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08 May

How Does a Business Plan Help You When Applying for Funding?

  • Written by Sam Taylor
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Starting up, or growing an existing venture usually requires a huge cash input. Acquiring new assets and even hiring new employees calls for a cash outlay. In most cases, businesses usually approach lenders for the additional investment needed. One of the main requirements that most lenders have is for a detailed business plan to accompany funding applications. This means that …Read Full Article

07 May

Why A Business Plan is the Key to Business Success

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Most people usually think that a business plan is only used when seeking funding from lenders. However, this is far from the truth. A business plan is one of the most important documents you will ever put together for your business and plays a huge role in its success.
This important document puts your entire vision in understandable words and …Read Full Article

02 May

Tips For Starting a Small Business As a Woman

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More women are abandoning employment to start their own businesses today more than ever. Working in your own establishment means that you have more control over our schedule and professional life as well. Women have the right ingredients to start and run a successful venture due to the fact that they are already in charge of their homes acting in …Read Full Article

Business Mistakes
27 January

5 Small Business Startup Pitfalls To Avoid

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So you want to be your own boss?
Be sure you are prepared for what is to come. The dream of being a business owner can very easily remain a dream if you aren’t ready to put a lot of effort into it. Just as easy, a dream can also turn to a nightmare if you aren’t cautious.
The good thing …Read Full Article

To buy or to start an existing business?
27 January

To buy or to start an existing business?

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To buy or not to buy, which is the better decision?
Starting your own business is often a dream for many entrepreneurs, but this dream can be very expensive and overwhelming. If you have a great business idea, and are ready to devote a lot of time and effort into building it from the ground up, then go for it. …Read Full Article

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