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  • Industry Word
    Get Ready for National Small Business Week
              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. We’re excited...
    Industry Word - April 21, 2017
  • Industry Word
    Setting Up a Social Media Calendar for Your Small Business
    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.Setting up a social media calendar helps organize your business’s efforts and make the most of your limited...
    Industry Word - April 20, 2017
  • Industry Word
    Franchise Fees: Why Do You Pay Them And How Much Are They?
    There are plenty of myths about franchising. A great deal of them revolve around money. I hear these two statements a lot: “Franchise companies make most of their profits from franchise fees.”“If it wasn’t for those franchise fees, I’d probably consider buying a...
    Industry Word - April 18, 2017
  • Starting a Business
    Celebrating SCORE Mentors in Action
    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.  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is excited to celebrate National...
    Starting a Business - April 13, 2017
  • Industry Word
    Qualified Small Business Stock: What Is It and How to Use It
    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). Also referred to as Section 1202 stock because that’s the section in the Tax Code that governs it, QSBS...
    Industry Word - April 13, 2017
  • Industry Word
    Startup Business Ideas: 4 Steps to Identify the Right One
    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?Don’t worry because you’re not alone.  According to Gallup, Inc, 25% of American adults have dreamed of starting their own business but have not yet taken...
    Industry Word - April 12, 2017
  • Industry Word
    10 Ways to Get New Customers
    Every small business owner wants to attract new customers. Here are 10 time-tested ways to help you bring in “new blood.”1.      Ask for referrals. Referrals are one of the best ways to get new customers—but if you sit back and wait for your current...
    Industry Word - April 06, 2017
  • Industry Word
    Happy National Volunteer Month!
    Ask any one of America’s 62 million volunteers why they give their time, and you’d probably get nearly 62 million unique answers.But some reasons for volunteering — and the benefits — are universal: a greater connection to one’s community; an opportunity to share...
    Industry Word - April 04, 2017
  • Starting a Business
    Financial Fitness for Your Small Business
    On March 31, 2017, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed April National Financial Capability Month and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is excited to be a part of its observation. National Financial Capability Month is dedicated to promoting the resources that help Americans make...
    Starting a Business - April 03, 2017
  • SBA News and Views
    Taking a Risk
     Entrepreneurs know that every small business starts with taking a risk.We have an idea for a product or service, but even the best ideas require a leap of faith. Whether it is our money or time or the security of working for someone else, we put ourselves on the line when we pursue our goals...
    SBA News and Views - March 30, 2017

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