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What Happens When You Tell Everyone You're Buying A Franchise
… What Happens When You Tell Everyone You're Buying A Franchise May 17, 2016 To … business owner. He calls you. “Tom, I hear you're going to buy a franchise. Are you sure you know what you're getting … -
Develop your export plan
… Develop your export plan It may be easier than you think to expand your market. Even small businesses can … Protect your intellectual property internationally When selling internationally, it is important to protect the … explore e-commerce and digital trade. International shipping Once you have decided when and where to start … -
Become an SBA surety partner
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When To Say No To A Franchise Opportunity
… When To Say No To A Franchise Opportunity February 16, 2017 When you first start looking at franchise opportunities, you’re … on the search. The search for the right franchise to buy takes longer than most people expect it to. It’s more … -
Office of Inspector General Hotline
… of risks and trends that affect the SBA’s programs. Before you begin, make sure you have the following information … required to disclose personally identifying information when submitting your complaint to the OIG, and the OIG does … About SBA Fraud (Video) and Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Online Complaint Submission System Report fraud, waste, … -
8(a) program administration
… 8(a) program administration As a contracting officer, you can help socially and economically disadvantaged … businesses each year. To help meet that goal, you can make set-asides awards for businesses that … can do the work. Find contractors 8(a) program protests When the government awards a contract, someone may challenge … -
First Draw PPP loan
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Basic requirements
… small business must meet some basic requirements before you can compete for government contracts. Content Get proper … In order to sell goods and services to the government, you’ll have to register your small business. Unique Entity … 12-character, alpha-numeric value. You will receive a UEI when you register with SAM at SAM.gov . Entities doing … -
Prepare for emergencies
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HUBZone administration
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Break-even point
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Reporting identity theft
… the steps below to report identity theft. Content If you suspect that someone used your personal information … as the message subject, and draft and send your message. When SBA responds to your message, you will receive … credit report regularly. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com , the only authorized source for obtaining the free … -
Get more funding
… If your business is up and running but needs more capital, you can rely on familiar options. However, funding an … investors, and even crowdfunders can use that information when they decide whether to fund your business. Sell … business loan, look into SBA-guaranteed loans . When a bank thinks your business is too risky to lend money, … -
How to win contracts
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Manage your finances
… can help keep your business running smoothly. Make sure you maintain proper bookkeeping and have a basic knowledge of … 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 … -
Governing rules and responsibilities
… own supplement to the FAR. As a government contractor, you also must comply with labor standards statutes (Service … states that a particular statute isn’t applicable. You should understand the contract provisions protecting the … apply to contract set-asides for small businesses when the contract amount exceeds $150,000, and all other … -
Social media privacy policies
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Plain language
… requires federal agencies like SBA to use plain language when communicating in writing with you. Content Plain language Plain language is clear, written … Small Business Administration (SBA) to use plain language when communicating in writing with you. Our commitment SBA is … -
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