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Hearing from Real Small Business Owners
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Small business owners are always thinking: about their next sale, next potential customer, long to-do lists. At night, sleep may elude them as the day’s worries percolate.
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Sharing your wisdom: National Volunteer Week
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“We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.”
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Get Ready for National Small Business Week
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SBA is gearing up for National Small Business Week, which will be taking place April 30th – May 6th. And like last year, we’re taking the show on the road to celebrate small businesses across the United States.
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Writing YOUR success story
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Once upon a time…. It’s the classic opening to our favorite fairy tales. As children we dream of magic potions and knights in shining armor that will provide our happily ever after.
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Setting Up a Social Media Calendar for Your Small Business
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Social media marketing is powerful, but can become a time sink if you let it. And face it, none of us have unlimited resources — we have to use the time and staff we have wisely.
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Franchise Fees: Why Do You Pay Them And How Much Are They?
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There are plenty of myths about franchising. A great deal of them revolve around money.
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Qualified Small Business Stock: What Is It and How to Use It
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Imagine owning stock in a company where the price appreciates greatly, you sell it, and pay no tax on your profit. That’s what can happen with qualified small business stock (QSBS).
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Celebrating SCORE Mentors in Action
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Did you know that April 23-29, 2017, is National Volunteer Week? This week is dedicated to promote and honor those who volunteer in our communities, as well as to encourage volunteerism across the nation.
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Startup Business Ideas: 4 Steps to Identify the Right One
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Have you always wanted to start your own business? Do you have a lot of business ideas but don’t know which one to pursue?
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10 Ways to Get New Customers
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Every small business owner wants to attract new customers. Here are 10 time-tested ways to help you bring in “new blood.”