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10 Reasons You Don’t Qualify for an SBA Disaster Loan

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Luckily, the SBA has created a separate COVID-19 Disaster Loan, with less stringent eligibility criteria and a streamlined application process to hopefully make more funds available for more businesses. . Most banks will not issue traditional SBA loans to brand new businesses. Your business is brand new. Poor cash flow.

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What Small Businesses Can Do To Survive And Thrive During The Pandemic

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If you own or manage a small business, there are still things you can do now to survive, and maybe even thrive, through these tough times and in the future. On their website, you can learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP, the EIDL Loan Advance, the SBA Express Bridge Loans, and the SBA Debt Relief.

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9 Steps to Handle Business Loan Rejection

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If you don’t already know who the loan manager is, then do some research and find out. For example, I ran into one case in which the loan manager blamed a rejection on a lack of monthly financial projections for the next 5-years. Measures a company’s ability to manage and allocate resources. Dig into why your loan was denied.

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

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Just don’t quit your day job before your new company is producing revenue. If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner. Friends and family.

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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

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Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. Set pricing to assure both revenue and profit. They expect reviews and testimonials from other clients.

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You’ve Got Funding: 5 Things to Do With the Money Right Away

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According to 2016 statistics published by the Small Business Administration (SBA) , only about 78 percent of small business startups survive the first year, and only half make it to the five year point. You can always upgrade all of these items as your business starts to bring in revenue. Create a must-have list.

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4 Reasons Small Businesses Fail

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In many cases, the difference between failure and success is as simple as doing the following: setting manageable goals, planning for growth, investing in the right business tools, and understanding the common pitfalls that sink other businesses. What separates new businesses that flourish from those that close in disappointment?