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7 Ways to Improve Your Website Homepage
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Here are 7 low cost ways to improve a homepage to meet today’s standards — and they may be easier than you think.
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A New Tool for Understanding Export Regulations
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Are there U.S. laws or regulations to review? Is an export license necessary? Are there any restrictions on selling to any people or places?
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5 Ways to Separate Your Personal and Business Finances
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As a business owner, establishing a distinct separation between your personal finances and your business finances is pivotal for protecting your own assets and credit.
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Review Your Workplace Safety Policies
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The law and good business practices require employers to provide a workplace that’s free from safety and health hazards that are known (or should be known).
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Celebrating two years of service to the SBA and America’s 30 million small businesses
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Two years ago today, I had the distinct honor of being sworn in as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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These 3 FDD Items Really Matter
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If you decide to go down the franchise business opportunity path, one of the business artifacts you’ll become familiar with is the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Chatbots for Customer Service: How Small Businesses are Using Them
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Chatbots are computer programs that are able to converse with people online using human-like speech. They’re common within messaging apps and live chat features to help businesses answer customer queries, increase sales and save time.
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Mentoring: the missing link to small business growth and survival
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As a former small business owner and entrepreneur, I know first-hand the support, resources and access to networks and financing that entrepreneurs need.
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2019 National Small Business Week Awards: Are you SBA’s Next Winner?
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Are you a small business owner with an amazing success story to tell? If so, submit your nomination today for SBA’s National Small Business Week awards.
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How to Write Your Business Plan, 2019 Style
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Are you thinking about starting a business in 2019? This is a good time to go over the essentials of how to write, review, and manage your business plan.