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Interview with a Small Business Owner, Who also Happens to be a Military Spouse
… and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Read more about U.S. Small … on the board of the Milspo Project. What inspired you to start a small business? I was working for a large corporation … and get clients. I literally hit the street and picked up clients. I also thought I had to do everything myself. … -
Make a payment to SBA
… Payment” for your payment schedule. Enter the payment start date. Choose the number of installments and payment … telephone number found on the front of your statement. Set up an electronic one-time or recurring payment using your … -
Expand to new locations
… customer, sales plan, and competitive advantage. Add up any additional marketing and sales costs. Make sure your … and city governments require a new license or permit. Start by visiting your state's website. Foreign qualification … to cost more upfront, but can be less risky than trying to start from scratch. The second way is to build your own … -
Choose your business name
… in a name? A lot. John and Kelly brainstormed to come up with the perfect name for their auto repair shop, and then … it. Now that they’ve picked a name for the business, they start to build its presence online. John and Kelly create a … name If you want an online presence for your business, start by registering a domain name — also known as your … -
Loans
… you’re looking for on Lender Match Create an account to start talking to interested lenders Lenders will approve and … Some loans come with continued support to help you start and run your business. Unique benefits: Lower down … to an SBA-approved lender and find the best loans to start and grow your small business. Find lenders Need help? … -
Writing a Business Plan: Your Roadmap to Small Business Success
… and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Read more about U.S. Small … into a reality. Self-employment has been trending up for the last four years and small firms have accounted for … a small business owner, jot down your ideas on paper and start writing your business plan. Just as you would follow a … -
Walnut River Brewing Company: Brewing through COVID-19 in The Pour House
… company for many years, was looking for the opportunity to start a craft brewery when he met Rick. BJ had earned an … by the various government agencies to officially start selling beer in July 2013. When they reached the … what advice he would give to someone thinking of starting up their own business, BJ Hunt said “Take care of your spouse … -
Resource Partners/grantees
… Agriculture Declarations COVID-19 vaccine resources Quick Start Guide - Preparing your Workforce for Vaccine … -
Become an SBA lender
… Development Company (CDC) is a nonprofit corporation set up to contribute to the economic development of its … Acquire a business or partial ownership in a business Start a business Refinance certain existing debt CDC/504 … specialist at your local SBA district office to start the application process. Last updated April 18, 2025 … … -
Organization
… U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, grow, and build resilient businesses. SBA was created … about SBA leaders and their commitment to help Americans start and grow businesses. Learn about SBA leaders Contact … small businesses. History and role of SBA Events leading up to the agency’s creation SBA’s creation was largely a … -
Interpreting Success
… for more professional interpreting services and decided to start her business. Vega knew how to be an interpreter, but … -
Around America with Small Business Community Heroes: Texas
… and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Read more about U.S. Small … – but she didn’t let that deter her. She picked back up in 2018 driving two hours from her home to Beaumont, Texas … federal government contracting arena. “You don’t have to start off being a prime contractor, start off being a … -
You Have a Business Idea, What's Next?
… same time. Think of them as simultaneous, not sequential. Start the planning From the moment you have the idea, you are … Is there really a market? I can’t imagine how one can come up with a business idea without thinking immediately about … know your market. You might already. Many new businesses start with the first few customers or clients. Constant … -
Nebraska Business Owner Finds Her True North, and It’s Entrepreneurship
… and her father was a builder in West Point, so she grew up knowing the hard work involved in small business … banking industry. It wasn’t until 2019 that she decided to start True North Technologies. That pivotal decision came … I’m gone? No one reads these reports,’” she says. “You start taking another look at your life and what legacy you’re … -
Chair man took sitting down in a healthy direction
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International Construction Expert Puts Down Entrepreneurial Roots in Omaha, Nebraska
… we ended the road show and moved back to Omaha. I had to start my career over again because the “international … and working overseas, I knew at some point I was going to start my own business. In 2005 I came home for a family … VII Enterprises in May. I opened a bank account and set up the infrastructure. I created a logo back then – so that … -
Lifelong Entrepreneur Makes the City Pretty with High-end Salon in Lincoln, NE
… the golf club manufacturing and sales business. “I grew up being mentored by him on how to run a business and how to … but he is no longer involved in it. We opened it up on July 13th, 2004. I’ve always enjoyed going to hair … design work for the salon.” When asked why he chose to start a hair salon, Jason states, “The kind of industry I’m … -
Cultivating a business
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10 Cheap Ways to Market Your Business Online
… ten cheap ways to market your business on the internet: 1. Start your own blog - A blog is a great way to connect with … free way to distribute videos, but in order to success put up videos that are relevant to your company. 4. Start microblogging – A simple yet powerful way to get a …