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… represents a huge portion of the world’s buying power. With demand for high quality American-made products on the … throughout the Small Business Development Center network with the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) … trade growth to states around the country in October 2017. With a STEP award, you can learn how to export, participate …

… on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman For many small business … and perhaps at the end of the year. This is a mistake. With half of 2017 over, now is a great time to assess where … strategies to help with expansion while saving taxes: Buy equipment. In 2017, you can opt to expense up to $510, …

… right one for you? The Fitness Market If you’re looking to buy a franchise, part of your research must include potential … Is Fitness Important to You? In all my years of working with prospective franchise owners, I never met anyone looking … your criteria, and you’ve started the discovery process with a franchise development representative, you need to find …

… a few different ways to look for a franchise business to buy. The first way is to conduct a general franchise … in order to get a few ideas. The second way is to come up with a list of your top skills and dominant personal traits … that provides a need. Not a want. A need. Big difference. With this in mind, I’m going to share 3 types of franchise …

… on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman It’s common for … for various reasons…to start up, expand to new locations, buy equipment, launch a marketing campaign. But borrowing … deductible. Small business for this purpose means those with those with average annual gross receipts in the three …

… that the beauty industry will be a $90 billion market . With that in mind, if you’re looking to become the owner of a … of our money to achieve that goal. Secondly, people that buy beauty products and services are pretty open to trying … a franchise business that only offers blow-drying. As in no haircuts. Customers come in so they can quickly get a new …

… Providing Standby Letters of Credit to Your Client is Easy with SBA December 5, 2019 The U.S. Small Business … opportunity pass by. When an exporter quotes an order with a down payment requirement, the foreign buyer may only … reduces the exporter’s working capital and ability to buy materials, pay staff, and may impact the ability to …

… Opportunities In The Home Improvement Area January 9, 2020 With the U.S. economy flourishing (as of this writing) and consumer spending up, there’s no reason to think homeowners will stop investing in home … Here’s the other one, according to iPropertyManagement.com*: “As the bulk of existing residential properties in the …

… here are some initial steps you’ll want to be familiar with. Assess your readiness for government contracting Before doing business with Uncle Sam and bidding on contracts, you’ll first need to … for contracts reserved for small businesses. Register with SAM. Finally, you must register your business with the …

… anniversary of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act with the following statement:   As we mark six months since … “Tax Cut Truck!” This $80,000 truck and forklift was no small buy for his business but under the new tax law, Zaffaroni …

… businesses. This reform will help empower small businesses with the kind of buying power that has long been available to … the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or … an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit …

… in all the ways that we can,” said Administrator Guzman. “With vaccinations on the rise thanks to President Biden’s … the SBA is proud to do its part to provide entrepreneurs with vital resources. Now more than ever, let’s buy local to support small business owners who are creating …

… Seattle to tour a highway Infrastructure job site and met with small businesses and contracting firms to highlight how … as the SBA promotes the President’s “Build America, Buy American” priorities. “The SBA is collaborating with … state government continue to work hand-in-hand to ensure no small business is left behind. Governor Inslee announced …

… building new facilities and buying new equipment. With regards to job creation, however, we know that America’s … entrepreneurs continue to step out and take risks with new ideas in order to help us win the future. This …

… coast while in high school, she discovered that she could buy pizza by the slice, her mind was blown, and she thought … month, forcing her to make decisions quickly. She started with seven employees in one location, and currently has 42 … a Paycheck Protection Program loan. She credits this PPP with being able to retain most of her staff, to keep business …

… Step of the Way for MDS Manufacturing, LLC Fed a baby with a bottle or offered them a pacifier? Used a trigger lock … wineglasses? You may very well have used a product made with parts produced at St. Louis-based MDS Manufacturing, LLC, which works with businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies. They …

… one. Ten years ago, Simone Fancher’s daughter came to her with the idea of buying a food truck. Knowing nothing about … From that first day, driving a single truck to today, with three trucks, a café and a building purchase in process, … family run, small business has fed thousands of people with its creative cheesy menu. In the beginning, Simone held …

… managed to stand the test of time and to be recognized with this award. It's an honor.”  … Thread of excellence runs …

… Company CEO finds himself Remodeling his Business with SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program … participation in the program, he had the opportunity to buy out a competitor who was looking to retire and the … to do marketing, they now have two marketing employees with a solid plan that is generating leads for business. …