People toy with the idea of starting a small business at various stages of their lifes. Some think of starting a small business after their educational career is over. Some think of starting a small business because of unpleasant or unhappy situations they have encountered in their work places. There are also others who think of starting a small business, because that is the only way they will be able to work again following a break from work for reasons such as health or redundancy.

Toying with the idea is one thing, but if you are taking positive steps to get started, then certain myths associated with starting and running a small business should be dispelled from your mind.

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Hello, I have started my own wedding planning business. I am seeking ways to advertise my business to the appropriate market. However, I would like to spend little money on the advertising to start with. All ideas and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

I would like to open a small business and I need to know what resources are available to me to help support the financial part, not sure where to begin my search and how to go about finding the requirement to apply for grants/loans, any help will be greatly appreciated. I have a business plan completed ready to be submitted just not sure where.

The global financial crisis has made it quite difficult for companies, especially small businesses, to get business loans. Ironically, it is also in this situation that smaller companies often need additional capital infusion to boost income. You may need to get small business loans to acquire a better business location, construct a new building, renovate your premises, pay for new equipment, fixtures or furniture or increase inventory and working capital.

Most Small Business Loans Require Collateral

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I am a senior with a minor in advertising, and am looking to possibly set up my own small freelancing advertising business just to make some extra cash and experience. Any suggestions…costs, how much to charge, where to start, etc.?

Thanks

Are you tired of the current program you are on? I mean are you working just too much and need a drastic change in your life for the better? Are you looking to start a small business and get free from a job so you can make some really decent income?

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A small business plan is very important to a growing business.  It helps you to focus your business.  A business plan also says to potential investors, “I’ve thought this through.”  You don’t have to wait until your business plan is completely perfect to go on and start your business.

Sometimes you really can’t even get your financial projections right until you have at least one year of operation.  A business plan can help you see where your slow months will be and help you prepare for your down periods. Here are some more reasons why you should write a plan for your small business.

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Hi Everyone,

I am trying to borrow some money up to $110k to from a relative in China to help me buy a property and start small business in the USA. Do you know how can my relative transfer the money to my bank? Any document the government might require me to provide such as a borrowing receipt or prove source of fund?

Thanks,
KH

When do you go with a 401k? When do you go with a SEP IRA? What are the pros and cons here? Thanks!

In the midst of the global economic crisis, many small businesses are on the brink of closing down if not enough capital infusion is found. It is now even more difficult to get small business loans from banks, though. Ironically, the exact reasons why small businesses need such small business loans – the fact that business has slowed down and profitability has plummeted – are the same reasons why banks turn them down for loans.

Small businesses now have to be more resourceful in finding alternatives to small business loans.

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i am doing a project for a class and i need help with coming up with advertising ideas. here are some examples that i am looking for….flyers placed on car windshields and door hangers advertising the business? can anyone think of any more ideas like these that would be for advertising for a small business. these things would be print ideas, no internet things, thats another part of the project that i have to do that i havent done yet. also if anyone has any creative advertising things that they have done in the past….thanks!

I am starting a computer repair/media digitization business from my home. I am trying to think of ways to advertise this business. My ideas so far are putting an ad in my Church’s yellow pages, seeing if I can distribute flyers at my local mall, Craig’s list, Google Adwords, Ebay Classified Ads, and just word of mouth. Does anyone know of any other affordable good ideas for advertising my small business? I also have a website detailing my services.