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I am starting college 4 days per week in the morning until afternoon and I have decided to start my own small balloon boquet business. I am a very experienced balloon twister and entertainer as well. Tonight I finished designing my business card and flyer. It states that I do Balloon Bouquets, Twisting Entertainment, and Event Decor. I have an ad on Craigslist.
What should I do now to get some business?

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Hi. I need suggestions from people with experience of applying for bank loan to start up any new business. What is the eligibility criteria? What are the mandatory requirements for getting approved? new business in terms of small scale.

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I trying to locate person’s interested in being part of a small business community. We can exchange ideas about ways we can make business more profitable and better to generate wealth.

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I want to open up a small business retail boutique selling
designer streetwear, artwork, music, and the like early next year.
What should my first steps be?
What do I do if I want to carry a clothing line in my store?
Profits are not a main concern, but how do I stay in business for awhile and work towards opening other stores?
Please help a young entrepreneur out.
Thanks.

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I am interested in purchasing my friends resturant to help him get out of debt. He had it incorporated. So I will be owning my own corporation. How do banks and lenders view you as far as credit wise? Is it linked to my personal credit rating or do I get a separate rating for the business(corporation)? Please help before I make a big mistake. I appreciate any and all answers!

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I heard that there are number of downsides being small business owner. Besides having to work long hrs and be constantly worried about your business and the competitors nearby, there is a high risk of going bankrupt. I was told that 80% of small businesses go bankrupt within its first 2 years. Sure, you make a lot of money if your firm becomes successful, but it seems there are many hurdles before reaching that state.
Knowing that, is it worth the risk starting your own small business for people with not much entreprenurial experience? What are the characteristics of people who own successful small business?

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By “small business”, I’m referring to a small, privately-owned/self-employed business. For example, a computer business, a doctor’s office, lawyer’s office, car repair, etc. This also includes online businesses.

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We have all seen this happen. Smaller retail stores often close shortly after a large retail chain opens nearby, because the small business has to charge higher prices due to a lower volume of business. This applies to everything from clothing to auto parts to grocery stores.
How can a small business increase traffic and stay competitive with the large chains, and still maintain a decent profit margin?

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I am starting a flooring business and want to do everything properly obviously. How do I register the business and register for tax? Is there anything else I need to know?! Thank you!

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