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https://www.sba.gov/blog/helping-americas-entrepreneurs-get-back-business… Entrepreneurs Get Back to Business June 23, 2020 Advance your small business recovery with online resources from the … Administration Now more than ever before, Americans are turning to online learning. The trend is especially true as … your business plan. Then, learn how to fund your business idea with courses like Financing Options for Small Businesses …
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How Much Does an Employee Cost You?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-much-does-employee-cost-you… 22, 2019 When you think about adding a new employee to your payroll, determine what the actual financial cost of doing so means to your business. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara … Weltman When you think about adding a new employee to your payroll, determine what the actual financial cost of … -
How to Immediately Become a More Credit Savvy Business Owner
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-immediately-become-more-credit-savvy-business-owner… Owner July 12, 2016 Credit plays an important role in your personal and business life. It impacts your purchasing power, the interest rates you'll pay, and the … more about Marco Carbajo Credit plays an important role in your personal and business life. It impacts your purchasing … -
Make Your Business Eco-Friendlier This Earth Day
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-04/make-your-business-eco-friendlier-earth-day… Make Your Business Eco-Friendlier This Earth Day April 4, 2024 … a sustainable lifestyle is important to them. Eliminating your waste and lowering your carbon footprint may seem like … it’s not necessary. Invest in energy-efficient lights: Turning off lights when they aren’t needed is an important … -
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 … and help to small business contractors. Get started Assess your business Evaluate your small business to see if it has what it takes to win a … -
SBA Urges Businesses to Prepare for Severe Weather
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/jan/22/sba-urges-businesses-prepare-severe-weather… preparing for emergency situations. Here are a few things your can do to prepare for the upcoming winter storm: Determine your greatest risk potential . It might come from loss of … ask “How much can I afford to lose?” It’s a good idea to know the value of your property. Build a crisis … -
It’s Time To Award Your Small Business Employees
https://www.sba.gov/blog/its-time-award-your-small-business-employees… It’s Time To Award Your Small Business Employees February 23, 2017 It’s awards … that will award the various aspects that exist within your small business. From the “behind the scenes” nominees in … nominees in Sales, the opportunities to celebrate your team are endless. Below are a few categories to help you … -
Find the Right Loan for Your Small Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/find-right-loan-your-small-business… Find the Right Loan for Your Small Business December 12, 2019 The SBA’s Lender Match … how much financing you’ll need and then funding your business are some of the most important steps in starting, growing, and expanding your business. The process can be intimidating and the … -
10 Things Savvy Online Marketers Do To Get Web Traffic
https://www.sba.gov/blog/10-things-savvy-online-marketers-do-get-web-traffic… That’s a lot of competition. If you want to get traffic to your website, you’re going to have to take the right steps. … That’s a lot of competition. If you want to get traffic to your website, you’re going to have to take the right steps. … too. Tip: Use one of the free testing tools to test your site’s speed. Google offers one , but there are others … -
Joint ventures
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/joint-ventures… , woman-owned , and HUBZone businesses. In order for your joint venture to be able to bid on contracts reserved … sole source 8(a) contracts. How to set up a joint venture Your joint venture agreement must be in writing and follow … evaluations are due 30 days from the anniversary date on your welcome letter. Respective, annual reports and … -
Tax Issues for Your Business in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
https://www.sba.gov/blog/tax-issues-your-business-rising-interest-rate-environment… Tax Issues for Your Business in a Rising Interest Rate Environment August 2, … rates are still very low, the increases can impact your business. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara … rates are still very low, the increases can impact your business. There are certain strategies to consider in a … -
Tips to Help Keep Your Small Business Cyber-Safe
https://www.sba.gov/blog/tips-help-keep-your-small-business-cyber-safe… Tips to Help Keep Your Small Business Cyber-Safe October 3, 2022 Cybercriminals … of 2022. The good news is there are ways you can protect your business and employees from cyberattacks. The SBA and … and proactive in the event that cybercriminals target your business. Train your employees . Employees are a leading … -
504 loans
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/504-loans… million. Am I eligible? To be eligible for a 504 loan, your business must: Operate as a for-profit company in the … after federal income taxes for the two years preceding your application Other general eligibility standards include … Certified Development Companies (CDCs). Find a CDC in your area to ensure you are dealing with a qualified lender. … -
When to Hire a Copywriter and How to Work With One
https://www.sba.gov/blog/when-hire-copywriter-how-work-one… a Copywriter and How to Work With One July 5, 2016 Does your small business need a copywriter? Many small business … TrendCast reports. Read more about Rieva Lesonsky Does your small business need a copywriter? Many small business … in marketing copywriting, this generally isn't a good idea. Here are some reasons you might need a copywriter: … -
Consider Taking Your Business Global This World Trade Month
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-04/consider-taking-your-business-global-world-trade-month… Consider Taking Your Business Global This World Trade Month April 18, 2024 … the following SBA resources and programs to help you take your small business global. U.S. Small Business … the following SBA resources and programs to help you take your small business global. SBA Office of International Trade … -
Grow Your Business Through Federal Government Contracting
https://www.sba.gov/blog/grow-your-business-through-federal-government-contracting… Grow Your Business Through Federal Government Contracting February … some initial steps you’ll want to be familiar with. Assess your readiness for government contracting Before doing … need to check off the following boxes: Determine whether your business offerings are in demand. Use resources such as … -
Rebuilding After Disaster Strikes: Learn How your Small Business can Play a Part in the Southeast’s Ongoing Recovery Efforts
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/02/rebuilding-after-disaster-strikes-learn-how-your-small-business-can-play-part-southeasts-ongoing… Rebuilding After Disaster Strikes: Learn How your Small Business can Play a Part in the Southeast’s … Additional assistance may also be found by visiting your local Apex Accelerator or in North Carolina, you could … if you're ready for federal contracting, help you register your small business, check on certification eligibility and … -
5 Simple Questions to Help Determine Your Business Financing Options
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-simple-questions-help-determine-your-business-financing-options… 5 Simple Questions to Help Determine Your Business Financing Options February 9, 2017 The funding … but the key is choosing which option will work best for your situation. Each financing option has its advantages and … existing businesses than to startups. It’s important to do your due diligence by conducting a fair amount of research so … -
Grow Your Small Business Through Exporting
https://www.sba.gov/blog/grow-your-small-business-through-exporting… Grow Your Small Business Through Exporting June 8, 2021 Start … Get out ahead by following these steps and developing your own export plan. Talk to the experts. The U.S. Small … Administration (SBA) has experts ready to help you get your export plan off the ground. U.S. Export Assistance … -
Why a Business Line of Credit May Be a Smart Choice for Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/why-business-line-credit-may-be-smart-choice-your-business… Why a Business Line of Credit May Be a Smart Choice for Your Business January 21, 2020 It’s essential to be proactive … way you can accomplish this is to get a line of credit for your business. When it comes to business credit, there are … 500+ range. You can apply for a business line of credit at your local bank or with an alternative lender. A line of …