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SBA is gearing up for National Small Business Week, June 17-21. This year we are taking the show on the road offering educational panels and workshops on topics like how to start...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 09:33
Father’s Day is right around the corner, providing another opportunity for small businesses to reach out to customers with an incentive to visit their stores, restaurants or websites and make a...
Using Testimonials, Endorsements and Online Reviews in Your Marketing – How to Ensure You Aren’t Breaking the Law
by Caron_Beesley on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 13:39
Do you use endorsements or testimonials from customers in your marketing or advertising? Many business owners do. The power of referrals and quotes from customers can mean the difference between...
by Caron_Beesley on Monday, June 3, 2013 - 07:34
Budgets are difficult to plan and maintain at the best of times – unexpected events, cash flow problems, supply chain issues and more can all reap havoc with even the most thoroughly planned...
by BarbaraWeltman on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 08:23
Insurance is the backstop for business owners when things go wrong. Things happen, but owners want to be financially protected for the unexpected. The problem is that owners may assume they’re...
SBA Has a New Initiative to Help Veterans Access Capital and Become Entrepreneurs or Expand Existing Businesses
by Rhett_Jeppson on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 14:04
Are you a veteran transitioning from active service and want to become an entrepreneur? Or perhaps you’ve been out of the service for some time and want to start a new small business or expand...
by Tim Berry on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 11:00
I’ve just finished a two-month period in which I’ve read more than 50 business plans as part of my role as judge of several major national business plan competitions and as managing...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 07:44
Did you give your business a spring clean this year? Are you looking for new ways to boost sales, build your brand or get your business plan back on track? This is the topic of one of SBA...
by Caron_Beesley on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 07:35
Is your small business looking to hire an intern this summer? You’re not alone! According to a December 2012 survey by Internships.com, 53 percent of the 300 companies surveyed plan to hire...
by Caron_Beesley on Monday, May 13, 2013 - 07:43
Considering upgrading your business’ point of sale system (POS) to one that runs on a mobile device or tablet? Mobile payment platforms that turn your tablet into a credit card processing...

by ngoriel on Monday, June 10, 2013 - 12:41