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What is Debt Capital? Here’s What you Need to Know

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Debt capital is one of many funding options available for entrepreneurs and small businesses. As the name suggests, it’s essentially “debt” that’s acquired by taking [Read More…]

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What is a Venture Capital Firm?

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When researching the different ways to fund your business, you may come across investors or a group of investors known as a “venture capital firm.” [Read More…]

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6 Things to Consider Before Starting a Business

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Are you thinking about�starting a�business? If so, here are a few things that you should consider. Under What Legal Structure will my Business Operate? This [Read More…]

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Common Reasons for Small Business Failure

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There are more than 28 million small businesses operating in the United States with fewer than 500 employees, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). [Read More…]

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Making the Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur

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Are you thinking about starting your own business? Making the transition from employee to entrepreneur is a big step — and that’s putting it mildly. [Read More…]

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7 Steps for Starting Your Own Business

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So, you want to start your own business? Doing so gives you full control over your financial institution. Instead of relying on a “boss,” you [Read More…]

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How to Raise Capital for Your Business or Project

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Insufficient capital is one of the most common reasons why startups and new small businesses fail. Regardless of your industry or niche, you are going [Read More…]

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Tips for Startup Business Success in 2016

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Statistics show that roughly half of all startup businesses will fail within their first five years of operation. The success rate becomes even lower past [Read More…]

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How to Craft a Mission Statement for your Small Business

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Does your small business have a clear, well-defined mission statement? If not, it should! According to Gallup, having a mission benefits small businesses in several [Read More…]

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Commonly Overlooked Tax Write-Offs for Small Businesses

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In case you didn’t get the memo, tax day is right around the corner.� This year (2016), the Internal Revenue Service has placed a filing [Read More…]

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Polio, World War II, the Academy Awards, and Business Financing

“What on Earth can financing of a worthwhile Project possibly have to do with Polio, World War II and the Academy Awards?” Occasionally, Intrepid will [Read More…]