Posts Tagged ‘startup’

How a Business Line of Credit Should Be Used

Often, entrepreneurs ask how a business LOC should be used. In previous articles we have primarily focused on the different types of business lines of credit and how they can be used in conjunction with startup operations of a business. However, in this article, we will shift our focus on how a business line of [...]

Using the SBA 7a Loan for a Business Acquisition

One of easier ways of becoming an entrepreneur is to acquire a business that has already been established by someone else. The risks related to acquiring a business are significantly lower than starting a business from scratch. Established businesses already have customers, an operating history, and hopefully profits as well. Additionally, obtaining a business loan [...]

What is the Small Business Administration?

The Small Business Administration is an agency of the federal government that is tasked with ensuring the small businesses are able to have access to credit, do business with the federal government, and maintain employment among small businesses. Although major corporations dominate the headlines of financial news – it is the small businesses within the [...]

What Is a Business Plan?

Business planning is about results. You need to make the contents of your plan match your purpose. Don’t accept a standard outline just because it’s there.
What is a business plan?
A business plan is any plan that works for a business to look ahead, allocate resources, focus on key points, and prepare for problems and opportunities.