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Catch Up on Marketing: 43 Things to Do During Downtime

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. For many small business owners, August’s steamy days bring a brief lull before things pick up again in the fall. That makes now a good time to catch up on some marketing activities you’ve been putting on the back burner. Here are 43 things you...

Industry Word - August 16, 2018
SBA News and Views

One year later…

Over the past year, the U.S. Small Business Administration has helped thousands of residents and entrepreneurs in Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico rebuild their homes and businesses damaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Many are still...

SBA News and Views - August 14, 2018
SBA News and Views

2019 National Small Business Week Awards: Are you SBA’s Next Winner?

Are you a small business owner with an amazing success story to tell? If so, submit your nomination today for SBA’s National Small Business Week awards.Since 1963, National Small Business Week has served as our nation’s salute to small business owners. That’s more than 50...

SBA News and Views - August 09, 2018
SBA News and Views

SBA helps entrepreneurs sprout small businesses from farmers’ market roots

If you’re shopping at a farmers’ market this summer, you’re likely enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables that are the end results of a season of hard work. You may also be supporting a business that’s just getting started.Entrepreneurs often use their local farm stand as...

SBA News and Views - August 08, 2018
SBA News and Views

What Small Businesses Should Know About Tariffs

Recently the United States Government announced several new tariff increases. The U.S. Department of Commerce implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports for national security reasons. Separately, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced tariffs to combat unfair trade...

SBA News and Views - August 08, 2018
Industry Word

For Smart Advice on Time Efficiencies, Look to Artificial Intelligence

When you think of artificial intelligence, your mind might conjure images of futuristic robots or computers that are able to act as humans do. But AI isn’t just an idea for the future. It’s making a real impact on businesses today and could factor even larger in the years to come.An...

Industry Word - August 06, 2018
SBA News and Views

Small businesses pledge to support workforce development & training

Melissa Wegman’s family has owned a small business in Ohio for 51 years, but she’s worried about finding the skilled workers she needs to ensure the modular furniture systems company continues to grow.“With the economy as strong as it is, we are looking feverishly for people who...

SBA News and Views - August 02, 2018
Industry Word

Tax Issues for Your Business in a Rising Interest Rate Environment

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates in June 2018, the second hike thus far in 2018, and indicated that there may be two more increases before the end of the year. While interest rates are still very low, the increases can impact your business. There are certain strategies to consider in a...

Industry Word - August 02, 2018
SBA News and Views

SBA celebrates 65 years going to bat for small businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration is celebrating its 65th year as the key resource for America’s entrepreneurs as they start and grow their small businesses. As Administrator of the SBA, I’m honored to serve as head coach of a team of all-stars. So it’s fitting the SBA is...

SBA News and Views - July 30, 2018
Industry Word

How to Find a Franchise That Fits

If you’re considering becoming the owner of a franchise business, it’s important to make sure you’re looking into franchises that are the right fit.But finding the right franchise opportunity for you is only part of the picture.Finding a FitFinding, researching, and potentially...

Industry Word - July 24, 2018