Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

But there are notable examples of for-profit incubators that are thriving, including YCombinator , led by Paul Graham in Silicon Valley, and TechStars , led by David Cohen and located in several key cities around the country, that have an excellent reputation and track record. billion, with the total amount raised topping $2 billion.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Rather than thinking of a business plan as a hefty document that you’ll only use once (perhaps to obtain a loan from a bank), think of it as tool to manage how your business grows and achieves its goals. No two businesses are the same! As your business grows you can flesh out the sections as you see fit. Credit cards.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

They are used for startups as well as for established businesses when an infusion of funds is needed. These are loans that are issued by the bank, and they are backed by the Small Business Administration. A traditional alternative to a small business loan is to find investors to contribute their own personal funds.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2016

But there are notable examples of for-profit incubators that are thriving, including YCombinator , led by Paul Graham in Silicon Valley, and TechStars , led by David Cohen and located in several key cities around the country, that have an excellent reputation and track record. That’s about the same ratio that Angel investors claim.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 6, 2016

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a wealth of information on privacy , including articles and links to government sites. Businesses not only have an ethical/moral obligation to protect consumer information, they are legally obligated to do so. Privacy goes hand in hand with protecting consumer data.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Any information that helps support your business idea goes here, including market studies, legal agreements, photos of your products, and more. For more information about how to create a business plan, the Small Business Administration has you covered. A brand represents how people know you and your business.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Fill in the business blanks. Find partners or investors. Your reputation relies on whether your clients trust in you and the services that you offer them. A sole proprietorship is the “most basic type of business to establish” according to the SBA (Small Business Administration). Choose your niche.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

#6- NAWBO & WPO Photo Credit: Justin Carpenter I am an active member of the National Association for Women Business Owners, which provides invaluable resources and networking opportunities to women entrepreneurs around the country. I'm also a member of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S.

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

Angels and equity: there are businesses and angel funds out there in various parts of the U.S. I think that the team from Palo Alto Software, I think I saw some partners that are in this area that just focus on that early stage business. You can small business if you have a balance and a 401(k) or a retirement plan.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

Any information that helps support your business idea goes here, including market studies, legal agreements, photos of your products, and more. For more information about how to create a business plan, the Small Business Administration has you covered. Consider your future business goals. Do market research.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 21, 2012

SCORE, a nonprofit partner of the Small Business Administration, has more than 13,000 business experts and offers free mentoring and low-cost workshops nationwide. Gallop’s advice for a great startup-mentor relationship: “Don’t just fall in love with someone’s reputation, perceived celebrity or name.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 21, 2014

Do some research and see what your others in a similar business charge for their products or services. As a new business owner just starting your own business, you may want to consider starting out low with your pricing. This gives you a chance to build your reputation and credibility as a quality provider.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 5, 2024

Debt Consolidation The Delaware State Housing Authority offers a Small Business Loan Program that consolidates higher-interest short-term debts like credit cards or personal loans into more manageable, low-fixed, longer-term loans up to $100k. Are there government programs available for business debt relief?

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