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You Have a Business Idea, What's Next?
… You Have a Business Idea, What's Next? October 23, 2018 You … is founder and Chairman of Palo Alto Software and bplans.com. He has an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, … on Twitter as @Timberry, and blogging at timberry.bplans.com. Read more about Tim Berry You have that business idea. … -
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SDVOSB program administration
… SDVOSB program administration As a contracting officer, you can help disabled veterans’ businesses get their fair … business program contracts As the contracting officer, you’re responsible for determining the type of contract to use. There are two kinds of contracts you can use: A competitive disabled veterans’ business … -
Break-even point
… no loss or gain for your small business. In other words, you've reached the level of production at which the costs of … What you need to get started: This analysis will help you easily prepare an estimate and visual to include in your … occurs, a fixed cost is often still incurred. The best way to include these costs is to separate out the part … -
How to Get Past the Fear of Buying a Franchise
… a Franchise April 5, 2019 Before I share my ideas on how you can get past your fear of buying a franchise, I need to … guarantee you’ll still be fearful about losing money. The best way to walk through your fear is by doing everything you … else. When you fail at something, it affects you on the inside. You may feel like a failure. In addition, it’s … -
Taking your manufacturing business global
… Taking your manufacturing business global If you’re a small manufacturer, here’s how to work with the SBA for your trade needs. Content Are you export ready? Nearly 96% of consumers live outside the … and open new international markets. Regardless of where you are in your export journey, SBA’s team of export … -
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20 Things You Can Sell Online that You Might Not Have Thought Of
… 20 Things You Can Sell Online that You Might Not Have Thought Of November 19, 2018 … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … -
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A List of Expenses You’ll Have as a Franchise Owner
… A List of Expenses You’ll Have as a Franchise Owner April 22, 2019 When you first start looking for a franchise to own, the upfront … ongoing expenses. 4. Rent/Utilities If the franchise you buy requires a commercial space, you’ll have a monthly rent … -
5 Things To Do Before You Search For A Franchise
… 5 Things To Do Before You Search For A Franchise January 18, 2018 In this post, I’m … need to do before you start searching for a franchise to buy. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The … it’s important to see where you stand, financially. The best way to do it is by putting together a net worth … -
Terms, conditions, and eligibility
… As a lender, these conditions determine which businesses you can lend to and the type of loans you can give. Content The specific terms of 7(a) loans are … As a lender, these conditions determine which businesses you can lend to and the type of loans you can give. … Terms, … -
When To Say No To A Franchise Opportunity
… Say No To A Franchise Opportunity February 16, 2017 When you first start looking at franchise opportunities, you’re … on the search. The search for the right franchise to buy takes longer than most people expect it to. It’s more … business and franchising. They’re “ in the know .” But the best reason for hiring a franchise attorney is protection. … -
Contact SBA
… us by phone and email, along with other avenues to guide you through our services. Content Loan payments and portals … EIDL) , please email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov . You can also call 800-659-2955 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, … -
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Types of contracts
… are several different ways of contracting that can help you win awards from the federal government. Content Set-aside … (SAM) and participate in any contracting program you may qualify for. In some cases, sole-source contracts … for small businesses in certain socio-economic categories. You can bid on these set-aside contracts by participating in … -
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How Choosing And Buying A Franchise Is Like The 10,000 Meter Run
… 2016 The correct way to choose, research and potentially buy a franchise can be likened to running a 10,000-meter race … miles</em>), in which it's imperative to pace yourself if you want to have any chance of winning. Joel Libava SBA Blog … positioned in the starting blocks. You need to have the best start possible. To begin, you need to make sure you're …