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https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-are-business-plan-events… What are business plan events? January 23, 2018 What do you think of … hear the phrase “business plan?” Does that bring to mind a formal document that starts with a summary and includes … course of running a business, growing a business, or starting a business, you need a business plan. I refer here …
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Contracting guide
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide… Contracting guide Learn the steps to sell your small business products and services to the largest customer in the … of government contracting Government contracts are a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses. The … bids, and awarding contracts should take place on a level playing field. The government should consider a bid … -
How to Start a Craft Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-start-craft-business… How to Start a Craft Business October 31, 2017 It’s not unusual to turn a hobby into a business. If you have ever thought about … an emotional appeal to build a loyal community following. Starting a Business … It’s not unusual to turn a hobby into a business. If you have ever thought about … -
National Entrepreneurship Week Spotlight: How to Start and Grow a Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-02/national-entrepreneurship-week-spotlight-how-start-grow-business… Entrepreneurship Week Spotlight: How to Start and Grow a Business February 6, 2024 Starting a business is a true realization of the American … Starting a business is a true realization of the American Dream. In … Entrepreneurship Week Spotlight: How to Start and Grow a Business … -
Terms, conditions, and eligibility
https://www.sba.gov/partners/lenders/7a-loan-program/terms-conditions-eligibility… and eligibility SBA sets the guidelines that govern the 7(a) loan program. As a lender, these conditions determine which businesses you can … some are not. Eligible businesses must: Be an operating business. Operate for profit. Be located in the U.S. Be small … -
Protect yourself from scams and fraud
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/protect-yourself-scams-fraud… insights and tips on what to look out for to protect your business from grant fraud, loan fraud, or phishing schemes … address, you should suspect fraud. Loans If you live in a declared disaster area and have experienced damage to your … for financial assistance from SBA — even if you do not own a business. As a homeowner, renter, or personal property … -
New Business Applications Reach Record 16 Million Under Biden-Harris Administration
https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/01/11/new-business-applications-reach-record-16-million-under-biden-harris-administration… New Business Applications Reach Record 16 Million Under … small businesses, celebrated new Census data showing a record-breaking 5.5 million new business applications were … entrepreneurship with Black, Latino, and women founders starting up at higher rates than ever. As we enter 2024, … -
The Federal Government Achieves Small Business Contracting Goal for the Fifth Consecutive Year with Record-Breaking $105 Billion to Small Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/may/23/federal-government-achieves-small-business-contracting-goal-fifth-consecutive-year-record-breaking… The Federal Government Achieves Small Business Contracting Goal for the Fifth Consecutive Year with … to small businesses. The federal government earned an “A” on this year’s government-wide scorecard. “I am happy to … businesses for the first time earning the government an A on SBA’s scorecard for this remarkable achievement,” said … -
Mitigation assistance
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/mitigation-assistance… Mitigation assistance Help protect your home or business against future disasters. Rebuilding stronger is … to make building upgrades. Whether you’re recovering from a declared disaster or planning ahead and thinking about how … cost to apply, and you are under no obligation to accept a loan if approved. Even simple things can strengthen your … -
Small Business Administration’s Buffalo District Office Celebrates National Small Business Week
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/mar/10/small-business-administrations-buffalo-district-office-celebrates-national-small-business-week… Small Business Administration’s Buffalo District Office Celebrates … Buffalo District winners will receive their awards during a small business recognition ceremony to be held in Buffalo … all District SBA winners, today. The following is a list of the SBA’s 2020 Buffalo District Office Small … -
Can You Really Start a Business With Just a Smartphone? Yes!
https://www.sba.gov/blog/can-you-really-start-business-just-smartphone-yes… Can You Really Start a Business With Just a Smartphone? Yes! September 22, 2016 It … business to one specific location. Here are some tips for starting a business from your smartphone. Start with a “phone … It might seem a bit surprising it's absolutely possible to start and run a … -
Success stories
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories… and Movement Solutions 2024 South Dakota Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year Pain and Movement Solutions provides … Mexico. His family moved to the United States when he was a child. Obed graduated from Homer Hanna High School in … Tim Houghton attended Arizona State University receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering in 2008. … -
Choosing the Right Business Structure: Three Factors to Consider
https://www.sba.gov/blog/choosing-right-business-structure-three-factors-consider… Choosing the Right Business Structure: Three Factors to Consider July 18, 2018 Choosing which business structure is right for you is a crucial step when starting a business. The entity you select has legal, … business structure is right for you is a crucial step when starting a business. The entity you select has legal, … -
Hurricane Helene
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/hurricane-helene… real estate and personal property, including automobiles. Business Physical Disaster Loans : Loans to businesses to … and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to … application Applicants are encouraged to apply online for a disaster loan . Please call us at 800‐659‐2955 or schedule … -
California wildfires
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/california-wildfires… real estate and personal property, including automobiles. Business Physical Disaster Loans : Loans to businesses to … and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to … application Applicants are encouraged to apply online for a disaster loan . Please call us at 800‐659‐2955 or schedule … -
Alaska floods
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/alaska-floods… real estate and personal property, including automobiles. Business Physical Disaster Loans : Loans to businesses to … and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to … application Applicants are encouraged to apply online for a disaster loan . Please call us at 800‐659‐2955 or schedule … -
Taking your manufacturing business global
https://www.sba.gov/priorities/american-manufacturers/taking-your-manufacturing-business-global… Taking your manufacturing business global If you’re a small manufacturer, here’s how to … are used to offering? Having access to working capital is a critical first step in expanding your export efforts. It … If you’re a small manufacturer, here’s how to work with the SBA for … -
Texas floods
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/texas-floods… real estate and personal property, including automobiles. Business Physical Disaster Loans : Loans to businesses to … and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to … application Applicants are encouraged to apply online for a disaster loan . Please call us at 800‐659‐2955 or schedule … -
Veterans Business Outreach Centers
https://www.sba.gov/partners/counselors/veterans-business-outreach-centers… Veterans Business Outreach Centers Access grant forms that may be … Veterans Business Outreach Centers … -
SBA Adds Business Matchmaking Events During National Small Business Week
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/aug/09/sba-adds-business-matchmaking-events-during-national-small-business-week… SBA Adds Business Matchmaking Events During National Small Business … Hotel in Washington, D.C. on June 20 and 21 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. In addition to matchmaking, speed mentoring will … on hot topics like social media and business financing starting daily at 4 p.m. ET. All events, in-person and …