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How to Expand Your Small Business—and How to Finance It

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  successful small business , Running a successful small business requires careful planning. It also requires the right financing. For many small business owners this can present a challenge—should they bootstrap the expenses or take out a small business loan? Studies show that a mix of both is often the answer and it’s important to have a clear sense of growth   potential  first. Here are a few expert tips to help you grow your business and access the funding you need to take it to the next level. Focus On Strategic Planning One of the core components of any successful business is a clear strategy. This includes establishing a framework for business decisions, as well as outlining your company values and your mission. If you’re just starting out, take some time to think through your vision for the business. Are you hoping to keep things relatively streamlined or are you looking to scale quickly? If you’re already established, taking stock of your existing goals can help ...

How to Start an Online Business

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- How to Start an Online Business [8 Simple Steps] Want to start an online business? So do many other aspiring entrepreneurs. But the sad truth is— About 90% will fail in the first 120 days… And that’s a good thing. Why? Because after reading this guide you’ll know exactly what it takes to join the 10% of successful online business owners. Let’s get you ready to get it up and running. 1. Find the right product Before you start selling anything, you must decide on products and range. This is arguably one of the most important decisions to make before  starting an online business . And you must be quite specific, too. Why? An online clothing store can sell such specific items as shoes, underwear, cycling clothing, or maternity wear, for example. But it can also have multiple product categories and offer a wide variety of products. What you want to sell will impact all the subsequent steps. Need product ideas? Since we have a dedicated article on  the best things to sell online ,...