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… Improvements Needed in SBA’s Oversight of 8(a) Continuing Eligibility Processes … and did not always act to remove firms it determined were no longer eligible for the program. In addition, SBA did not … in new 8(a) set-aside contract obligations in FY 2017 at the expense of eligible disadvantaged firms. We made 11 …

… Investment Capital Advisory Committee 2023 Meeting Minutes Support Office of Investment and Innovation Version … Off … Investment Capital Advisory Committee 2023 Meeting Minutes …

… Protégé Joint Ventures are Unknown: Robust Oversight is Needed to Assure Success and Avoid Abuse This report presents … venture agreement between a mentor and protégé resulted in substantial benefits to the 8(a) participant, and (2) … Protégé Joint Ventures are Unknown: Robust Oversight is Needed to Assure Success and Avoid Abuse …

… and Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee 2023 Meeting Minutes Support Office of Investment and Innovation Version … and Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee 2023 Meeting Minutes …

… and Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee 2024 Meeting Minutes Support Office of Investment and Innovation Version … and Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee 2024 Meeting Minutes …

… Quarterly Committee Meeting Minutes of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business … Veterans Business Affairs. … Quarterly Committee Meeting Minutes of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs …

… the new SBA.gov, we have reached a significant milestone in how the agency has evolved in using interactive web tools, … with the personalization features of SBA Direct, users no longer have to mine through pages of information to find … initiative in 2009 (the first government-sponsored online community built specifically for small businesses), …

… from 51 percent to 90 percent of consumers read and trust online reviews. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita … like Home Advisor, and so on. Monitor for new reviews at least once a week to assess your progress and deal with … photographs - Photographs make your profiles stand out in local search results and on review websites. Be sure that …

… Why Traditional Advertising Still Matters January 3, 2017 Online, mobile and other forms of digital advertising are top-of-mind for most marketers these days. But in the rush to digital, are you forgetting a vital part of … entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Follow her at http://Twitter.com/Rieva and visit SmallBizDaily.com to …

… year after year without thinking about how changes in their business affect their risk exposure and coverage … but can you afford it (or afford not to have it)? You can buy coverage online or through an insurance agent (a person who typically …

… Helps Your Advertising January 23, 2018 When it comes to online advertising, there’s a powerful technique called … allows shoppers to see the product several times again in ads across the Web. There are other marketing objectives … Getting to prospects when they’re most ready to buy. Specifically, Google says you use these ads to attract …

… entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Follow her at http://Twitter.com/Rieva and visit SmallBizDaily.com to … and ads themselves. However, unless you have experience in marketing copywriting, this generally isn't a good idea. … should be able to suggest some local copywriters or online resources. Look for relevant experience. It's best to …

… risks even while your business is still just a gleam in your eye. Gather demographic information to better … trends, demographics, and household incomes. Check online or start with our  list of market research resources . … sources that provide customer and market information at no cost. Free statistics are readily available to help …

… understate all the changes the business landscape has seen in the past few years, and yet entrepreneurs have responded … in the market. More than half of global internet users buy something online every week. It doesn’t look like those numbers will be …

… leadership, program offices, and employees. OHRS works in partnership with SBA leaders to build a high quality … pool of qualified candidates, pre-planning staffing needs in consultation with hiring managers, applying merit systems principles in the candidate interviewing and selection process, and …

… and socio-economic business contracting goals. Beginning in FY 2020, SBA also released contracting data that was … contact SBA's Office of Policy, Planning, and Liaison at 202-205-6618. Last updated January 10, 2025 … Contracting …

… this report either with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at IdentityTheft.gov , with another federal law enforcement … completed  SBA Declaration of Identity Theft form Report online If you know the loan number of the suspected … through the  MySBA Loan Portal  using the steps below: Log in or register for the  MySBA Loan Portal . After logging in, …

… that provide guidance and assistance to small businesses in their area. We also work with a number of local … PPP loans.  All others can continue to set up and manage online payments at Pay.gov. Stay in touch with SBA Sign up to receive  email …

… structure and run your business. Choose a funding source Buy an existing business or franchise Starting a business …