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https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/export-products/international-sales/develop-your-export-plan… funded through a partnership with SBA. Their advisors offer free business consulting and low-cost training … going global. Contact the toll-free trade hotline at 855-722-4877 or reach out by email at … market data and export resources. Additionally, SBA’s online learning platform includes a “Growing Globally” …
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How to Get Past the Fear of Buying a Franchise
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-get-past-fear-buying-franchise… I’m referring to is from employee to employer. And it’s a big one. The reason it’s so big is because of all the … to lose money. But there’s something else. When you fail at something, it affects you on the inside. You may feel like … franchises you can afford. 3. Only look at franchises that offer an opportunity for you to use your top skills. 4. Do … -
Choose your business name
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/choose-your-business-name… and doesn’t clash with the types of goods and services you offer. Once you settle on a name you like, you need to … business structure and location. Entity name protects you at a state level Trademark protects you at a federal level … for their auto repair shop, and then built the business’ online presence. John and Kelly understand that a name is one … -
Get business insurance
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/get-business-insurance… from the kind of business structure you choose. A limited liability company (LLC) or a corporation status can … that’s added to homeowner’s insurance as a rider can offer protection for a small amount of business equipment and … buying process and can save you money. Four steps to buy business insurance Assess your risks . Think about what … -
Hire and manage employees
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/hire-manage-employees… to establish a payroll structure to hire employees to work at their auto repair shop. They write descriptions for each … needed — and post the openings on popular job boards online. John and Kelly set wages for each position, at least … and have a system in place to pay their employees. Plan to offer employee benefits Healthcare and other benefits play a … -
You Don’t Need to be a Big Business to Make a Big Difference This Earth Day
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Fund your business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/fund-your-business… traditional financing Almost all venture capitalists will, at a minimum, want a seat on the board of directors. So be … secure another 10 percent by starting a crowdfunding page online. Many residents are eager to have an auto repair shop … terms for your loan. Use Lender Match to find lenders who offer SBA-guaranteed loans If you have trouble getting a … -
20 Things You Can Sell Online that You Might Not Have Thought Of
https://www.sba.gov/blog/20-things-you-can-sell-online-you-might-not-have-thought… 20 Things You Can Sell Online that You Might Not Have Thought Of November 19, 2018 … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … templates for WordPress or Squarespace and then offer them for sale. You can sell them on dedicated … -
Find upcoming events
https://www.sba.gov/events… Wisconsin Wyoming Filter by meeting type - Any - In-person Online Hybrid Search results 11 - 20 of 1371 events Resource Partner event Online Toolkits To Help Create Smarter Prompts Tuesday, … 2026 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST Free Resource Partner event Online WBDC Orientation Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:00 - … -
SBA Offers One-on-One Assistance for a Limited Time for Virginians Applying for a Disaster Loan for July Flooding
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/oct/28/sba-offers-one-one-assistance-limited-time-virginians-applying-disaster-loan-july-flooding… SBA Offers One-on-One Assistance for a Limited Time for Virginians Applying for a Disaster Loan for … . SBA’s customer service representatives are available at the DLOC to answer questions about the disaster loan … each applicant’s financial condition. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s … -
Information quality guidelines
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/open-government/information-quality/information-quality-guidelines… or sponsored distribution” does not include: Distribution limited to government employees or SBA contractors or grantees Distribution intended to be limited to intra- or inter-agency use or sharing of … and policy rules, regulations, directives, and guidance at every step of the process. Information development When … -
Limited Guarantee
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HUBZone administration
https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/contracting-program-administration/hubzone-administration… the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that at least two responsible HUBZone small businesses will submit … evaluation preference for HUBZone small businesses. The offer of a HUBZone small business must be considered lower than the offer of a non-HUBZone/non-small business, provided that the … -
Governing rules and responsibilities
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/governing-rules-responsibilities… The small business prime contractor must provide at least 50% of the contract cost for personnel. Supply … The small business prime contractor must perform work for at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not … The small business prime contractor must perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract with its own … -
SBA Engages in Online Webinars to Reach American Entrepreneurs on Grant, Contracting, and Online Education Opportunities
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-engages-online-webinars-reach-american-entrepreneurs-grant-contracting-online-education… SBA Engages in Online Webinars to Reach American Entrepreneurs on Grant, … our tomorrow and building a better future for us all. A big part of our mission at SBA is to enable and empower those courageous, … SBA Engages in Online Webinars to Reach American Entrepreneurs on Grant, … -
Office of Inspector General Hotline
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/office-inspector-general-hotline… About SBA Fraud (Video) and Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Online Complaint Submission System Report fraud, waste, … Important Information Regarding Complaint Submission OIG's Online Complaint Submission System is fully automated. OIG … an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter via videophone at 855-440-4960 . For information specific to disaster loans, … -
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 … -
Big Sky Country Has a Big Winner: SBA’s 2022 National Exporter of the Year is Glacier Hops Ranch
https://www.sba.gov/blog/big-sky-country-has-big-winner-sbas-2022-national-exporter-year-glacier-hops-ranch… Big Sky Country Has a Big Winner: SBA’s 2022 National Exporter of the Year is … Big Sky Country Has a Big Winner: SBA’s 2022 National Exporter of the Year is … -
Creating A Savings Account For Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/creating-savings-account-your-business… Creating A Savings Account For Your Business May 12, 2016 "Save a part of your income and begin now, for the man with a … and entrepreneurs. Follow her on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman “Save a part of your … -
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 … you can choose from themes and templates. And some even offer further customization options. They also give you … or pre-made options to facilitate things like payments or buy buttons. This makes the process of getting up and …