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Make the Most of Your Ultimate Marketing Tool

There is one marketing and sales tool you always have with you: yourself. As a small business owner, you are the face of your business brand to every potential prospect you meet. How well are you using your personal power to promote your business and your brand? Here are three things that can make...

Industry Word - December 04, 2018
Industry Word

Veterans and Franchise Ownership: A Good Match?

In a word: yes. Experience shows that most of our military veterans are uniquely qualified to own and operate a franchise business.In this post, I am going to give you the reasons why veterans are ideally suited to manage a franchise, as well as several useful tips for veterans who are looking to...

Industry Word - November 28, 2018
SBA News and Views

Millennial Entrepreneurs are a Force for Change

Millennials are believed to be among the largest generation in the United States, even on the cusp of surpassing the great generation of Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living adult generation. There is no doubt that Millennials have made their mark and their inclination for all things...

SBA News and Views - November 21, 2018
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20 Things You Can Sell Online that You Might Not Have Thought Of

You already know that you can build a business selling collectibles on eBay or ebooks on Amazon, but those are just a couple of the options out there for selling products and services online. From virtual services to physical products that use your own unique designs, check out these suggestions...

Industry Word - November 19, 2018
Industry Word

Credit Inquiries: What You Should Know About Hard and Soft Pulls

Credit Inquiries: What You Should Know About Hard and Soft PullsDid you know every time someone, including you, reviews your credit report a credit inquiry is added to your report instantly?A credit inquiry is a request that’s made by a “legitimate business” to check credit report...

Industry Word - November 14, 2018
Industry Word

What to Do about a Retirement Plan for Your Business?

According to the Census Bureau, only 45 percent of workers at companies with 1 to 49 employees had access to a retirement plan. This percentage jumped to 76 percent at companies with 50 to 99 employees, and to 90 percent for companies with 100 or more employees. What can small businesses do to...

Industry Word - November 07, 2018
SBA News and Views

Here’s how to avoid disaster recovery scams

Last week, I visited Florida communities recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael. The SBA’s disaster assistance team is working long hours at local recovery centers, helping homeowners, renters and businesses navigate the challenges that come with financing the...

SBA News and Views - November 05, 2018
SBA News and Views

SBA celebrates National Veterans Small Business Week

Jordan and Kristin Winspear own a construction company that is building a parking garage for the VA Hospital in Boise, Idaho. Not only is the project financially attractive, Jordan says it’s personally gratifying – as a service-disabled veteran of the Coast Guard, he spent ten years...

SBA News and Views - November 01, 2018
SBA News and Views

SBA Recognizes National Native American Heritage Month

During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the traditions, contributions and impact of American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians in our communities and our nation. As an enrolled member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, it is with great pride that my work focuses on...

SBA News and Views - November 01, 2018
Industry Word

What is a Call to Action and Why Do You Need One On Your Website

What is a Call to Action and Why Do You Need One on Your WebsiteA Call to Action (CTA) on a website is an instruction to the visitor in order to encourage them to take some kind of action. A Call to Action might be simple instructional text, such as “call us now”, “find out more...

Industry Word - October 30, 2018