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https://www.sba.gov/success-story/vetbiz-success-what-makes-sba-support-matter-most… and applied it as he transitioned into entrepreneurship. Start with a Mission Kang’s 11-year active duty and 10-year … to leave his prior employment at a research institute and start KIHOMAC to provide more flexibility to accommodate his …
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Mentoring: the missing link to small business growth and survival
https://www.sba.gov/blog/mentoring-missing-link-small-business-growth-survival… and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Read more about U.S. Small … of the many ways the SBA supports entrepreneurs as they start and grow. She was even honored as the SBA’s Colorado … training, counseling and other resources to help women start and grow successful businesses. Tied closely to the … -
Resource Partners/grantees
https://www.sba.gov/brand/for-partners/resource-partners-grantees… as a Small Business COVID-19 vaccine resources Quick Start Guide - Preparing your Workforce for Vaccine … -
What to do about a retirement plan for your business?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-do-about-retirement-plan-your-business… on behalf of employees are fully tax deductible (up to set annual limits). What’s more, employers may be … for a tax credit for small employer pension plan startup costs. While the name of the credit implies it’s for a … for the first three years of the plan. And you can even start to claim the credit in the year prior to the start of … -
Asset-Based Lending: What is the Upside and Downside?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/asset-based-lending-what-upside-downside… The majority of asset-based lending programs have lower costs than similar alternatives, such as factoring. While … a traditional loan Loan administration and origination costs for asset-based loans or lines of credit drive up the overall cost compared to traditional loans. The cost … -
Organization
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/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 … -
Franchise Fees: Why Do You Pay Them And How Much Are They?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/franchise-fees-why-do-you-pay-them-how-much-are-they… business . That’s why you must pay it. Franchise Fee Costs Today’s franchise fees range from $20, 000-$50, 000, … interested in possibly buying doesn’t cost $40, 000. It costs $175, 000 when you include everything you need to open … royalties range from 4% of your revenue all the way up to 12% or more. The amount has to do with the type of … -
Launch your business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business… and processes you need to take care of before you can start doing business. Pick your business location Your … your business Get federal and state tax ID numbers Set up your IDs to allow your small business to pay state and … business insurance Protect yourself from the unexpected costs of accidents, natural disasters, and lawsuits. Learn … -
Trade tools for international sales
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/export-products/trade-tools-international-sales… the United States and where you trade is essential. Stay up to date on the latest U.S. regulations. Learn the law … -
Interpreting Success
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/interpreting-success… for more professional interpreting services and decided to start her business. Vega knew how to be an interpreter, but … -
WEDNESDAY: Obama Cabinet Member for Small Business & Milwaukee Mayor to Unveil City’s “Startup in a Day” Platform
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/sep/12/wednesday-obama-cabinet-member-small-business-milwaukee-mayor-unveil-citys-startup-day-platform-0… by a $50,000 SBA award received by Milwaukee as a “Start Small” winner of SBA’s Startup in a Day Competition . … U.S. cities simplify the process and paperwork required to start a business so entrepreneurs can launch and grow their … licensing, permitting, and other requirements needed to start a business in their areas, with the goal that an … -
Around America with Small Business Community Heroes: Texas
https://www.sba.gov/blog/around-america-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 … -
Types of 7(a) loans
https://www.sba.gov/partners/lenders/7a-loan-program/types-7a-loans… of the applicant with a combined adjusted net book value up to the loan amount. Other conditions apply – see SOP 50 … loan amount $350,000 Maximum SBA guarantee % 85% for loans up to $150,000 and 75% for loans greater than $150,000 … inventory — or in some cases associated increased labor costs. The loan may be revolving or non-revolving. Contract … -
5 Ways to Kickstart Your Small Business This National Entrepreneurship Month
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-ways-kickstart-your-small-business-national-entrepreneurship-month… and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Read more about U.S. Small … to think through your business strategy and set yourself up for success. Creating your plan can be challenging, but … next steps to funding your business. Organize your startup costs and expenses and use this checklist to calculate an … -
How To Get Your Money Questions Answered When Buying A Franchise
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-get-your-money-questions-answered-when-buying-franchise… Money Will You Need To Buy A Franchise? A lot of people start searching for a franchise to buy without knowing what all the upfront costs are going to be. That’s a mistake. Think about it; you … the concept, it’s affordable, and you think it could end up being a wonderful fit for your local area. Your excitement … -
Nebraska Business Owner Finds Her True North, and It’s Entrepreneurship
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/nebraska-business-owner-finds-her-true-north-its-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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SBA recognizes National Native American Heritage Month
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-recognizes-national-native-american-heritage-month… and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Read more about U.S. Small … with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully start small businesses, and support the growth of existing … for all small business owners to help them confidently start, grow or expand. We have the tools to help small … -
SBA Initiates Actions to Reverse Biden-Era Mismanagement of Core 7(a) Lending Program
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/03/27/sba-initiates-actions-reverse-biden-era-mismanagement-core-7a-lending-program… job creators with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a … -
International Construction Expert Puts Down Entrepreneurial Roots in Omaha, Nebraska
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/international-construction-expert-puts-down-entrepreneurial-roots-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 …