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We’re Fighting for Veterans this National Veterans Small Business Week
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Is your company ready for Small Business Saturday? If not, you could be missing out on one of the biggest shopping days of the year — and that revenue can go far to kick off your holiday season!
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SBA Extends Resources to Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurs
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This year, to support current and future service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded three institutions and one business the Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (SDVETP) grant.
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4 Marketing Ideas for Veterans Day
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There’s a lot going on with military veterans in the next few weeks. Veterans Day is on Friday, November 11. Before that, the Small Business Administration is celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week October 31-November 4.
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Veterans Entrepreneurship‚ Reaching Across Generations
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Across the generations, military, veteran, and military spouse entrepreneurs have pursued their version of the American dream — owning and operating a business.
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10 Ways to Keep Your Mobile Devices (and the Data on Them) More Secure
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Mobile devices pose heightened security risks. Those risks come in several forms. Devices — including business data saved on them such as call records, contacts, images, videos, documents and email messages — can be lost or stolen.
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Part 2 – How to Prepare for a Trade Show and Justify Your Budget
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Before you get started, make sure to read part one. Step Two: Organize your on-site participation. Hold a pre-show meeting or conference call with all exhibit staff. Provide supporting handouts and a list of your objectives.
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Fundamentals of Lean Business Planning
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Every business owner should be aware of lean business planning.
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Part 1 – How to Prepare for a Trade Show and Justify Your Budget
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You’re back in the office after the show. You’ve thanked everyone, collected all the leads — and even collected more leads this year.
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It’s a Big Deal to Be a Women-Owned Small Business
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While businesses are barred from discriminating against job applicants and employees on the basis of sex, the federal government does give a little edge to businesses owned by women.
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The Pros and Cons of Being the Boss
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There are pros and cons to any decisions you make in your life. This includes the small ones and the big ones.