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Like many inspired and hard working individuals, you are ready to achieve the funding required to start your small business. But before you sprint to the bank, follow these simple steps to start-up financing success. 1. Prepare psychologically Run through a mock funding interview with a colleague or friend. Have them take note of your […]
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As a small business looking to hire employees you must have a culture about you which draws potential candidates in. Take a look at what Google does for their employees here. Although your small business may not go to that extreme, start with these three tips to define your organizational culture. 1. Crucial Employee Characteristics […]
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How To Ruin A Business Plan In 12 Easy Lessons You are writing a business plan because you want to achieve something. You want to get a loan. You are applying for a grant. You are looking for investors. You want to buy a business. You want to sell a business In any business plan […]
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Once they get past “writer’s block“, most people just start writing their business plan. Bad mistake…of the twelve things to avoid in a business plan, that is one of the first types of common errors. Before you write a word, ask yourself this one question: “What’s the point of my business plan?” If your purpose […]
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So, you have a great business idea, a great product or service, and now you’re ready to get financing and make your dream a reality. …………Skreeeeek! Better put on the brakes. You need more than a great product or service. You also need customers or clients. The best product in the world won’t make you […]