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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The CEO searches for investors, loans, grants, and other forms of funding to help their business grow. In those cases, investors exchange capital for equity — or partial ownership — of the company. If founders don't want to involve outside investors, they can get capital through small business loans.

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Investors Finance Small Business Profitability 112

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JANUARY 17, 2019

For small business startups, enlisting the help of a silent business partner may feel like a win-win proposition. They invest their money in your business, but they don't attend meetings or make decisions. Small business startups demand long hours and heavy workloads. What Is a Silent Partner?

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Investors Finance Small Business Profitability 107

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JANUARY 25, 2023

His interest in shoes and sports strongly influenced his decision to start the athletic shoe company. They build a product that no one wants, causing their businesses to die in infancy. A CB Insights Report reveals this is one major reason businesses fail. Don’t make the same mistake. You will make mistakes.

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MAY 9, 2019

Through a lot of Googling and research and reading at the library, I decided I'd make soy candles. I could manage every aspect of the business (production, marketing, sales, etc.). After learning how to make candles through YouTube videos, books, and blog posts, I was ready to get started. Why soy candles? Creative Freedom.

Investors 95

Investors Small Business Suppliers Innovation 95

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The United States Small Business Administration reported over 70% of U.S. businesses in 2013 were owned and operated by sole proprietors or sole traders. Many entrepreneurs love sole proprietorships because of the ownership they have over business decisions and revenue and how easy and cost-effective they are to set up.

Banking 123

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JUNE 21, 2022

Traditional business plans can help, but they might be far too complicated if you’re in the early stages of business development or you aren’t intended to seek external funding to start your company. If that’s the case, a lean business plan is probably a better answer. How to write a lean business plan.

Business Planning 98

Business Planning Investors Retail Banking 98

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Pick a few, or read them all, and take a giant step toward making your entrepreneurial dreams come true. 21 Books About Starting a Business. Should you have investors? Wasserman’s popular book examines which early decisions make or break your startup and how to anticipate, avoid, or recover from disastrous mistakes.

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e-Learning Investors Profitability Decision-making 104