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Statement by SBA Administrator Guzman on Agency’s New Equity Action Plan
… Statement by SBA Administrator Guzman on Agency’s New Equity Action Plan WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas … -
Close or sell your business
… Close or sell your business Create a thorough plan to transfer ownership, sell, or close your business. Get … sale, but instead are able to finance a long-term payment plan. A gradual sale is a flexible option for transferring a … creditors and shareholders still requires a sound plan of action. Before terminating your lease, selling equipment, and … -
Investment capital
… SBICs invest in small businesses in the form of debt and equity. The SBA doesn’t invest directly into small … you can get SBICs invest in small businesses through debt, equity, or a combination of both. Debt is a loan an SBIC … your region, size, and industry. 2. Prepare your business plan Get ready to make the case that investing in your … -
An Effective Business Plan Can Plot the Course for Small Business Success
… An Effective Business Plan Can Plot the Course for Small Business Success November 30, 2023 December is National Write a Business Plan Month. The SBA encourages you to mark the occasion by … Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, … -
What to Include in a Product Plan
… What to Include in a Product Plan September 28, 2018 Whether it’s for a formal business plan, a lean business plan, or just optimizing management, if … lean business plans, you include just bullet point lists, action points, tasks, deadlines, and budgets; not … -
Digital SBA
… and on any device. Digital strategy The SBA Strategic Plan is working to provide better access to information and … The SBA Information Resources Management (IRM) Strategic Plan directly aligns with goals from the SBA Strategic Plan … achieve a specific objective. Cost avoidance represents an action taken in the immediate time frame that will decrease … -
3 Every Day Planning Essentials for All Businesses
… for All Businesses March 25, 2019 Formal business plan or not, here are three planning essentials that all … owners need to do. You may or may not need a business plan document for your business. Tim Berry Tim Berry is … Read more about Tim Berry Formal business plan or not, here are three planning essentials that all … -
What are business plan events?
… What are business plan events? January 23, 2018 What do you think of when you hear the phrase “business plan?” Does that bring to mind a formal document that starts … What do you think of when you hear the phrase “business plan?” Does that bring to mind a formal document that starts … -
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 Website October 30, 2018 "What is a Call to Action and Why Do You Need One on Your Website A Call to Action (CTA) on a website is an instruction to the visitor in … -
How to Write Your Business Plan, 2019 Style
… How to Write Your Business Plan, 2019 Style December 20, 2018 Are you thinking about … of how to write, review, and manage your business plan. Tim Berry Tim Berry is founder and Chairman of Palo … of how to write, review, and manage your business plan. Like so much else in business, the business plan has … -
5 Things Business Owners do Better with Lean Business Planning
… Business Planning July 26, 2016 Don't think of a business plan as a formal document that's hard to do, useful only for … and seeking investment. Think of it as a lean plan that's just lists and tables and is vital for optimizing … Read more about Tim Berry Don't think of a business plan as a formal document that's hard to do, useful only for … -
Pandemic Response Oversight
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Fundamentals of Lean Business Planning
… compromise between the old-fashioned formal business plan that is too big and static, and the kind of small steps … And planning, for real businesses, isn't about the big plan; it's about the management it causes. Why Lean Planning? … the main performance measurements you set with your plan. Track results and compare them to expectations. Develop … -
Buy an existing business or franchise
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5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself if You Plan to Start a Business
… 5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself if You Plan to Start a Business October 2, 2018 Starting a business … activities. You will need to set goals, put plans into action, assess your progress, make necessary adjustments and … activities. You will need to set goals, put plans into action, assess your progress, make necessary adjustments and … -
What to do about a retirement plan for your business?
… What to do about a retirement plan for your business? November 7, 2018 According to the … with 1 to 49 employees had access to a retirement plan. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is … with 1 to 49 employees had access to a retirement plan. This percentage jumped to 76 percent at companies with … -
How to do a Practical Lean Business Plan in Four Easy Steps
… How to do a Practical Lean Business Plan in Four Easy Steps May 10, 2019 One of the most common … linking what you mean to accomplish(goals) with the key action steps for each of those goals. Does your pricing match … What, When, and How Much I call these milestones: smaller action items that you can put on the calendar to measure … -
10 Reasons All Business Owners Should Plan
… 10 Reasons All Business Owners Should Plan November 30, 2016 Whether you're just starting out, … you, business owners. The startups know why they need a plan, but we business owners often think planning is just for … Also, to be clear, I’m writing about planning, not just a plan. That’s an important distinction. It’s almost 2017. … -
Affirmative Action Plan
… Affirmative Action Plan This document details the plan to recruit, hire, and … Administration. Report To capture agencies’ affirmative action plan for persons with disabilities (PWD) and persons …