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How to Get Funding for a Business

Up and Running

So you should tailor your funding search and your approach. A plan is also required for applying for a business loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). They focus on newer products and markets that can reasonably project increasing sales by huge multiples over a short period of time.

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6 Ways To Get Credible Data To Support A New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Use your favorite search engine and keywords describing your solution to find online sales reports, trade association statistics, and online newsletters with the latest statistics. The wealth of data available online is already much larger than the entire Library of Congress, and much more current.

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

The advantage is no time and effort searching and preparing for the other alternatives, and you don’t have to encumber yourself or give up control of your company. 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. You have to be relentless in this pursuit to win.

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The Basics of Small Business Loans [WEBINAR]

Up and Running

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. The third here for startups is the SBA. The SBA will provide loans to new businesses. Who might qualify for an SBA 7A loan?

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6 Keys To Sizing Your Market For A New Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Use your favorite search engine and keywords describing your solution to find online sales reports, trade association statistics, and online newsletters with the latest statistics. The wealth of data available online is already much larger than the entire Library of Congress, and much more current.

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Most Startups Get No Professional Investor Cash

Startup Professionals Musings

The advantage is no time and effort searching and preparing for the other alternatives, and you don’t have to encumber yourself or give up control of your company. 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. You have to be relentless in this pursuit to win.

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4 Reasons Small Businesses Fail

YoungUpstarts

Fortunately, in 2015, loans to small businesses are expected to increase; great news for small businesses searching for capital. The SBA has a variety of loan programs and offers considerable resources to small business startups. If you need money, one of the best resources available is the U.S. Small Business Administration.