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… Lending event on May 8 from 11am-2pm at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, Md.  This workshop is your chance to meet with … to speed dating, Speed Lending participants will have four minutes to meet individually with a lender before moving on … of this event, advance registration is required. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/y2f55xrr . Additional …

… convince prospective customers to take the next step — in other words, to overcome objections they may have to doing … your business on social media or give you positive reviews online. Sometimes, those comments may be testimonial-ready. … if the customer is willing to chat on the phone for 5–10 minutes. Once you have them on the phone, the following …

… is to help small businesses start, grow, and compete in global markets. Content Mission statement The Office of … entrepreneurs and small business owners free, on-demand online courses covering essential business topics from … experts. OED’s specific initiatives include SBA’s free online  Learning Center , SBA’s  T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging …

… you build your own business from the ground up or opt to buy a franchise, there are some key differences to consider. … because you can use 100% of your creative juices 24/7. In a nutshell, you are the person who: Comes up with a … break-even You can’t get a good handle on your expenses at first Your risk is big, because you don’t know if your …

… loan pilot program waives some small business regulations in order to expand capital access to certain rural areas. … The assignment of the rural designation occurs at loan origination in E-Tran, which is SBA’s electronic … be prohibited from participating in the 504 Rural program. No PCLP or ALP authority 504 Rural loans cannot be made using …

… Why Visiting Franchisees In-Person Is So Important June 3, 2019 You need to get all … After all, they’ve already invested their money to buy the franchise you’re interested in. Not only have they … to your area. By close, I mean within driving distance, if at all possible. Next, you’ll need to get in touch with the …

… Deck the Walls December 4, 2019 We’re officially in the holiday shopping season. Projections show a strong season ahead for retailers—both online and in-store—with total sales estimates ranging from … More and more customers want the convenience of BOPIS (buy online, pickup in store). And they want to be able to …

… to serve small business owners across the country now and in the days ahead, and there is no better time to echo that … cater to small business owners from every industry — and at all stages of growth. We encourage you to learn more about … the offerings available to you through the SBA, including online educational resources, funding programs, and local …

… the global e-commerce market worth almost $4.9 trillion in 2020, U.S. e-commerce sales grew at over 30 percent and continue to grow in 2021. As small … resources include an e-Commerce Compliance Guide for online sellers and an e-Commerce Counterfeit Awareness Guide …

… veteran-owned small businesses Small businesses located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones) Every … Each agency’s scorecard grade consists of its achievements in these four areas, graded by the percentages shown below: … contact SBA's Office of Policy, Planning, and Liaison at 202-205-6618. Short URL: sba.gov/scorecard Last updated …

… business potential? The U.S. federal government can help! In fact, annually, nearly 5, 000 small businesses receive over $2.5 billion in federal government grants and contracts to help them carry … from participating agencies and federal grants (listed at SBIR.gov or on individual agency sites). You can search …

… cookies meant dragging a wagon full of boxes door to door in my North Carolina neighborhood. I didn't have online tools or a marketing plan or even a real strategy. … and also had extra boxes on hand in case someone wanted to buy more. In March, she manned cookie booths in public places …

… computer programs that are able to converse with people online using human-like speech. They’re common within … save time. And they’re getting more popular by the day. In fact, 80 percent of businesses plan on using chatbots by … who visits your website will necessarily be ready to buy, but you could have a chat pop up that asks people about …

… Month, federal agencies will be conducting a Go Global online program.  The four-part webinar series helps … and Security). The webinars are free of charge, and no pre-registration is required. Go Global Webinar Series – … Dial-In: 888-843-9207 Passcode: 4 7 6 2 2 4 7 2.       Go Global: …

… New tools for 8(a) firms to access $2 trillion in state and local bid opportunities Program benefits Businesses in the program receive training, executive education, and … Grow program, contact SBA's Office of Business Development at e2g@sba.gov . Short URL: sba.gov/e2g Last updated February …

… and most private nonprofit organizations located in a declared disaster area and which have suffered … or greater than the amount of the loan. How to apply Apply online for an SBA disaster assistance loan . SBA will send an … the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at: Phone: 800-659-2955 TTY/TRS: 711 Email:  …

… agencies that offer SBA-guaranteed bonds. Find agencies in your state Need help? Questions about SBA’s Surety Bond …

… the chute. Here are a few things you can do. 1. Arrange an in-depth call with the person who funded the franchise … insist on doing things on the cheap, especially at the beginning. If you run into a franchisor that only … with the franchisor. The decision you make on whether to buy the franchise or not, is going to come down to trust and …

… District Director Dr. Kelly Hunt. “But, sometimes in order to compete for a contract, business owners need to … loan packages available for contractors.” The interactive, online chat session also addresses Lender Match, an SBA … Register by contacting the SBA Pittsburgh District Office at 412-395-6560. ### Summary WESTERN Pa. – Looking to bid on …