Tag: Business Plan
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Small Business Administration – Capital, Development & Contracting
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is an agency of the federal government that provides loans, counseling and procurement opportunities with the federal government.
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Small Business Model Series Entry #2 – Narrowing the Idea
This entry is part of a series of entries exemplifying the steps an entrepreneur takes from starting a business to selling the operation. It is a step by step process addressing the multitude of business concepts every small business owner must face. This is a 6 year example from Day 1 to the day the…
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Small Business Model Series Entry #1 – Getting an Idea
So that’s it, I’m going to go into business for myself. I want to own and operate a business of some sort and make some extra money. Who knows, I could be the next Warren Buffett. At age 27, I’m still young enough to have the energy to do the physical part and mature enough now to…
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Research Your Business Plan – Part III
Timing is everything, you have heard this before. Well, it is applicable here. I once had a potential client come to me in the middle of June seeking my endorsement to his business plan. He needed to borrow money for his idea. He wanted to sell fireworks. July 4th was less three weeks away. I looked at him as…
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Do I Need a Business Plan?
Whenever someone wants to start a business, they ask their friends and professionals what they should do. The standard answer is always, ‘You need a business plan’. Really, do you? If I do, what is it and how do I proceed?