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https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/jun/01/sba-announces-first-online-veteran-owned-small-business-entrepreneurial-training-program… SBA Announces First Online Veteran-Owned Small Business Entrepreneurial Training … Small Business Administration today announced the first online Veteran Entrepreneurial Training and Resource Network … necessary to grow their own small business. The program is free and open to veterans and family members of established …
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How Choosing And Buying A Franchise Is Like The 10,000 Meter Run
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-choosing-buying-franchise-10000-meter-run… 2016 The correct way to choose, research and potentially buy a franchise can be likened to running a 10,000-meter race … Libava The correct way to choose, research and potentially buy a franchise can be likened to running a 10,000-meter race … to buy. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has an online training course that's helpful and convenient for … -
Where To Find Small Business Loans Online
https://www.sba.gov/blog/where-find-small-business-loans-online… Where To Find Small Business Loans Online May 23, 2017 Small businesses have more choices and … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … visit an online financing marketplace, such as Biz2Credit.com, Lendio.com or Fundera.com. Such financing marketplaces … -
Manage your finances
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/manage-your-finances… and analyzing segments of your business, like comparing online sales to face-to-face sales. Cost-benefit analysis … $1,000 each year, and you’d also have to spend $2,000 to buy outdoor tables and chairs. Your cost-benefit analysis … Available cash Bank reconciliation Payroll Need help? Get free business counseling Find counselors Last updated March … -
Native American-owned businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/native-american-owned-businesses… our 8(a) Business Development Program is right for you. Free technical assistance ONAA offers free technical assistance for a variety of business types. … National Congress of American Indians Need help? Get free business counseling Find counselors Short URL: … -
5 Ways to Start Selling Online
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-ways-start-selling-online… 5 Ways to Start Selling Online December 19, 2019 Today’s sellers have a ton of … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … or pre-made options to facilitate things like payments or buy buttons. This makes the process of getting up and … -
SBA Introduces Online Tutorials for Small Businesses Seeking Federal R&D Funding
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/jul/21/sba-introduces-online-tutorials-small-businesses-seeking-federal-rd-funding… SBA Introduces Online Tutorials for Small Businesses Seeking Federal R&D … anticipated Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) online tutorials to help small businesses navigate the SBIR … the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen … -
Calculate your startup costs
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/calculate-your-startup-costs… into one of three categories: brick-and-mortar businesses, online businesses, and service providers. You’ll face … expenses depending on your business type. Brick and mortar Online Service There are common startup costs you’re likely … startup costs. Calculate startup costs Need help? Get free business counseling Find counselors Last updated July … -
SBA Presents Free Webinar Series to Help Small Businesses Navigate the HUBZone Program
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/jan/30/sba-presents-free-webinar-series-help-small-businesses-navigate-hubzone-program… SBA Presents Free Webinar Series to Help Small Businesses Navigate the … before the Feb. 7 webinar begins: http://ems7.intellor.com/login/714969 Feb. 14 HUBZone Joint Ventures: How to … before the Feb. 14 webinar begins: http://ems7.intellor.com/login/714968 Feb. 21 Continued HUBZone Compliance: How … -
Stay legally compliant
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/stay-legally-compliant… important decisions with your business. Comply before they buy John and Kelly learned about laws and regulations their … inform employees of their rights. They get these posters free of charge from the U.S. Department of Labor. John and … The Federal Communications Commission Need help? Get free business counseling Find counselors Last updated May 29, … -
Get federal and state tax ID numbers
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/get-federal-state-tax-id-numbers… and apply for business licenses and permits . It's free to apply for an EIN, and you should do it right after … on websites that charge a fee – the EIN application is free of cost . Change or replace your EIN If you already have … a Social Security number. John and Kelly apply for an EIN online via the IRS EIN Assistant, free of charge. They … -
Resource Partners/grantees
https://www.sba.gov/brand/for-partners/resource-partners-grantees… Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) flyer Increase Your Online Sales in the Global Marketplace: E-Commerce and … to Business Factsheet Military Spouse Pathway to Business Online Fact Sheet Military Spouse Pathway to Business Online Flyer Disaster Assistance When Disaster Strikes … -
Office of Entrepreneurial Development
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-entrepreneurial-development… SCORE – A nonprofit SBA Resource Partner, provides free mentoring to entrepreneurs and small business owners … entrepreneurs and small business owners free, on-demand online courses covering essential business topics from … experts. OED’s specific initiatives include SBA’s free online Learning Center , SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging … -
Free Resources to Help You Write Business Plan
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-11/free-resources-help-you-write-business-plan… Free Resources to Help You Write Business Plan November 25, … help at any stage of your business journey. Browse SBA’s online courses on topics ranging from starting a business … plans: Need a blueprint? The SBA has you covered. Our online business guide gives a detailed overview of business … -
Essential Steps to Handle Negative Reviews
https://www.sba.gov/blog/essential-steps-handle-negative-reviews… Steps to Handle Negative Reviews October 4, 2018 Bad online reviews can cause potential customers to shop … business’ bottom line. If your business has received a bad online review, here are steps you can take to handle it and … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … -
10 Cheap Ways to Market Your Business Online
https://www.sba.gov/blog/10-cheap-ways-market-your-business-online… 10 Cheap Ways to Market Your Business Online May 10, 2016 The internet has opened all kinds of … blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility Corp, about.com and business.com. Read more about Marco Carbajo The … – Platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo and Dailymotion offer a free way to distribute videos, but in order to success put up … -
Reporting identity theft
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/reporting-identity-theft… completed SBA Declaration of Identity Theft form Report online If you know the loan number of the suspected … help. FTC will guide you through the process for placing a free, one-year fraud alert on your credit, getting your free … credit report regularly. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com , the only authorized source for obtaining the free … -
SBA Proposes Certification Rule for Women-Owned Small Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/sba-proposes-certification-rule-women-owned-small-businesses… published a proposed rule that will provide a free online application process for women-owned small … applicants of its fees and the option to use SBA’s free online certification process. Adopt a $750,000 net worth … -
Get business insurance
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/get-business-insurance… buying process and can save you money. Four steps to buy business insurance Assess your risks . Think about what … business and how they affect your coverage. Need help? Get free business counseling Find counselors Last updated April … -
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https://www.sba.gov/home… startup costs Establish business credit Fund your business Buy an existing business or franchise Launch your business … Hire and manage employees Pay taxes Stay legally compliant Buy assets and equipment Marketing and sales AI for small … Minority-owned businesses How we help small businesses Free business counseling Get business advice from our …