Small Business Administration Related Topics 
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the global economy, with businesses in every sector feeling the strain of the crisis. As business owners struggled to keep their companies afloat, many turned to business financial aid programs for relief.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 25, 2022
While that may seem logical, it’s the same attitude that has resulted in many businesses shutting down, and many entrepreneurs ending up in debt. The truth is that it takes a lot of planning and market knowledge to start your own business and make it a success.
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YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 26, 2011
Small Business Administration (SBA) has been offering a suite of services geared at helping small businesses get off their feet. Despite criticisms about its programs and deep budget cuts suffered under the Bush administration, the SBA has in its almost 60 years of existence delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. For many years, the U.S.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 17, 2021
Saul Mishkin is a business developer that knows how to navigate multiple aspects of the business world. Unique Businesses In America. Immigrant businesses bring unique qualities to the United States. Discovering the perfect niche is the first part of starting a business.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 13, 2020
Various programs are in place to help most businesses during this period of time. One of the programs that most business owners are asked to use is the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. If your organization employs 500 or fewer employees, then it is considered as a small business.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
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.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 1, 2021
Are you trying to get the financing your business needs to become a sustainable company and grow its customer base? Some financial institutions are still playing by the old rules and making it hard for small businesses to get small business loans or other forms of financing.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 21, 2020
According to the US Small Business Administration, startups and small businesses numbered around 30.2 That number accounts for about 90% of the total number of businesses in the United States.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Many startup founders dive into their businesses without considering the costs of business documents. After deciding on the kind of business structure you will have, you must determine how your business will interact with the public. The most elemental step in this process is both a legal requirement and a branding exercise, and that is selecting what is known as a “doing business as” (DBA) name. Business License.
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. That comes up because I’m doing a training tomorrow for the Small Business Administration’s ( SBA ) Women’s Business Centers ( WBC ). Starting a Business SBA SBDC SCORE Small Business Administration Small Business Development Centers WBC Women's Business Centers
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. For years its had thousands upon thousands of pages of information about starting a business, running a business, finding financing, government programs, small business research.
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. However, for the lazier ones amongst us who just want a simple reference, you may want to check out this infographic from Bolt Insurance (with data from the US Small Business Administration ): Via: Bolt Insurance. Of course, there are plenty of resources around – books such as this and this , or sites like this , for example.
VC Adventure
MAY 19, 2020
Sorry for the short notice but I’ve been working with Rep Joe Neguse (CO 2) to put together a Business Town Hall this Thursday, May 21st at 11:00MT.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 29, 2020
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.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
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.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Starting any business inevitably involves a bunch of paperwork. First, you will need to decide on the structure of your business. The Small Business Administration has a handy guide to the various options available. Every business needs to have a website.
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.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Too many of you business owners think success only means being the next Amazon, or you stress yourself out trying to be everything to every customer. In time, many businesses outgrow their meager beginnings, to become major enterprises, comparable to the current giants Amazon and Apple.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 5, 2019
The biggest obstacle facing young entrepreneurs – or, in fact, entrepreneurs of any age – is often that they don’t have the funding to turn their business idea into a reality. Government Small Business Administration. The US government is keen to help small businesses to thrive and through the Small Business Administration (SBA) works with approved lenders to help entrepreneurs secure the loans they need.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
It seems that most of you entrepreneurs I meet in my role as business advisor are convinced that starting a new business requires equity investors, exponential growth, and a plan to go public via IPO. According to recent statistics from the Small Business Administration (SBA), this approach still accounts for 99 percent the businesses out there today. Lifestyle businesses offer personal tax advantages.
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. Cafe Commerce was one of 50 winners and the only one in San Antonio. Dreamit Ventures was […] The post Cafe Commerce of San Antonio and Dreamit Ventures of Austin Win SBA Grants appeared first on SiliconHills.
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Conventional lenders, such as credit unions, banks, and the Small Business Administration “SBA” provide promising lending options for Small and Mid-Sized Enterprises “SMEs”. Traditional lenders are limited with it comes to small business loans.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 15, 2020
When it comes to starting your own business, there used to be a time when it was extremely easy to create “the next big thing” that no one has ever seen or thought of before. The Small Business Administration tells us that there are 31.7 Others fashion business
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 6, 2021
by Terry Monroe , founder and president of American Business Brokers & Advisors (ABBA) and author of “ Hidden Wealth: The Secret To Getting Top Dollar For Your Business “ The vaccine for the COVID-19 virus recently began shipment. Small Business Administration.
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. 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.
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. Collateral – hard assets, real estate, capital equipment, accounts receivable. – skin in the game, business resources, own risk. With help from JJ Richa.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
When COVID-19 struck in the early months of 2020, many businesses were in the process of getting off the ground. Still, as anyone who has ever started a business knows, there’s no stopping once you get the ball rolling. Others business advice
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
One of the biggest questions you’ll want to consider is where to locate your business. One thing that sets Georgia apart from other states is the diversity of its small business owners. According to the 2018 Small Business Profile by the U.S. Small Business Administration, of the one million small businesses in Georgia, 371,524 are minority-owned. Small businesses account for 99.6 percent small businesses.
crowdSPRING Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Small businesses account for 99.9% of all businesses in the U.S. Small Business Administration. So, if you’re thinking about starting a new business, you’ll be in good company. But, did you know that 30% of new businesses fail during their first two years? Whether a new business succeeds or fails can boil down to luck. ” It helps to have a competitive advantage when you start a 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. Businesses will spend their hard-earned money to pay you for smart, actionable advice. In this way, you can tailor your services, so they add value to a specific group of people or businesses. Fill In the Business Blanks.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 5, 2020
Maybe because they have often been called the backbone of the American economy, small businesses are among those with the heaviest burdens to bear. The sad reality is, some of these small businesses may never open their doors again.
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. Be sure to take advantage of these programs and learn how to grow your business. Small business support. Small business loans.
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?” I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea. 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.
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. And more than a third of companies who have been in business for at least two years that apply for a loan get denied, as stated by recent data from the Federal Reserve. Increase Available Credit on Business Credit Cards.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
by Terry Monroe , founder and president of American Business Brokers & Advisors (ABBA) and author of “ Hidden Wealth: The Secret To Getting Top Dollar For Your Business “ Normally, I am a proponent of buying small businesses. Changing business strategies.
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
You’ve probably heard not to mix business with pleasure, but did you know combining business and personal finances can be equally damaging? While dipping into your personal account may seem like a logical solution if your business is short on cash, it can backfire in multiple ways.
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. Our infographic will guide you through the essential documents you need, including helpful tips on finding an accountant for your small business.
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. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.
Board Effect
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Apply for a Unique Entity ID (UEI) with the System for Award Management (SAM) and register your nonprofit to do business with the federal government. It generally takes three to five business days to get your UEI number, but it could take up to two weeks.
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. For many small businesses, capital comes from SBA loans which provide the company with low monthly payments and reasonable rates. By Evan Singer, General Manager for SmartBiz.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 13, 2017
Small business is the backbone of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy. For these enterprises, securing funding can impact their ability to operate and grow, yet most small business owners do not fully understand all of the types of credit available to their business. As with any loan, small business owners seeking an SBA loan need to supply specific documents to a lender and fill out an application.
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. Hillary Hartley , deputy executive director of 18F, a digital services agency inside the General Services Administration. The U.S.
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. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.
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