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… Simone and her daughter found a one-year-old truck for sale, purchased it, and took a leap of faith, opening the … and sales into the business and full time year-round work for employees. Everything abruptly changed in early 2020 with … than other food businesses. The Cheesy Chick opened for longer hours to serve customers working non-traditional …

… 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 … Tailoring want to thank the SBA and express our gratitude for choosing us for this award,” she added. “We truly …

… 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 … a sole proprietor carpenter, who now works full-time for him. As per his Three-Year Strategic Growth Plan , 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 … would be 12 more years before she returned to her passion for design. Today, she’s the owner of T31 Inspired Handcraft …

… 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 … have been funded.  Everyone but the designer was local for this project.  That makes me proud.” About CMS …

… 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 … in Wichita until 2015. Harris credits his mother June for encouraging him to start his own business. Although …

… Chef certificate in 2011, having combined her passion for travel, cooking globally inspired dishes with almost two … service industry. The following year, Mavis was a finalist for admittance to Bad Girl Ventures, a woman-focused startup … Buys Local Campaign through the Kentucky Proud® program for food certified as “raised, grown or processed in Kentucky …

… the pandemic. A move to Pittsburgh finally paid dividends for the former nanny and her husband seeking affordable … up sales. “My husband is a vegetarian, and I was looking for healthy snacks where I didn’t have to buy a large number until I knew we liked it,” she explained. …

… Backpacking for Entrepreneurial Success Being a lifelong outdoor … and nutritionist, Heather Kelly identified a need for high-quality backpacking food in Alaska and beyond. She … grows, Kelly is also considering an SBA loan to help buy the business its own commercial kitchen to expand …

… compete against larger firms because of her inability to buy supplies in large enough quantities for volume discounts. She also wanted to scale up, possibly … and took workshops on lending helped prepare her to apply for an SBA-guaranteed 7(a) loan. She also sought and received …

… recalled. “There isn’t anything the government doesn’t buy. There is no job you can’t find to do when contracting … transitioning from active duty to reserves, Clarke looked for ways to continue contributing to the military community … that I am now facing.” Clarke also added some advice for businesses contemplating the Mentor-Protégé Program: “The …

… the opportunity and reached out to the SBA Indiana team for help.  Yadav devised an expansion plan that included … location.  Then, the SBA connected Yadav with a local CDC for an SBA -backed 504 loan which he used to purchase, … our capabilities,” Yadav said.  “We’ve been HUBZone for six years and we’ve grown 300% and become one of the top …

… California Man Pleads Guilty for Role in $15.9M COVID-19 Fraud Scheme Click Here to Sign … Investigative Cases, Audit Oversight Reports, and General News Click Here to View the Original U.S. Department of … relied on layers of deception to steal taxpayer money to buy himself luxury vehicles, residential properties, and …

… That He Invested in Cryptocurrency Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit Oversight Reports, and General News Click Here to View the Original U.S. Department of … of his nonexistent companies, which he instead used to buy cryptocurrency, the Justice Department announced today. …

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… all workers in the United States and have been responsible for much of the post-2008 economic recovery through their … and mentoring and trainings services. She is responsible for all branding, marketing, PR, and communication efforts. … add workers hitting the highest level since 1999. SCORE’s latest Megaphone of Main Street Small Business Jobs Report …

… July 6, 2017 Ever wish your small business could do more for the community? Maybe you volunteer as a group or have a … and mentoring and trainings services. She is responsible for all branding, marketing, PR, and communication efforts. … causes that align with their business missions. SCORE’s latest infographic highlights the power of CSR programs in …

… plenty to celebrate as recent research notes major gains for women in business. Bridget Weston Pollack Bridget Weston … and mentoring and trainings services. She is responsible for all branding, marketing, PR, and communication efforts. … notes major gains for women in business. As shown in our latest infographic , there are more than 11 million …

… What’s New for Your Retirement Plans in 2020? January 16, 2020 It’s a … on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman These new rules result … salary reduction contribution by employees is $19,500 ($26,000 for those who are at least 50 years old by the end of …

… became the first Black entrepreneur to be granted a patent for prototyping the process that would eventually become … Black- or African American-owned businesses account for $141.billion in annual sales, according to the latest available data . Still, Black-owned businesses only …