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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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Containing Growth Chaos: Five Things To Do When Your Company Is On The Upswing

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We witness so many of the subtle gains of our labor – ideas made real, people turned passionate partners and the prospects of inching ever-closer to a long-term future rather than the great likelihood of total business failure. But by year 10, just one-third remain in operation. Re-set the vendor and partner paradigm.

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7 Advantages That Local Small Business Owners Enjoy

Startup Professionals Musings

According to recent statistics from the Small Business Administration (SBA), this approach still accounts for 99 percent the businesses out there today. Personal income is related to operations versus equity. If your passion is customers, you definitely will be happier as a lifestyle entrepreneur.

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5 Franchise Problems To Avoid

The Startup Magazine

The US Small Business Administration notes that fast-food franchises make up the most popular business type for new entrepreneurs. From medspa franchise opportunities to retail businesses, there’s no shortage of supply. Franchisors Get Lots of Money from The Operators.

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How to Start a Business: A Step-by-Step Complete Guide (2019)

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Write a business plan. Decide your legal business structure. Purchase business insurance. Find partners or investors. Grow your business. If you want to start your own business, you need to consider your strengths, weaknesses, and interests. A business plan a vital part of any new venture.

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To Franchise Or Not To Franchise?

YoungUpstarts

When an entrepreneur decides to start a business on his or her own it’s only natural for the entire business model to be revolved around them. Instrumental decisions like hiring employees, running the day-to-day operations, and training all relies on the owner.

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How to Get Funding from Billionaire Investor Mark Cuban and Other Stories

Up and Running

Who could you contact that might be interested in your business, even if you think they’re totally out of your league? How a law firm got funded thanks to partners that wouldn’t give up. In 2003, Ben Luftman, fresh out of law school, started Luftman, Heck & Associates, LLP, with partner, Jeremy Heck. Turn to your state.

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