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Austin Company Finds Success in the Global Marketplace with Help from SBA and the Department of Commerce
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Optimal Electronics provides software solutions for electronics manufacturing companies. Their strength is the ability to develop and implement state of the art algorithms and customize solutions for specific customer requirements.
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Customer Testimonials: Maximize Their Marketing Impact
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Customer testimonials are still effective marketing tools. Given Americans’ increasing reliance on others’ opinions when buying everything from lipstick to enterprise-level software, testimonials may be more important than ever.
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How Much Energy Do You Need to Own and Operate a Franchise?
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There’s hard work, and there’s really hard work. Owning and operating a franchise business falls under “really hard work.” Are you prepared for it?
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Entrepreneurs Shine During National Small Business Week
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National Small Business Week shines a spotlight on our nation’s 30 million small businesses. Through awards ceremonies, media interviews and community events, we honor entrepreneurs whose achievements stand out.
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Don’t Get Fooled by These 7 Marketing Myths
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Did you get pranked on April Fool’s Day? Even if you got through April 1 unscathed, you might still fall victim to some common marketing misconceptions. Don’t get fooled by these seven marketing myths.
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What Makes Up a Small Business Credit Report?
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A business credit report is an essential tool for banks, lenders, suppliers and credit grantors in assessing the creditworthiness of small businesses. The information contained in a report provides crucial details needed to make informed credit decisions.
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5 Challenges for Family-Owned Businesses
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SCORE found that of the 28.8 million small businesses in the U.S., 19% are family-owned businesses (any business in which two or more family members operate the company and the majority control lies within the family).
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5 Essential Pages For Your Small Business Website
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There are certain pages every website can’t be without. A small business’s site needs to give visitors what they are most likely to be looking for.
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Lorenzana Brothers Help Small Businesses Start, Grow and Succeed
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April 10 is National Siblings Day and we’re celebrating here at the U.S. Small Business Administration with the Lorenzana brothers.
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The Good Karma of Being a Business Mentor
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April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who give their time and talents to benefit others.