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A mentor is someone who has been there before (think about entrepreneurs and TV personalities like Gordon Ramsay or Donald Trump). They are experienced, successful, and can provide advice and guidance' for no real personal gain.
But how do you find a mentor? ...
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Recently, SBA kicked off the 2012 Emerging Leaders (known as the e200) executive-level training initiative for small business owners in 27 cities, including 10 Native American communities.
The e200 is an intensive training program for small companies that ...
Read More About SBA Continues to Help Strengthen Small Businesses in Indian Country
Software is now officially approaching its 60th birthday – did you know that? Software got its start in the 1950s. And computers have had a place in the small business workplace for decades, especially starting in the1980s with the advent of Apple ...
Read More About 4 Ways Technology Helps You Run Your Business
When yo-re the business owner, ther-s no one behind you. Yo're the back-stop' (Warren Brown, Washington, D.C. Small Business Person of the Year 2006).
How many days and nights has this reality kept you on your toes? From making sure your business ...
Read More About SBA, SCORE, and SBDCs Explained - 3 Essential Local Resources for Small Business Owners
Federal, state and local governments offer a wide range of financing programs to help small businesses start and grow their operations. These programs include low-interest loans, venture capital, and scientific and economic development grants.
Use our Loans and ...
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How does your business cope with the peaks and valleys of increased workload? By hiring the expertise of subcontractors, independent contractors, or freelancers to handle your extra work, your business can quickly scale up without creating a lot of additional ...
Read More About How to Use Subcontractors to Save Money and Increase Business Agility