SBA blog

As the fourth quarter of the year approaches, it's easy to get caught up in what for many businesses is the busiest time of year: the holidays.

From baseball caps and logoed T-shirts to USB drives and key chains, promotional products are part of many small businesses' marketing mix. But since these products can quickly get costly, how can you ensure you're getting the most from them?

Whether you are just branching out or gearing up for your umpteenth year in business, it never hurts to have a supportive network around you. Owning a business can not only be stressful but lonely.

Launching or transitioning your side job into a full-time venture is stressful, demanding and exciting. One of the first steps is to consider your startup costs, or expenses in the beginning phases of entrepreneurship.Startup costs will vary from ind

Don't underestimate the value of a sales forecast for running a business effectively.

Ask the typical small business owner which methods his or her company uses to communicate with customers, and email is likely to be at or near the top of the list. But what happens as your business grows?

The correct way to choose, research and potentially buy a franchise can be likened to running a 10,000-meter race (which equals 6.2137 miles</em>), in which it's imperative to pace yourself if you want to have any chance of winning.

If your business is part of the small minority of businesses who successfully maneuver those challenging early years, then you might be thinking, "what's next?".

Back-to-school refrains are in the air, making it a great time to think about how you can help your staff get the education and training they need to improve and be better employees.

Getting approved for funding for your business is dependent on your perceived ability to repay the loan or line of credit. That's why it's important to make your application for credit or a loan stand out and show that your business is creditworthy.