Women Entrepreneurs Can

AUGUST 10, 2021

Everyone knows that customer service is key to building success as a small business. Not only this, the ease of leaving online reviews means that all it takes is for one small indiscretion from an employee, and before you know it, negative reviews are popping up everywhere you do not want to see them.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 2, 2022

The sales cycle will be longer than that of a small business owner deciding for themselves. But the customer is worth more and the target approach of ABM is warranted. If so, even a small deal may warrant a targeted approach. Strategic importance of clients. Does the client offer more than revenue?

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Lead Generation Marketing Sales Cycle Campaign 94

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

PR can do wonders for your startup or small business, but not all strategies have proven to be effective. Below, 16 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) share the one PR strategy they think all startups and small businesses should stop using, and why. Over-the-Top Self-Promotion. Expensive Agencies.

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PR Small Business SEO Warrant 145

Up and Running

AUGUST 7, 2018

If it were possible to stay a small business forever to cut significant costs from hiring new employees and equipment, everyone would be doing it. Regardless of the size of your business, there is a right and wrong time to scale. Regardless of the size of your business, there is a right and wrong time to scale.

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Software Review Warrant Demand Employee 94

Up and Running

APRIL 22, 2020

Now it won’t be as simple as just asking for a larger sum, you need to be sure you have enough collateral and viable need represented within your financial statements that warrant the updated sum. Incomplete application or missing documents.

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SBA Forecast Software Review Business Plan 139

Up and Running

JULY 5, 2018

Being prepared to walk away from a sale is difficult, but if the payment terms a customer is demanding are not reasonable, if they are a chronically late payer, or if their credit does not warrant selling on terms, it may be necessary. Be proactive to protect your business. Late payments affect your cash flow. Atradius found that 81.5

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Small Business B2B Warrant Canada 90

YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2020

Therefore, this situation is pretty much a golden opportunity for e-commerce businesses looking to make a mark. And, even for small business e-commerce stores that are awaiting a significant push. Enamel pins are the cheapest and most warranted products by consumers. Enamel Pins.

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Cost Sales Product Warrant 179

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 5, 2010

Having street smarts with no inspirational ability to build teams can yield a great small business but will be difficult to scale into a large VC-backed business. Being tenacious without the mental flexibility to pivot based on market feedback is a disaster. Few people have it. Why should I be?

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Entrepreneur CTO Hire South America Salary 293

Berkonomics

JANUARY 25, 2024

Another is through industry associations or civic groups such as Rotary or Lions Club or even SCORE, sponsored by the US Small Business Association (SBA). Some larger communities have organizations of corporate directors, composed of a combination of service providers and professional corporate directors.

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SBA Warrant Stock Options Vesting 62

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 1, 2019

If you run a small business and have heard a little about the opportunity to rent a storage unit, you’ll understandably have some questions regarding exactly how it works. Perhaps you’d like to expand your business operations and will require more space in your office. Different sizes are readily accessible.

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Warrant New York Security Stock 113

Up and Running

APRIL 30, 2014

Unfortunately, not every company has an announcement exciting enough to warrant regular conferences. That could be a launch party or an announcement, and if you can make the event exciting enough, then it will almost guarantee that you get some exposure. Likewise, not every company can afford to repeatedly hire out venues and entertainment.

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Small Business Marketing Advertising SEO 113

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

If it has been a while since you have rolled out your product or your services, you many to see if your pricing is still competitive but also warranted by your operations and delivery. You shouldn’t just strike out without doing some research to find out if expanding your business will be productive. Improve Your Pricing Strategies.

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Revenue Sales Warrant Differentiation 165

Up and Running

JUNE 13, 2013

When you’re running a small business, it’s always great news to discover that you’ve got more work than you can keep up with. And when an increasing workload doesn’t quite warrant taking on an additional full-employee, outsourcing can be an effective and financially viable solution.

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Small Business Offshore Warrant Security 86

Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Some of my favorite tools and services have gone through some pretty big changes recently – enough so that felt it warranted a post just to point the changes out. The first three, Gmail , Evernote and TweetDeck , are tools I use every day to run my business.

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Social Media Warrant Search Technical Review 70

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2013

Include here articles of incorporation, bylaws, shareholder minutes, board minutes, state filings, stock ledger, copies of stock certificates, options and warrants, and copies of all securities law filings. In all cases, don’t forget permits, licenses, or registration forms required to operate the business under federal, state or local laws.

Intellectual Property 233

Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Stock 233

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 9, 2018

It’s important to protect your business name so that you can control the message about your brand and ensure that you’re not sharing your profits with a competitor. To learn more about how to properly register and protect your business name, check out What Small Businesses Need to Know about Trademarks.

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Naming Differentiation Warrant Search 56

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Unlike many RBI investors, a full 50% of our investment activity is in non-tech businesses. Like other RBI firms, Decathlon does not require warrants, governance involvement, or the types of financial covenants that are often associated with other venture debt type solutions. Monthly repayments as a percentage of revenue.”.

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Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

Up and Running

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Saving money as a small business can be tricky- if you’re a startup especially, money might be tight already. For those moments when you have smaller tasks that don’t warrant a new hire but that you just can’t add to your already full plate, Simon Slade of Affilorama.com suggests microcontracting.

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South Africa Software Review Green Technical Review 157

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 9, 2018

It’s important to protect your business name so that you can control the message about your brand and ensure that you’re not sharing your profits with a competitor. To learn more about how to properly register and protect your business name, check out What Small Businesses Need to Know about Trademarks.

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Naming Differentiation Warrant Search 52

Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Recently, one of my companies offered the founder with a 20% remaining interest after several rounds a reward for signing two large personal guarantees necessary to grow the business – in the form of a warrant to purchase common shares at today’s common share price. The eye-opening process of borrowing for a small business.

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Warrant Liquidity Event Dilution Cofounder 48

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Eligible for favorable treatment under Qualified Small Business Stock exemption, if structured as equity. Lenders sometimes take warrants. Seed-stage compatible: Like traditional equity VC investors, Flexible VCs accomodate early-stage investment risk within their portfolios better than a traditional RBI funder.

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Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2012

Include here articles of incorporation, bylaws, shareholder minutes, board minutes, state filings, stock ledger, copies of stock certificates, options and warrants, and copies of all securities law filings. In all cases, don’t forget permits, licenses, or registration forms required to operate the business under federal, state or local laws.

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Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Startup 242

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2016

Include here articles of incorporation, bylaws, shareholder minutes, board minutes, state filings, stock ledger, copies of stock certificates, options and warrants, and copies of all securities law filings. In all cases, don’t forget permits, licenses, or registration forms required to operate the business under federal, state or local laws.

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Intellectual Property Startup SBA Warrant 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2011

Include here articles of incorporation, bylaws, shareholder minutes, board minutes, state filings, stock ledger, copies of stock certificates, options and warrants, and copies of all securities law filings. In all cases, don’t forget permits, licenses, or registration forms required to operate the business under federal, state or local laws.

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Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Stock 233

Hearpreneur

JULY 30, 2016

None of them were entrepreneurs or owned a small business. Sure, we’re great with communication, honing partnerships and sustaining positive business relationships thus warranting us the right to CMO titles but that doesn’t mean we can’t be just as effective (if not more) in a CEO, COO, CFO or even CTO role.

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Technical Review Technical Cofounder Entrepreneur CTO Hire 48

Lightspeed Venture Partners

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Even after paying the two founders $100,000 collectively in salary, the business still made a profit in the $125,000 to $150,000 range. To build the Coop the two founders took a $125,000 small business loan. This is a loan with a 15% warrant attached at a zero strike price. Astonishingly, the entrepreneurs took the deal.

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Covenant Warrant Southern California Los Angeles 162

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

See Also: 35 Great Ways to Fund A Small Business. Additionally, you’re opening your business up to another large, external financial source that’s not your traditional VC or institutional investor. Warrant coverage: the lender will request warrants over equity in the range of five percent to 20 percent of the value of the loan.

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Covenant Institutional Investors Balance Sheet Warrant 60

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Small Business Success | Mondays and Thursdays. The Goods: Your Business Toolbox | Thursdays. Todays Small Business News | Daily. Running A Home-Based Business. Naming a Business. Financing a Small Business. Buying a Small Business. RUNNING A BUSINESS. Franchises.

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Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

There are other factors that may warrant paying more. Related posts: Small Business and Startup Tips: Pricing and Analysis. Small business or self-employed: finding the courage to trade. This does not mean, for instance, that a customer will always choose the lowest priced offering available. Photo: Dave Fayram.

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Warrant Small Business Demand Customer 87

Up and Running

MAY 21, 2015

When small business owners talk about taking on an additional investor, they typically say something nondescript like, “We’re taking on an angel investor.” All the other sharks typically make a traditional equity investment; for example they’ll invest $100,000 at a $1,000,000 business valuation, and take 10 percent of the business.

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Covenant Liquidation Preference Ratchet Dilution 60

Up and Running

AUGUST 8, 2014

Let’s face it: developing a marketing budget for a small business is usually not a very big priority. Typically, we just don’t have enough money to warrant having a formal marketing budget. Finding a budget for a small business usually means some sacrifice. appeared first on Bplans Blog.

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Marketing .Net Warrant Small Business 118

Board Effect

JUNE 10, 2019

Other companies that you work closely with may have a vested interest in your business if it complements their business. This is a prime opportunity to ask if another company finds enough value in your company to warrant giving you advance royalty payments so you can get started and benefit both companies.

Small Business Administration 70

Small Business Administration SBA Startup Database 70

Gust

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

In that sense it’s more like a warrant or option with a zero exercise price.). By contrast, convertible equity is only a contractual right to acquire stock in the future, like an option or warrant. How can this possibly make sense? Convertible equity may qualify for preferential tax treatment.

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Finance Convertible Security Equity Seed Stage 134

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 28, 2016

For startups and small businesses, these shifts can have a major effect on the trajectory of your company. And while an ounce of caution is certainly warranted in the face of volatility, and some conservative plays make sense, you can’t stop moving. Small business and social good: some tips on doing the right thing.

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Omaha Ireland Lean Russia 56

David Teten

MARCH 24, 2011

for Profitably , a provider of small business analytics. I also have a very small stake in Profitably from this past relationship.) As a separate topic: Adam commented that he got negative feedback from some investors on Founder Institute’s warrants in his company.

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New York Warrant Angel Groups Architecture 122

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2010

Include here articles of incorporation, bylaws, shareholder minutes, board minutes, state filings, stock ledger, copies of stock certificates, options and warrants, and copies of all securities law filings. In all cases, don’t forget permits, licenses, or registration forms required to operate the business under federal, state or local laws.

Cost 120

Cost Intellectual Property SBA Warrant 120

Up and Running

JUNE 15, 2017

If they aren’t charging much, they may not be pricing themselves accordingly, and may have too many unengaging small jobs on their plate. Are they good enough to warrant it? For more on choosing a designer (specifically via crowdsourced logo design sites), check out Top 4 Crowdsourced Logo Design Sites for Small Businesses.

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