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Today, the President announced several important new initiatives to continue strengthening the rural economy and to create jobs in rural areas. As part of the White House Rural Council ’s efforts to improve federal government coordination on rural ...
Read More About Giving Rural America More Tools to Grow and Create Jobs (co-written with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
SBA’s small business programs range from guaranteed loans to disaster assistance and procurement programs. But how can you know if your business qualifies for SBA assistance? After all, what makes a small business “small” and a large ...
Read More About SBA Size Standards, Pt. 1 – A Quick Guide by Industry
What is a Surety Bond?
A surety bond ensures contract completion in the event of contractor default. A project owner (called an obligee) seeks a contractor (called a principal) to fulfill a contract. The contractor obtains a surety bond from a surety company. If ...
Read More About Surety Bonds: The Basics
While there is no such thing as free money in business, if you operate a registered non-profit, you might be eligible for a government grant. In this case, you will need to get to know—Grants.gov
Grants.gov is a freely available, government-operated online ...
Read More About Operate a Non-Profit?: Then Get to Know Grants.gov
Financing Your Start Up with Venture Capital Venture capital refers to investments made into start-up or emerging companies with high potential for growth and return. Venture capitalists not only provide money, but also business planning expertise and assistance to ...
Read More About Venture Capital & Equity Capital Programs
Many small business owners fear that it's too costly to adopt eco-friendly practices. However, small investments can reap large gains by simply tweaking workplace behaviors and making a few low-cost upgrades. Tips for Eco-Friendly Businesses on a Budget ...
Read More About Save Energy, Save Money: Small Steps Your Business Can Take Today