YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2016

Be wary of lenders that tell you they don’t use APR or that an APR cannot be calculated with their lending product. Factor rates are typically associated with lenders that offer daily payment products. In addition to APR, small businesses may want to use the “loan constant” to compare the true cost of different loan products.

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Up and Running

JUNE 23, 2022

You can also ask your bank about SBA-backed borrowing. SBA stands for Small Business Administration, a federal agency that often provides partial guarantees on small business loans to promote small businesses. Can you offer free service or free products? The average SBA loan amount is $107,000. Shares of your business?

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SBA Finance Balance Sheet Technical Review 163

Hunter Walker

JUNE 23, 2014

Slingshot (Facebook’s temporal messaging product). Because mobile apps are tending towards single-purpose push buttons, having a graph which is unique and optimized for your product helps increase differentiation and increase habit IMO. Product Hunt (product discussion by product people). Yelp Competition.

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

As I’ve been working in this industry, as Sabrina started out said, I was the Chief Marketing officer of CAN Capital which is a big alternative lender and now I’m the Vice President of SmartBiz SBA Loans. Understanding this helps understand what types of loan products are right for you and what you should be looking at.

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Small Business SBA Finance Bankruptcy 89

Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The process is approachable (I will go into more detail below) and has a relatively short turn around, but the SBA does have loan requirements for eligibility. Keep in mind that there is some debate that taking out a loan during times of crisis can ultimately be counter-productive by increasing your debt over the long term. It happens.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2023

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. These are also important for your product positioning in the competitor section of your business plan.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

Innovative products and business models are the foundations of a promising startup. From jewelry to dog food to SaaS (software as a service) products, startups are popping up in virtually every field around the world, despite the risks. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans can be a good option.

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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2018

Having the answers ready (even if you jot them down on a napkin or just lock them in your mental vault until they’re needed) will not only smooth the business planning process, it will help put you in the driver’s seat so you’re confident about the finished product. Who are you? Do you need funding? If so, what kind, and how much?

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

Examples may include selling products online, starting a consulting business, or purchasing a semi-absentee franchise opportunity. The key is to target business concepts that don’t impose too much time on your part but produce a sizable financial return on your investment. There Is No Need To Rush The Process.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In fact, according to the most recent Index of Startup Activity by the Kauffman Foundation and recent SBA reports , these Baby Boomers are actually driving a new entrepreneurship boom. In terms of job creation, innovation, and productivity, entrepreneurs drive growth. They are becoming the new early adopters.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Most of the guidance you see for entrepreneurs is aimed at those who are selling a product (Apple, Tesla, Xiaomi), or selling a service (Uber, Airbnb, Snapchat). The “product” value is difficult to quantify, the costs are nebulous, and entrepreneurs have to clone themselves to scale the business.

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Differentiation SBA Social Media Dividend 141

Up and Running

JULY 24, 2017

Include a brief description of the product or service you offer and why it’s necessary. Sometimes the product itself defines the market, such as “Peoria’s best Thai food,” or “Mini Cooper dashboard accessory.” Illustrations such as a picture of a product, or a bar chart showing financial highlights, are usually welcome.

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Software Review SBA Due Diligence Business Plan 151

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2023

The most positive use of funds is to buy raw materials to build product for existing customer orders. Even if you can’t meet all these criteria, it’s definitely worthwhile to utilize the free services of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE in the US to get their help in preparing for the loan option.

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Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration Startup 292

Up and Running

JULY 14, 2011

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating jobs and adding new and innovative products to the market. The SBA also offers several loan programs to help those businesses meet demand, acquire needed assets and personnel, and preserve working capital in an undulating market. Micro Loan Program. CDC/504 Loan Program.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Zen Magnets endured a years-long battle with an overzealous Consumer Product Safety Commission over the supposed risks of its Small Rare Earth Magnets or SREM’s — spherical, high-power magnets that can form a dizzying variety of shapes. Some companies know this better than others. Contact Your Local Small Business Administration Office.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

You need to explore more common and more productive approaches for getting your startup moving forward. Use this approach before you have a real valuation, a real product, or any real customers. 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.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 257

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2020

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. These are also important for your product positioning in the competitor section of your business plan.

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Business Plan Marketing SBA Venture Capital 393

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

An SBA research study a while back is typical in concluding that gender is not a factor in new venture performance. They argue that their more worker-friendly policies boost morale and lead to less turnover, less absenteeism and higher productivity. Overall, female-run businesses grow slower, so create fewer jobs.

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Entrepreneur SBA Technical Review Finance 282

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The most positive use of funds is to buy raw materials to build product for existing customer orders. Even if you can’t meet all these criteria, it’s definitely worthwhile to utilize the free services of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE in the US to get their help in preparing for the loan option.

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Up and Running

MAY 6, 2015

I think that’s the starting point for most businesses is that things like the bank lending space, the what is the SBA and how are they here to help me? I think that’s why a lot of people consider these business loans or these SBA loans a little bit daunting and maybe even a little confusing. Some banks house SBA loans.

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SBA Technical Review Software Review Small Business 60

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The ability to use what’s available and at-hand is an essential skill set for entrepreneurs, who must continuously find ways to stretch resources, improve products, and attract customers. Finally, contact a local small business resource, like a local lending organization or your local SBA office. How does this help entrepreneurs?

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 13, 2018

Ever since you were a little kid, you have come up with innovative and clever products. Now, as a business owner, you are ready to take the proverbial plunge and transform one of your many great ideas into a product that you can market and sell. Create a Prototype. A great example of this is asbestos.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Here people make online pledges to your startup during a campaign, to pre-buy the product for later delivery, give donations, or qualify for a reward, such as a tee-shirt.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

You need to explore more common and more productive approaches for getting your startup moving forward. Use this approach before you have a real valuation, a real product, or any real customers. 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.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 233

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

An amazing idea or product just isn’t enough to start a small business anymore. The SBA has a variety of loan programs and offers considerable resources to small business startups. Here are four of the top reasons small businesses fail within the first year: 1. If you need money, one of the best resources available is the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Here people make online pledges to your startup during a campaign, to pre-buy the product for later delivery, give donations, or qualify for a reward, such as a tee-shirt.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

According to recent statistics from the Small Business Administration (SBA), this approach still accounts for 99 percent the businesses out there today. I often recommend a less painful alternative, called the lifestyle entrepreneur approach, where your focus is on making a living and a work-life balance , rather than changing the world.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Need to hire more employees to support production, services or marketing. To purchase inventory to ensure materials are in-stock for production. SBA loans are one of the common sources of funding for small businesses in the U.S. Business owners can get SBA backed loans up to $5 million. SBA Microloans.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Small businesses make up 50 percent of the gross-domestic product and also employ half the workforce. Talk to your banker, the SBA, reputable SBA lending consultants, and private investors to find out what kinds of capital might be available. None of that bodes well for the overall American economy.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

A sole proprietorship is the “most basic type of business to establish” according to the SBA (Small Business Administration). Katie Lundin is on the customer support team at crowdspring , one of the world’s leading marketplaces for crowdsourced logo design, web design, graphic design, product design, and company naming services.

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Small Business Administration LLC Limited Liability Company SBA 147

Up and Running

MARCH 8, 2016

Products that sold best, and that were used most by the commercial cleaning industry, included brands such as Pine Sol, Fabuloso, and Clorox Clean Up. Cleaning managers cited high quality and effectiveness of the products, as well as a low price point as key to adding value. Cleaning products business plan. Making it legal.

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Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

You need to explore more common and more productive approaches for getting your startup moving forward. Use this approach before you have a real valuation, a real product, or any real customers. 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.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 30, 2020

Equity-based crowdfunding is when someone invests in your business in exchange for products or a share. The United States backed organization known as the Small Business Administration (SBA) has loans that are a great alternative to traditional bank loans. There are multiple crowdfunding sites online. Online Loans.

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Finance SBA Small Business Administration Startup 147

Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

According to the SBA, 52% of all small businesses are home-based and of the 28 million small businesses in the US, 22 million of those are operated by people who consider themselves self-employed (they have no employees and no additional payroll). See what people are paying, how they’re rating products/services. Do something at least.

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Elevator Pitch Software Review SBA Business Plan 166

Up and Running

APRIL 27, 2020

Focus on positioning your business, product, or service as that new and better solution. In the case of COVID-19, possibly the best way to approach a new business idea is starting with remote, delivery, or as-a-service variations of products or services that haven’t pivoted effectively. Inexpensive supplies and materials.

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Software Review Lean Forecast Business Plan 113

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2017

It is always a good idea to think in terms of customer needs and customer benefits as you define your product offerings, rather than thinking of your side of the equation (how much the product or service costs, and how you deliver it to the customer). Small Business Administration (SBA). Market analysis summary.

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Business Plan Balance Sheet Forecast Lean 134

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 10, 2017

There are many features of an SBA loan that make it more appealing than a term loan. Also, SBA loans are known for their low interest rates. If you want to learn more about the many types of SBA loans, you can visit the U.S. Many products fit into this category, such as startup equipment financing.

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