Although the economy is recovering from the effects of Covid-19, it is doing so faster in some sectors than others. While many businesses are on the rebound, some business owners tell me they are still just surviving, earning enough to meet expenses but not generating a profit. If you are in that predicament, here are […]
Filed under: Business Plans, business strategy, Business Success Tour, credit, Entrepreneurship by Small Business Resource Center Friday, March 18th, 2022
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A strong economy can mask underlying problems at a small business. When the next recession hits — and historically speaking, it’s already overdue — will your business be healthy enough to not only survive, but possibly even thrive? It can be — but only if you have the right plan in place. Be Ready When […]
Filed under: Business Plans, Small Business Loans by Small Business Development Center Monday, March 2nd, 2020
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Small-businesses and start-ups range widely in their problems, patterns, and journey, and categorizing those experiences in a meaningful and useful way can be challenging. Yet, despite the uniqueness of their process, almost all entrepreneurs share a similar set of responsibilities. While timeframes, product complexity, organizational structures, and strategic goals vary, every entrepreneur faces at least […]
Filed under: Business Plans by Small Business Resource Center Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
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Business Plan Basics No matter how large or small, all businesses must have a business plan. This introductory workshop will explain and illustrate the business plan format as well as provide an overview of the contents of a good business plan and how it becomes the roadmap to success. November 30th, 2010 – 06:00 pm […]
Filed under: Business Plans, SBDC at UNF, Small Business Blog, UNF, UNF Small Business Blog, Unfsbdc Blog by Small Business Resource Center Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
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Nice article in yesterdays Tulsa World talking about how important the cash flow statement is to bankers who are reviewing small business loan applicants and their business plans. When we are reviewing business plans and coaching a client who will be presenting their plan to a bank for consideration, we make sure the client understands […]
Filed under: Business Plans, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Projections, SBDC Workshops, Small Business Blog, UNF SBDC by Small Business Resource Center Friday, July 31st, 2009
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Melissa Data is an information delivery service company that provides cost effective data solutions, helping businesses increase their revenue revenue. Some of the innovative products this company offers include list services, direct mail operations, data cleansing, mailing software, list services, address management tools and high quality up to date, sales leads and mailing lists. Melissa […]
Filed under: Business Plans, Melissa Data, Small Business, Small Business Blog, Small Business Link of the Week, UNF SBDC by Small Business Resource Center Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
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Joyce M. Rosenberg writes in this Associated Press article, that visionary small businesses are preparing now for the turnaround and will be poised to take advantage of new growth while their competition only slowly awakens. If you don’t have a plan, you need to create one. If you have a plan, it probably needs updating. […]
Filed under: Associated Press, Business Plans, Charles Rutenberg Realty, Field of Flowers, Jacksonville, Joyce M. Rosenberg, Small Business Blog, UNF, UNF SBDC, Web Marketing Therapy by Small Business Resource Center Monday, June 15th, 2009
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A business plan is the cornerstone of starting a business as well as a significant tool for monitoring the progress and growth of your existing company. Below are 11 key reasons why you should have a business plan.1. To Attract Investors. Before investors can decide whether or not to back your business financially, they will […]
Filed under: Business Plans, Pitch Then Plan, UNF SBDC by Small Business Resource Center Saturday, December 6th, 2008
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Many of our clients come in asking about business plans. There are many reasons they are doing this. Sometimes it is because they realize they need to get their idea out of their head and on to paper. Other clients want a business plan because they talked to a bank and realized that they […]
Filed under: Business Plans, Guy Kawasaki, Pitch Then Plan by Small Business Resource Center Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
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