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… How To Evaluate Newer Franchise Opportunities November 15, 2016 … opportunities, research-good research, is the best way to get the information you need. But it can be difficult … with the franchisor. The decision you make on whether to buy the franchise or not, is going to come down to trust and …

… SBA Awards $9M in Grants to 49 Organizations Across America to Help Underserved … assistance under the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. “FAST funding, which fuels innovation to keep America …

… 11, 2022 America’s business owners have the determination to succeed — they just need the tools to help along the way This National Entrepreneurship Week, the SBA is excited … will be approved with the terms that work best for you. To secure an SBA-guaranteed loan, start by using Lender Match , …

… and a Leg November 28, 2017 Advertising can be a powerful way to deal with marketing challenges such as low brand … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about …

… Success November 18, 2019 Small Business Saturday is a way for consumers to usher in the busy holiday shopping season and make an … community.   Promote gift cards . Many holiday shoppers buy gift cards or gift certificates for family and friends, …

… determines whether your company can be trusted by the way it manages money. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor … blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility Corp, about.com and business.com. Read more about Marco Carbajo As a … payroll, taxes, etc. 5. Collateral – Any assets used to secure credit or a loan for the business is collateral and …

… and servicing process.  The objective of our audit was to determine the adequacy of SBA’s controls and oversight … We made 11 recommendations, the most significant being to: 1) correct loan balances contributing to the subsidy overstatement; 2) collect outstanding late …

… you build your own business from the ground up or opt to buy a franchise, there are some key differences to consider. … entrepreneurial-minded, a pure startup business is the way to go. That’s because you can use 100% of your creative …

… CDCs Lender portal login SBA’s  lender portal  allows CDCs to view their own quarterly performance data, including their … peer group and portfolio averages. E-Tran E-Tran is SBA’s online portal which CDCs can use to electronically submit loan guaranty packages and loan …

… SBA Awards Over $5.4 Million in Grants to Strengthen Research Funding Opportunities Across the U.S. … to 44 awardees through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program . FAST provides small businesses and startups, particularly …

… training, counseling, federal contracts, and access to credit and capital. The OWBO oversees  Women’s Business … important and relevant economic issues. Get training online with DreamBuilder DreamBuilder  introduces … biggest opportunities, and lessons learned along the way.  Ascent Learning A free platform for women entrepreneurs …

… 5 Things To Do Before You Search For A Franchise January 18, 2018 In … need to do before you start searching for a franchise to buy. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The … important to see where you stand, financially. The best way to do it is by putting together a net worth statement. …

… analysis helps you make your business unique. Combine them to find a competitive advantage for your small business. … trends, demographics, and household incomes. Check online or start with our  list of market research resources . … . Free small business data and trends There are many reliable sources that provide customer and market information …

… Learn about the ways we help women entrepreneurs continue to move the needle forward. U.S. Small Business … if they were interested in applying for a business loan. Fast forward 35 years, and women-owned businesses represent … it to her business, Mothership Coffee Roasters, on her way to becoming the 2023 SBA Small Business Person of the …

… business your family can get involved in, you may be able to secure their future along with your own. Joel Libava SBA Blog … interviewing potential employees. For instance, if you buy a full-service food franchise, you’ll need to hire cooks, …

… 5 Things to Know about Year-End Bonuses December 7, 2017 According to … to offer year-end bonuses. These bonuses are an important way to retain good employees, especially during this … on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman According to Bank of …

… organizations, and businesses of all sizes are eligible to apply for physical disaster assistance. Content Home and … form of collateral, even if the equity is insufficient to secure the full loan amount. SBA will ask the applicant for … decline a loan for lack of collateral. How to apply Apply online for an SBA disaster assistance loan . SBA’s inspectors …

… pandemic. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can … U.S. e-commerce sales grew at over 30 percent and continue to grow in 2021. As small businesses increasingly use global … resources include an e-Commerce Compliance Guide for online sellers and an e-Commerce Counterfeit Awareness Guide …

… Owned Devices OIG is issuing this management advisory to bring to SBA’s attention possible security threats from personally … authentication enabled for users to access the agency’s secure network. Relying on usernames and passwords alone …