

government is discovering that Lean innovation can help them serve the country better and faster. Javier explained how the SBA helps drive entrepreneurship in the U.S.: The guests on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show explained how they’re working to do that.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2016

Introducing Lean Planning: How to Plan Less and Grow Faster. The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. The same is true of sample business plans—take a look through some of the free sample real estate business plans on Bplans. Resources to help you plan your business: How to Write a Business Plan in Under an Hour. Free Business Plan Template.

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Up and Running

JULY 17, 2017

Wherever that capital is coming from—whether it’s a loan you can take, SBA, personal credit card, angel investors, family, personal money—know what that capital requirement is for that first 12 to 24 months. Because once you run out of money, you run out of money.”. Or, you can check out our library of sample business plans.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 4, 2017

However, the easiest way to avoid dilution is by learning to be what I call “ramen lean”. And they have a lot of problems outside of how to more efficiently kill the enemy, like how to provide emergency relief services, quickly and safely refuel aircraft, feed a million people, etc. It is worth looking into.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 29, 2009

And for the first time, private companies like Continental Capital, Pitch Johnson & Bill Draper and Sutter Hill were formed to take advantage of the government largesse from the SBA. 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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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 2, 2017

A sole proprietorship is the “most basic type of business to establish” according to the SBA (Small Business Administration). The SBA website has all the info you need to learn which license or permit is required for your new business in your state. What the heck is the difference? According to the U.S.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

A sole proprietorship is the “most basic type of business to establish” according to the SBA (Small Business Administration). Passive income can be handy for bolstering your bottom line and an important safety net for lean seasons. First, you will need to choose the legal structure for your new consulting business.

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