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SBA recognizes Latino entrepreneurs during Hispanic Heritage Month
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Born to a single mother in Argentina, Lorena Cantarovici says she grew up constantly on the verge of homelessness.
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7 Marketing Mistakes That Can Come Back to Haunt You
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It may be the season for ghosts and goblins, but ghastly creatures aren’t the only things that can haunt a small business owner. Making any one of the 7 common marketing mistakes below can have frightening consequences for your small business.
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SBA’s Lender Match Upgrade Connects Small Businesses and Lenders
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There is little question that small businesses drive America’s economic growth, and capital is often key in providing the fuel for that growth.
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Lifelong Learning Ensures Success for Small Business Mentors
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To succeed in small business, entrepreneurs must be committed to learning throughout their careers. That learning doesn’t stop once they gain the expertise and confidence to become business mentors.
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Why Bother with Financial Forecasts
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Do you reject financial forecasting because it’s going to be wrong, or it’s too hard to do? Do you think it takes an MBA or CPA to do right?
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Take Your Small Business Global
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Is your business struggling to thrive? If you’re finding it hard to stay afloat—be it by maintaining a profit or maximizing your outputs, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of International Trade has a solution that can help your business.
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The Pros and Cons of Owning A Retail Franchise
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The retail sector of franchising is huge. According to a recent report* from Franchise Direct, the retail franchise sector brings in nearly $70 billion dollars per year, while directly employing over 815, 000 people.
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Conversation with SBA’s 2017 Exporter of the Year
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Rose Morris is the ‘mompreneur’ behind The Safety Sleeper™, the winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2017 Exporter of the Year Award.
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Here’s how to access SBA’s hurricane recovery resources
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The onslaught of powerful hurricanes over the past few weeks has posed major challenges for affected communities and our nation as a whole.
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How to Open a Business Credit File
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As a business owner, it’s crucial to improve your company’s ability to acquire credit and funding. A business credit file is every bit as important as your personal credit file.