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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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How To Pick The Translation Service Your Startup Needs
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.
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What Does It Take To Apply For an EIDL Grant Due to COVID-19
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.
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.
[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
What Finance Options Are Ideal For Young Entrepreneurs?
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.
How to Start a Business From Scratch: Build a Successful Business and Turn Your Ideas Into Money (eBook)
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. Whether a new business succeeds or fails can boil down to luck.
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.
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.
What Small Businesses Can Do To Survive And Thrive During The Pandemic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
State of Entrepreneurship in Georgia
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is Life Insurance Required For Your SBA Loan Approval?
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 2, 2020
When applying for a loan through the Small Business Administration (SBA), you have to meet some basic qualifications. Once you meet the SBA’s requirements for being a small business, you’ll need to meet an additional set of requirements provided by your lender.
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.
Getting Your Business Through A Crisis
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 20, 2020
According to the Small Business Administration, there are over 627,000 new businesses that open each year. During times of crisis, there are some things that startup businesses, regardless of the business, must know and understand so that they can be prepared.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6 Businesses You Can Start For Less Than $1,000
crowdSPRING Blog
JULY 1, 2020
If you guessed that they all started as home businesses – you’re right. If you’ve thought about venturing into the life of an entrepreneur and starting a business, but you don’t have unlimited dollars to invest – this article is for you.
Survival Mode: Small Businesses Strategies To Weather The Coronavirus Pandemic
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 3, 2020
by Eddie Davis, VP of Business Development for FINSYNC. This adage feels particularly pertinent these days, as we all face daunting uncertainty about how the business landscape will be reshaped. The lending network gives businesses access to fast, affordable financing.
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.
Find Your Ideal Job And Build Your Dream Business
YoungUpstarts
JULY 30, 2019
by Kedma Ough , MBA, author of “ Target Funding: A Proven System to Get the Money and Resources You Need to Start or Grow Your Business “ Is it possible to have your cake and eat it too? Business Ownership Strengthens Your Employee Net Worth.
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.
Vital Tips For Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs During Covid-19
YoungUpstarts
MAY 7, 2020
by Wayne Titus, author of “ The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Financial Well-Being “ Entrepreneurs and small business leaders are trying to figure out how to navigate COVID-19, from how to apply for loans and assistance to FMLA regulations.
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.
How Female Entrepreneurs Can Create Stable Businesses
YoungUpstarts
MAY 3, 2019
In the world of capitalism success, the potential of female entrepreneurs unveils as exceeding rates of women entering the fields of businesses, whether on a small scale such as spas to retail outlets, can be prominently observed. Henceforth your business will be successful.
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.
The Glow Up: 13 Sources Of Alternative Financing For Startup Businesses
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 30, 2020
Are you having trouble getting financing for your business through your bank or credit union? Usually, when it comes to alternative financing for your business, it means that you will be applying online for a loan of some sort. Business Credit Cards. Business Grants.
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?
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.
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!”
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