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… He teaches people how to find, choose, research, and buy a franchise in the safest way possible. His …

… Rebuilding After Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria March 26, 2018 Janice Jucker and her husband Robert were preparing … they were able to salvage. They used the disaster loan to buy new equipment and supplies.  Just 17 days after the … the funds for those disaster survivors to get back on their feet and contribute to the restoration of their …

… below to see if any of these iconic franchise brands are on your list: Subway® McDonald’s® Dunkin Donuts® Pizza Hut® … are so popular. People figure they can’t lose if they buy a food franchise. But in this case, it’s where they eat … revenue you’ll be bringing in if you own a food franchise. For example, sometimes consumers need a fast meal. Many food …

… publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … to get your crafts as gifts? Have people offered to buy your creations? Here are two ways to research a craft … Online Assets A website is recommended, even if you plan on selling in person or on a large marketplace site. At the …

… for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Follow her on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman For many small business … strategies to help with expansion while saving taxes: Buy equipment. In 2017, you can opt to expense up to $510, …

… they reduce the cost of borrowing. But tax rules on deductibility can be confusing. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog … for various reasons…to start up, expand to new locations, buy equipment, launch a marketing campaign. But borrowing … set amount. For 2018, it was $25 million. For 2019, it is $26 million. More information about the interest deduction …

… U.S. Small Business Administration has placed a priority on helping small business exporters and offers them an … David M. Glaccum is the Associate Administrator for the Office of Manufacturing and Trade at the U.S. Small … reduces the exporter’s working capital and ability to buy materials, pay staff, and may impact the ability to …

… the federal government has a goal to set aside 23 percent for small businesses. This represents a big growth … Before doing business with Uncle Sam and bidding on contracts, you’ll first need to check off the following … or services. Obtain a DUNS number. In order to bid on government proposals, you must have a unique nine-digit …

… community in particular — to learn about best practices for improving their financial well-being. It’s also a … taxes. Whatever your desire, the SBA has a resource for you. Resource Partners Want a clearer picture of your … partners host workshops, online trainings, and one-on-one sessions to assist business owners with everything …

… and investors use the document as an information source for buying and selling 7(a) loans in our secondary market. … September 19, 2025 | File size: 21KB | Download .xlsx for / September 19, 2025 Related programs: 7(a) Activity …

… The Small Business Agenda This May 2011 report focuses on the vital role that America’s entrepreneurs and small … tax cuts, improved access to capital and expanded support for high growth businesses – as they continue to out-compete … of our communities. They are the source of pride for working families. And, every day, we see America’s …

… SBA Was There Every Step of the Way for MDS Manufacturing, LLC Fed a baby with a bottle or offered them a pacifier? Used a trigger lock on your handgun? Displayed a collectible or protected your … MDS, Dave and Mike scoured the SBA website for information on successfully starting a small business. With the help of …

… Simone and her daughter found a one-year-old truck for sale, purchased it, and took a leap of faith, opening the … Finding the food truck business to be cyclical, depending on weather seasons, Simone took the opportunity to open the … and sales into the business and full time year-round work for employees. Everything abruptly changed in early 2020 with …

… Tailoring Co.  More than a century later, the modest shop on Federal Street, now known as Boston Tailoring & Cleaning, … specialized in tailoring custom suits and other clothing for men and women. The family still has many of the shop’s … the same family the entire time,” said DeMarinis-Merritt. “For me, it’s more than a business; its where I grew up, it’s …

… him into his company, Precision Homecrafters, LLC. Early on, his mentor discussed selling the business to him after … participation in the program, he had the opportunity to buy out a competitor who was looking to retire and the acquisition served as inspiration for his strategic growth goals. By the end of the program, he …

… suits every weekend. Her parents couldn’t afford to buy that many garments, so she decided to make them herself. … her bathing suit designs and Elena discovered her passion for entrepreneurship. By the age of 21, she had an … her country made her leave home and also put her business on hold. It would be 12 more years before she returned to her …

… domino effect. As a prime contractor, CMS Corporation bids on large-scale construction projects. They don’t self-perform … they subcontract portions to smaller companies. They also buy on-site services. This is where they spend money and … funding became available, so the HESC put out a task order for dam work on Lake Shelbyville in rural Southern …

… and Family They say necessity is the mother of invention. For one young entrepreneur in Wichita, becoming a new father … when he saved some money from his unemployment checks to buy a $45 vacuum from WalMart. After going door to door … a property owner in Andover said yes. “I actually knocked on doors and said that I needed to clean their building,” …

… Chef certificate in 2011, having combined her passion for travel, cooking globally inspired dishes with almost two … to over 5,000 square feet during this same time. Based on her success, Mavis was recognized as the SBA Kentucky 2018 … Mavis stated, “We worked with Central Bank & Trust Company on our PPPs. It was a smooth process. Funds were deposited in …

… the pandemic. A move to Pittsburgh finally paid dividends for the former nanny and her husband seeking affordable … I was looking for healthy snacks where I didn’t have to buy a large number until I knew we liked it,” she explained. … schools, camps and families worldwide. Generating interest on Facebook and other social media sites, SnackEVER provides …