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Independent Auditors’ Report on SBA’s Compliance with IPERA
… The objectives of the engagement were to review the payment integrity section of SBA’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 … report presents KPMG’s findings on the agency’s improper payment reporting required under IPERA. Specifically, KPMG … was needed over the completeness and accuracy of improper payment reporting; and SBA reduced the improper payment rates … -
Plan your business
… Plan your business Plan to make your great idea into a great small business using SBA's … for your business. Competitive analysis helps you make your business unique. Combine them to find a competitive … most important — financial choices most business owners make. How you choose to fund your business could affect how … -
Training for international trade
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Basic requirements
… appealing is important to winning a government contract. Make sure to use accurate, descriptive terms about your … -
7(a) Working Capital Pilot program
… will be immediately provided with delegated authority to make 7(a) WCP loans. Lenders who do not maintain delegated … -
5 Ways to Enhance the Power of Your Business Credit Profile
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MI 15682 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Michigan Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding
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Investment capital
… an SBIC Find an SBIC using our online directory, and make sure they’re actively investing in businesses in your … and industry. 2. Prepare your business plan Get ready to make the case that investing in your business would be … -
Top Business Trends for 2021
… customers by making your site mobile-friendly. Alternative payment options will proliferate. Another trend that is … last into 2021 and beyond is the dominance of alternative payment options. In their annual State of Retail Payments … next 18 months. Heading into next year, explore touchless payment options for your small business, including online … -
Whistleblower protection
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Small business size standards
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Office of Inspector General Hotline
… trends that affect the SBA’s programs. Before you begin, make sure you have the following information available: SBA … programs of a federal agency other than the SBA , you may make a complaint directly to the Office of Inspector General … -
Six Ways to Prepare for a Successful Holiday Season
… these six tasks and delegating with your team. 1. Make a list, check it twice, and order supplies Reference … can help you meet your customers’ needs with ease. 2. Make holiday staff schedules It’s important to determine your … you can plan employee schedules accordingly. 3. Order or make extra inventory Anticipate holiday orders by … -
Report 10-10 - Audit of the Premier Certified Lenders in the Section 504 Loan Program
… regulations require that any excess funds remaining after payment of staff and overhead expenses be retained by the CDC … the borrower’s officers, and (3) historical sales data to make sales projections. A process also needs to be developed … that better use of onsite review results are needed to make more informed lender decisions and programmatic … -
Veteran contracting assistance programs
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Stay legally compliant
… federal taxes and complying with the Affordable Care Act. Make sure that you meet all federal tax obligations, … activities are regulated but don’t require filing. Make sure to stay in compliance with any applicable … -
SBA Announces Major Changes to Its Disaster Lending Program
… interest rate for the first year and extend the initial payment deferment period automatically to 12 months for … 30, 2023. Today’s announcement makes the 12-month initial payment deferment period permanent and means SBA will … limit and not capped at $5,000. Increase the Initial Payment Deferral Period: Extending the first payment … -
In Today’s Economy, Cyber Safety Is Critical to Small Business Success
… As the owner of your business, it all starts with you. Make sure your company is founded upon a culture of security. … Cybersecurity Alliance events Stop.Think.Connect campaign Make sure your devices and networks are secure . … a firewall. Pro tip : If your employees work remotely, make sure their home systems are also safeguarded by a … -
How to Get the Most From Cable TV Advertising
… consumers nationwide found that 60 percent are likely to make purchases after seeing or hearing an advertisement on TV. By comparison, 45 percent are likely to make a purchase after seeing a print advertisement, 43 … has more impact than watching a video on a smartphone. Make sure that you craft your commercials to fully exploit …