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… at Fort Sam Houston Army Base. She was also a caregiver for Linda Hall, who had Parkinson’s disease. While caring for Mrs. Hall, Tess realized that being a caregiver was her … persons with disabilities. Seniors 2000 strives to be the best alternative to institutional services and nurture a …

… Rebuilding After Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria March 26, 2018 Janice Jucker and her husband Robert were preparing to fill bakery orders for their Houston-area client's Rosh Hashanah celebrations … her husband Robert were preparing to fill bakery orders for their Houston-area client’s Rosh Hashanah celebrations …

… 5 Mid-Year Tax Planning Strategies June 13, 2017 For many small business owners, thinking about taxes occurs … an attorney, author, publisher, host, and trusted advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Follow her on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman For many small business …

… 5 Tax Rules for Deducting Interest Payments June 20, 2019 To the extent … on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman It’s common for … set amount. For 2018, it was $25 million. For 2019, it is $26 million. More information about the interest deduction …

… David M. Glaccum is the Associate Administrator for the Office of Manufacturing and Trade at the U.S. Small … letter of credit.  Today’s standard bank practice is for the small business to put up 100% cash collateral for the standby letter of credit amount or put a restriction …

… the federal government has a goal to set aside 23 percent for small businesses. This represents a big growth opportunity.  For example, business owner Scott Williams started pursuing … and gauge whether the federal government is currently buying your products or services. Obtain a DUNS number. In …

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… Simone Fancher’s daughter came to her with the idea of buying a food truck. Knowing nothing about the food truck … 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 … Development Center also has been a helpful resource for her counseling needs. Elena began T31 as a “solopreneur” …

… 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 …

… 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 founded Heather’s Choice Meals for Adventuring in 2014 to provide healthy dehydrated …

… 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 … there. The WBDC also connected Rebecca with Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, an entrepreneurial training …

… 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 … It’s a lot of work!” In April, Clarke served as a panelist for Wyoming District Office’s Federal Contracting Summit, …

… 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 …