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https://www.sba.gov/blog/10-tactics-get-more-positive-reviews-your-business… from 51 percent to 90 percent of consumers read and trust online reviews. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … at least once a week to assess your progress and deal with negative reviews. Complete your online profiles, …
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MT 14795-01 SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Montana
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/aug/04/mt-14795-01-sba-disaster-assistance-available-montana… Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit (PNP) … as defined by law. If so, FEMA may provide the PNP with a Public Assistance grant for their eligible costs. If … injury applications is May 3, 2017. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s … -
Why Traditional Advertising Still Matters
https://www.sba.gov/blog/why-traditional-advertising-still-matters… Why Traditional Advertising Still Matters January 3, 2017 Online, mobile and other forms of digital advertising are … and grow their businesses. Follow her at http://Twitter.com/Rieva and visit SmallBizDaily.com to sign up for her free … them. Meanwhile, MarketingSherpa found, consumers engage with traditional ads to a surprising degree. For instance, … -
The SBA Salutes the Resilient Small Business Community this National Entrepreneurship Week
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-salutes-resilient-small-business-community-national-entrepreneurship-week… honored to serve small business owners across the country now and in the days ahead, and there is no better time to … the offerings available to you through the SBA, including online educational resources, funding programs, and local … is also Ascent , a free online learning platform for women with existing businesses who are already generating revenue … -
Why Visiting Franchisees In-Person Is So Important
https://www.sba.gov/blog/why-visiting-franchisees-person-so-important… After all, they’ve already invested their money to buy the franchise you’re interested in. Not only have they … if at all possible. Next, you’ll need to get in touch with the franchisee you want to visit. Unless you’ve already … involves. It would help me a lot. Would that be okay?” Now, if you’ve never talked with the franchisee you want to … -
IA 15286-02 SBA Amends Disaster Declaration to include Private Nonprofits in Two Additional Counties; One Month left to Apply for SBA Loans
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/sep/26/ia-15286-02-sba-amends-disaster-declaration-include-private-nonprofits-two-additional-counties-one… Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in … by law. If so, FEMA may provide the private nonprofit with a Public Assistance grant for their eligible costs. If … for economic injury is May 28, 2018. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information … -
Market research and competitive analysis
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/market-research-competitive-analysis… pay for these alternatives? You’ll also want to keep up with the latest small business trends. It’s important to gain … trends, demographics, and household incomes. Check online or start with our list of market research resources . … sources that provide customer and market information at no cost. Free statistics are readily available to help … -
OR 14637-02 SBA Amends Disaster Declaration to include Private Nonprofits in One Additional County; One Month Left to Apply for SBA Loans
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/mar/18/or-14637-02-sba-amends-disaster-declaration-include-private-nonprofits-one-additional-county-one… Calif . – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit (PNP) … as defined by law. If so, FEMA may provide the PNP with a Public Assistance grant for their eligible costs. If … injury applications is Nov. 17, 2016. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s … -
Reporting identity theft
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Office of Human Resources Solutions
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-human-resources-solutions… statement The Office of Human Resources Solutions partners with SBA leaders to develop strategic solutions to human … program offices, and employees. OHRS works in partnership with SBA leaders to build a high quality workforce and a high … candidates, pre-planning staffing needs in consultation with hiring managers, applying merit systems principles in … -
Disaggregated data
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Business Guide
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide… Business Guide Plan your business You've got a great idea. Now, make a plan to turn it into a great business. Market … startup costs Establish business credit Fund your business Buy an existing business or franchise Launch your business … from disasters Close or sell your business Hire employees with disabilities Grow your business When business is good, … -
Plan your business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business… Learn how to write a business plan quickly and efficiently with a business plan template. Write your business plan … structure and run your business. Choose a funding source Buy an existing business or franchise Starting a business … -
Regional Innovation Clusters
https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/regional-innovation-clusters… and commercial contracting assistance. Want to work with an RIC? Look below to see if there is an RIC that … -
Get help with your PPP loan
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program/get-help-your-ppp-loan… Get help with your PPP loan SBA offers free counseling and training events to help you with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Content Speak … PPP loans. All others can continue to set up and manage online payments at Pay.gov. Stay in touch with SBA Sign up to … -
How Retargeting and Remarketing Helps Your Advertising
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-retargeting-remarketing-helps-your-advertising… Helps Your Advertising January 23, 2018 When it comes to online advertising, there’s a powerful technique called … Getting to prospects when they’re most ready to buy. Specifically, Google says you use these ads to attract visitors after they’ve interacted with you, when they search for your product, visit another … -
Six Ways to Prepare for a Successful Holiday Season
https://www.sba.gov/blog/six-ways-prepare-successful-holiday-season… Season September 7, 2017 Guess what people are doing right now? They’re starting their holiday shopping. Bridget Weston … Bridget Weston Pollack Guess what people are doing right now? They’re starting their holiday shopping. They may not be … holiday season by reviewing these six tasks and delegating with your team. 1. Make a list, check it twice, and order … -
Office of Entrepreneurial Development
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-entrepreneurial-development… Business Administration's (SBA) technical assistance arm with resource partners located throughout the country. … entrepreneurs and small business owners free, on-demand online courses covering essential business topics from … experts. OED’s specific initiatives include SBA’s free online Learning Center , SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging … -
Pros and Cons: Startups and Franchises
https://www.sba.gov/blog/pros-cons-startups-franchises… you build your own business from the ground up or opt to buy a franchise, there are some key differences to consider. … doing, I’m going to go over two ways you can do it, along with the pros and cons of each of them. Startups If you’re … equity You can run your business as you please There are no rules You keep 100% of the profits The Cons Your total … -
Rural Initiative pilot program
https://www.sba.gov/partners/lenders/cdc504-loan-program/rural-initiative-pilot-program… of operation. In order to provide rural small businesses with increased opportunities to access capital, SBA created … of operations if both apply: The loan is for a 504 project with an address located in a rural county. The rural county … be prohibited from participating in the 504 Rural program. No PCLP or ALP authority 504 Rural loans cannot be made using …