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Clothing Startup Helping Kids Stay Outside Longer
… children spend much of their free time outdoors. Zhu grew up in China and said her parents who were very strict about … but it can also provide that much needed spark to start a business. “There was the pandemic and then losing my … knew it was now or never, so I decided this is the time to start Hootie Hoo.” Resiliency is a recurring topic for Zhu. … -
How Your Business Can Benefit From Podcasting
… of GrowBiz Media, a media company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Follow her at … and visit SmallBizDaily.com to sign up for her free TrendCast reports. Read more about Rieva … percent of them listen to all or most of the podcasts they start. With such high levels of engagement, podcasts are an … -
Join the Small Business Boom This Independent Retailer Month
… and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Read more about U.S. Small … on the way things are going in the country. Retailers make up a significant portion of that figure. In fact, from … business applications. That makes now a great time to start your own retail operation if you’ve been on the fence … -
Glossary of Business Financial Terms
… analysis focuses on the relationship between fixed cost, variable cost and profit. Business Activity The business (or loss) … home's pre-disaster fair market value (FMV) or replacement cost including the value of any land, whichever is less; or … -
Which is Better - Hiring a Web Developer or Using a DIY Website Builder?
… March 29, 2018 Today, many small businesses get a website up and running in one of two main ways. They either hire a … And here are some downsides of a custom website: Cost is significantly higher than a DIY website. A typical … you stop using that particular DIY platform, you have to start over again somewhere else. You can’t take your site … -
9-17 – Review of the Allegations Concerning How the Loan Management and Accounting System Modernization Project is Being Managed
… it be performed prior to contract initiation to establish cost, schedule, and performance goals. The March 31, 2009, … or risks from senior managers. Finally, we followed up on our previous recommendation that the CIO implement an … the contractor to obtain agreement on project schedule, cost, and performance metrics and to identify risks … -
From Cattle To Creative Arts – Business Owner in Lincoln Creates Custom Wallpaper Designs
… Designs Dan Nelson, owner of Vahallan, Inc., didn’t start out as a luxury wallpaper designer. He didn’t even start out as an artist. He grew up on a cattle ranch in Western Nebraska and always assumed … -
Government Contracting Opens Doors for Woman and Veteran-Owned Small Business
… construction branch when she decided that she wanted to start her own business. After her last assignment at Fort … and construction management services. Warren knew from the start that Black Horse Group would become a government … The business took on a slow, steady growth from the start. “Sometimes businesses can bite off more than they can … -
RapiFast
… Sara Rossel knows about perseverance. While growing up in Argentina, her mother told stories about escaping Italy … they didn’t even know the language but were determined to start over. Sara channeled the same energy herself while … other small business owners about SBA resources? “When we start our business and see from the outside how big the SBA … -
Rethinking Insurance Coverage
… as employees), get a commercial policy—even though it may cost more. Health insurance Do you provide coverage for your … employees for their individually-obtained coverage up to a set dollar limit (in 2017 it’s $4, 950 for self-only … (for injuries to third parties). When your policy comes up for renewal: Determine the level of coverage you require … -
SBA Was There Every Step of the Way for MDS Manufacturing, LLC
… three injection molding machines and leased space to start manufacturing. SCORE counseling assisted them in … -
SBA Recognizes the Contributions of Women Entrepreneurs during National Women’s Small Business Month
… connecting with a business mentor, or receiving a loan to start or expand their business, each woman can access … the SBA.” To help businesses overcome the barriers to start up, the SBA provides mentorship and counseling through the … -
SBA to Honor America’s Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurial Segment this Women’s History Month
… and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Read more about U.S. Small … and Community Navigators offer mentorship and no- or low-cost counseling and training. Ascent: Launched in 2021, … if it’s an investor you seek, the SBA can help you get set up through a Small Business Investment Company . Contracting … -
But Why Buy, Create Your Own Franchise!
… An estimated 122,042 franchise restaurants make up approximately 54% of all fast-food restaurants and … in their shoes Back in northern Nigeria where Ruth grew up, resources weren’t abundant – it was a place where she … Bank, Ruth received a small 7(a) guaranteed loan first to start the business and later received a larger 7(a) loan to … -
From Steel to Salsa - Nebraska Couple Open Mexican Family Restaurant in Gering, Nebraska
… normal meat and potatoes fare. Ed and his wife cooked up enchiladas, rice and beans and homemade tortillas for more … was panicking. We’d been bitten by COVID-19 from the very start. Money had already changed hands, so there was no … getting the doors open than I do. Spencer helped me set up everything I had to do on the computer, all of the … -
A Filipino Woman-Owned Business Invites Conversation about Heritage Through Food with Help from SBA Financing
… Quibuyen started a passion project, monthly Filipino pop-up dinners, where they could share their Filipino culture … requesting long after its debut during their second pop-up. In 2014, Amlag started wholesaling batches of … be, Ube Cheesecake really started the business; I didn’t start the business to sell Ube Cheesecakes. For me, business … -
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When to Hire a Copywriter and How to Work With One
… of GrowBiz Media, a media company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Follow her at … and visit SmallBizDaily.com to sign up for her free TrendCast reports. Read more about Rieva … specifying things such as the number of revisions, cost of each element of the work, timeframe/deadlines, and … -
Veterans Business Outreach Centers Success Stories
… and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Read more about U.S. Small … a business? Ask questions. Find the resources. Never give up! We have all overcome so many challenges in our lifetimes. … to learn more about the type of business you want to start. And it may sound too simple, but use the Nike motto …