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[Infographic] [U.S.] History Of The Small Business Administration
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 26, 2011
Small Business Administration (SBA) has been offering a suite of services geared at helping small businesses get off their feet. For many years, the U.S.
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[Infographic] How To Start A Business
YoungUpstarts
MAY 22, 2012
So you have a great idea, think you can make it into a business but you’re not sure how to start one. Advice For The Young At Heart aspiring entrepreneur Bolt Insurance infographic small business starting a business starting out US Small Business Administration
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Teaching Entrepreneurs to Fish
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Here’s my updated version: Give one person a business loan and you help start a business. Teach starting a business, and you help a whole community. Give people fish, and you feed them once. Teach them to fish, and you feed them forever.
Slick New SBA.gov Site Reestablishes Its Leadership
Up and Running
JANUARY 5, 2011
Congratulations to the Small Business Association (SBA) for a great new redesign of its flagship SBA.gov website. This has always been the granddaddy source of official information on small business in the United States.
How To Start A Consulting Business
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Navigating the transition between a salaried employee and running your own consulting business can be tricky. And if you like what you read here, be sure to read the complete 10 step guide on how to start a consulting business. I was not able to remove myself from the business at all.
Cafe Commerce of San Antonio and Dreamit Ventures of Austin Win SBA Grants
SiliconHills
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Small Business Administration grants. Cafe Commerce, the nonprofit focused on helping entrepreneurs in San Antonio and Dreamit Ventures of Austin have just won U.S. The SBA received more than 800 applications for its first Growth Accelerator Fund competition.
Austin Wins “StartUp in a Day” SBA Competition
SiliconHills
AUGUST 14, 2015
Everyone who has ever run a small business can tell you there is a lot of red tape and bureaucracy to deal with to get the venture off the ground. Small Business Administration announced Austin as […] The post Austin Wins “StartUp in a Day” SBA Competition appeared first on SiliconHills. Now the City of Austin is aiming to make the process as simple as possible. This month, the U.S.
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5 Tips For Product Startups Wrestling With State & Federal Regulations
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Chamber of Commerce , burdensome government regulations are directly responsible for the long-term decline in small business formation. Despite a 40% increase in population, Americans started about 11% fewer businesses in 2013 than 1980. According to the U.S.
The Entrepreneur’s Accounting Cheat Sheet
Up and Running
OCTOBER 16, 2014
According to a study undertaken by the Small Business Administration , 28% of companies go bankrupt due to problems with the financial structure of the company. Keeping a record of your financial details IS important to the livelihood of your business.
How To Start Your Own Craft Beer Business
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 15, 2019
Starting a brewing business is hard work. Here are 5 of the 9 steps you’ll need to know to start your own brewery business. If you like what you read here, be sure to read the complete 9 step guide on how to start a brewery business. Choose a business model.
10 Ways Entrepreneurs Find Money To Start A Business
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 10, 2018
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” On the other hand, there are many additional creative options available for starting a business that you might not find for buying a car, home, or other major consumer item.
Funding Tutorial for New Entrepreneurs
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2019
One of the most significant hurdles that many aspiring entrepreneurs must face involves raising capital to launch their business. With some business models, it may take many months or even a few years until the company can break even or turn a profit on a regular basis.
Startup Day Across America on August 29
Feld Thoughts
AUGUST 6, 2013
Some recent examples include the passage of legislation expanding crowdfunding under the JOBS Act and meetings similar to one hosted last month by the Global Accelerator Network in which we worked with the Small Business Administration to gather 16 accelerators to demo their programs for the White House and SBA funders. Though it may seem as if politicians in Washington, D.C.
8 Keys To Convincing A Bank To Fund Your New Venture
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 1, 2018
Here are some tips and rules of thumb to improve your odds and help you understand when a bank loan or line of credit is possible, and how to get it: Write a good business plan first. Good credit ratings, both personal and business, are essential to getting a loan or line of credit.
Boost Your New Venture By Teaming With An Incubator
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
According to the International Business Innovation Association ( InBIA ), there are over 2,200 of these locations worldwide, and new online versions springing up all over the place, like Founders Space in Silicon Valley.
Financing Your Business? Consider An SBA Loan
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 13, 2017
Small business is the backbone of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy. As with any loan, small business owners seeking an SBA loan need to supply specific documents to a lender and fill out an application. Business plan.
4 Ways To Improve Your Business Credit Profile
YoungUpstarts
JULY 18, 2018
A strong personal credit profile demonstrates your business’s creditworthiness to a potential lender. According to data from the National Small Business Association, more than 70 percent of small businesses seek financing. reason for business failure.
Resources And Loan Programs For Veteran Entrepreneurs
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 16, 2018
There are plenty of resources available for the men and women who have served their country and wish to transition into civilian life by opening a small business. The MREIDL is a failsafe for if an essential employee is called to service, putting the business at risk.
5 Tips For Using Printed Flyers As Part Of Your Marketing Plan
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 20, 2018
Small Business Administration, companies who are making less than $5 million a year should spend around 7 to 8 percent of their gross revenue on advertising. As most small business owners know, it isn’t how much an advertising method costs, it’s about how effective it is.
Accelerate Your Startup With Help From An Incubator
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 17, 2016
According to the National Business Incubator Association ( NBIA ), there are over 7,000 of these locations worldwide, and new online versions springing up all over the place, like Founders Space in Silicon Valley.
[Sponsored] Small Business Loans: How To Grow Your Business With Local Resources
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Small business owners face a unique set of opportunities and challenges in our economy. There are many local resources available that can help with a variety of entrepreneurial needs, from networking and training to securing a small business loan or business line of credit.
10 Tried-And-True Strategies For Funding New Ventures
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” On the other hand, there are many additional creative options available for starting a business that you might not find for buying a car, home, or other major consumer item.
How To Start A New Business
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 19, 2019
It’s not easy to start a new business. About two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and only about half survive five years. Businesses that survive and thrive have an unfair advantage. What is the purpose of my business? Write a business plan.
Effective Ways To Obtain Small Business Financing
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
When you open up a small business, the obvious goal is to make money. Most businesses need startup capital to get up and running in order to properly sustain and grow their operations. A business loan is most likely the obvious choice for many small business owners.
5 Tips To Take Your Small Business To The Next Level
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 13, 2017
Those dreams can fuel any business as it secures loyal customers and achieves a consistent revenue stream, but that may not be enough to take it to the next level: its transformation into a larger company. If your small business doesn’t already sell online, 2017 is a great time to get started.
Can you borrow your way to success?
Berkonomics
MARCH 27, 2014
There are so many ways to finance a small business. Guarantee based programs: Small Business Administration (SBA). The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a valuable funding resource for many businesses. With help from JJ Richa.
Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 26: Javier Saade and Hillary Hartley
Steve Blank
MARCH 29, 2016
The Small Business Administration and the digital services agency 18F are trying to help entrepreneurs build successful companies and the 21st century digital government. Javier Saade , former associate administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Three Ghoulish Blunders SMBs Make Applying For SBA Funding
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
Small Business Administration, nearly half of new small businesses are not in existence five years later. This stat underscores the competition that new businesses face as well as the need for owners and entrepreneurs to make sound choices with their firm’s money.
Do We Need A New Word For Entrepreneur?
Feld Thoughts
JULY 19, 2015
“Entrepreneurship is the process of starting a business, a startup company or other organization. The entrepreneur develops a business plan, acquires the human and other required resources, and is fully responsible for its success or failure.” “a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money” This morning I read an article in the New York Times titled With Start-Ups, Greeks Make Recovery Their Own Business.
Amina Oyagbola Explains the Value of Mentorship for Entrepreneurs
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 24, 2019
Mentorship is crucial for all business owners, but it is doubly important for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs take on many more risks than other business owners and need innovative solutions to the problems of running a company.
Financial Management Guide For The Self-Employed
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
You may love what you do and be filled with passion for every customer you serve as a self-employed business owner, but enthusiasm does not pay the bills. There is very little difference between a salary and profit when you run your own business. Create a Business Plan.
A Helpful Guide On How To Manufacture Your First Product
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 13, 2018
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 Business Plan. If that figurative “I’ve got an idea!”
8 Steps In Securing A Bank Loan To Fund Your Startup
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Here are some tips and rules of thumb to improve your odds and help you understand when a bank loan or line of credit is possible, and how to get it: Write a good business plan first. Good credit ratings, both personal and business, are essential to getting a loan or line of credit.
3 Startups To Watch Out For In 2018
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 31, 2018
According to the latest statistics released by the Small Business Administration , there are just under 29 million small businesses in the United States that employ more than 56.8% of all businesses in the United States.
Let Me Count The Ways Entrepreneurs Fund Startups
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 12, 2014
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” On the other hand, there are many additional creative options available for starting a business that you might not find for buying a car, home, or other major consumer item.
5 Things You Must Do To Run Your Business
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 4, 2016
A business plan is the blueprint for your company’s operation, and overall success. Aim to surround yourself with individuals who believe in your vision and who can bring the skills you need to your business. Are there more things that you must do to run your business?
Book: Where The Jobs Are
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 28, 2016
I’ve had a number of meetings over the years with the Small Business Administration (SBA) whose name says it all. I’ve often encouraged them to rename themselves the High Growth Entrepreneurship Administration, or even to create a separate organization, or split the SBA in two, or, in a fit of libertarianism, eliminate the SBA altogether. Launch a Curriculum-Focused Dialogue Between Business and Education.
Business 2015 - Optimism, But Upgrade Your Strategy
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 31, 2014
According to earlier studies from Forbes Insights , many entrepreneurs and small businesses not only feel the lessons learned during the past few years have helped them survive, but the recession also exposed flaws in their business strategies that they were able to fix.
5 Tips For Startups To Avoid A Financial Disaster
YoungUpstarts
MAY 20, 2018
Here are five money management tips to keep in mind to endure the first few years of business and come out ahead: 1. Leave a small amount of money in your savings account or the IRA. Professionalisms business finance David Johnson money matters personal finance startup advice
Tackle These 4 Common Small Business Hurdles Before The Year Ends
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Maybe you’re also trying to handle every administrative task, dealing with poor hiring decisions, trying to update your training process, or spending too much time in the nitty gritty. Look for low-cost tools to help you manage and automate your administrative duties.
4 Crucial Tools To Keep Your Startup In Business The First 3 Years
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), a whopping 627,000 businesses launch annually. But an estimated 595,000 businesses also go out of business each year. Tool #1 : Get started with BPMS (Business Process Management Software).
How to Start a Brewery Business: The Complete 9 Step Guide (2019)
crowdSPRING Blog
MARCH 26, 2019
We’ve found a way to be in business and enjoy it. Starting a brewing business is hard work. Here’s a complete, 9 step guide on how to start a brewery business. Choose a business model. Fill in the business blanks. Choose a business model.
Will A Business Incubator Help Hatch Your Startup?
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
According to the National Business Incubator Association ( NBIA ), there are over 7,000 of these locations worldwide, and even new online versions like Pitchswag springing up here and there. accelerator business entrepreneur incubator startup
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