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Break-even point
… revenue are equal, meaning there is no loss or gain for your small business. In other words, you've reached the level … For any new business, this is an important calculation in your business plan . Potential investors in a business not only want to know the return to expect on their investments, but also … -
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
… Centers (SBDC) Find assistance and counseling in your area to start, run, or grow your business. Content What is an SBDC? Small Business … -
Website privacy policy
… Website privacy policy Understand how we use and protect your personal information while you visit SBA.gov. Content … information for its intended purpose, such as responding to your request for information or joining a webinar. We … or success status of the request for a webpage or other online item File size of the webpage visited This information … -
Site map
… Business Guide Explore our business guide 10 steps to start your business Plan your business Market research and … point Establish business credit Fund your business Buy an existing business or franchise SBA Franchise Directory … -
Prepare for emergencies
… prepared for emergencies, you’ll be in a better position to recover and continue operations should disaster strike. Content Be prepared Step 1: Assess your risk Every business has unique vulnerabilities and … priorities and be easy to access. Checklists and online toolkits are effective resources to help you develop … -
Business Guide
… Not sure where to start? Start your business in 10 steps Business Guide Plan … startup costs Establish business credit Fund your business Buy an existing business or franchise Launch your business … -
Reporting identity theft
… identity theft. Content If you suspect that someone used your personal information without your knowledge or … credit report regularly. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com , the only authorized source for obtaining the free credit reports that consumers … -
Investment capital
… Investment capital Find an investor for your business from among more than 300 Small Business … into small businesses, but it does provide funding to qualified SBICs with expertise in certain sectors or … an SBIC. 1. Research an SBIC Find an SBIC using our online directory, and make sure they’re actively investing in … -
Hire employees with disabilities
… individuals with disabilities can be a smart move for your business. Content Small businesses can find it challenging to hire talented workers. Hiring disabled individuals can … who are ready and willing to work. Use EARN’s list of online job posting boards to find qualified workers with … -
Office of Inspector General Hotline
… funds involving SBA programs, operations, or personnel to the SBA OIG Hotline. Information collected through the … information available: SBA program being affected by your complaint; Name and contact information of the person, … About SBA Fraud (Video) and Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Online Complaint Submission System Report fraud, waste, … -
Identify your market
… Identify your market Trade agreements provide a more certain and … U.S. government also pursues other agreements to advance small business issues. Find out more about U.S. … to USMCA@cbp.dhs.gov . Find the full text of the USMCA online at the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. Eligibility … -
Mitigation assistance
… Mitigation assistance Help protect your home or business against future disasters. Rebuilding … assistance SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners and small businesses impacted by declared … or planning ahead and thinking about how to protect your home and family, business, and employees, mitigation … -
Get business insurance
… company (LLC) or a corporation status can protect your personal property from lawsuits. However, that … are fully protected.. You also may be legally required to purchase certain types of business insurance. The federal … buying process and can save you money. Four steps to buy business insurance Assess your risks . Think about what … -
Export products
… Export products Export goods to increase your profits, reduce market dependence, and … 23 years, ExTerra has utilized SBA’s EWCP as its primary source of working capital financing. SBA’s EWCP helps small … -
6 Ways Your Best Customers Can Help Market Your Business
… 6 Ways Your Best Customers Can Help Market Your Business March 13, … and grow their businesses. Follow her at http://Twitter.com/Rieva and visit SmallBizDaily.com to sign up for her free TrendCast reports. Read more about … -
3 Ways to Get Your Customers to Fall in Love with Your Business
… 3 Ways to Get Your Customers to Fall in Love with Your Business … and grow their businesses. Follow her at http://Twitter.com/Rieva and visit SmallBizDaily.com to sign up for her free … solutions to their problems, whether that’s what gift to buy an important client, how to fix a broken appliance or … -
Apply for licenses and permits
… and permits The requirements and fees vary based on your business activities, location, and government rules. … agency will need a federal license or permit. Check to see if any of your business activities are listed here. If they are, then … -
Season of Small Business
… our economy. This holiday season, shop at local businesses to support the job creators in your community. Holiday season support for small businesses is crucial Your support for America’s small businesses is invaluable—and … -
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