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U.S. Small Business Administration Data Governance Materials
… Data and Infrastructure Maturity Publish Agency Open Data Plan Improve Data Inventory Develop Data Strategy CALENDAR … Data Strategy Implement Federal Data Strategy Annual Action Plan Office of Performance, Planning and the Chief Financial … -
Become an SBA lender
… cost A contribution from the borrower of at least 10% equity of the total project cost To participate in the … -
Eric M. Thorson Inspector General U.S. Small Business Administration Before the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship United States Senate November 13, 2007
… cashier’s checks to demonstrate borrowers’ injections of equity into their businesses. So far, the investigation … BLX during this period and whether SBA took effective action to address any significant risks stemming from BLX’s … environment where it may be difficult to take corrective action against large lenders when doing so might jeopardize … -
So You Have a Brilliant Idea. What’s Next.
… seem brilliant until they hit execution. 2. Develop a lean plan Don’t do a big formal business plan. Just do a lean business plan. Define strategy, tactics, milestones, metrics, and … -
SBA’s COVID-19 EIDL Program Data Migration Challenges
… data from its software provider without a data migration plan. This software service provider is an outside company … the SBA design and implement a comprehensive migration plan for the COVID-19 EIDL program, to include defined … available for future litigation efforts. Management’s plan to modify the contract would ensure data is preserved. … -
7 Ways to Improve Your Website Homepage
… the content on the homepage. 2. Make Sure It Has a Call to Action Ask yourself: what’s the top action you want visitors to your website to take? Here are three examples of common calls to action: Sign up for your email list - When people sign up for … -
Audit of SBA’s Oversight of Women’s Business Centers’ Compliance with Cooperative Agreement Financial Requirements
… that WBCs in our sample: (1) failed to take corrective action to remedy accounting deficiencies identified during … removal of two WBCs from the program but did not take action. Additionally, program officials’ methodology for … -
11-06 - Weaknesses Identified During the FY 2010 Federal Information Security Management Act Review
… Management; (4) Security Training; (5) Remediation/Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M); (6) Remote Access; … -
Maine 2024 Young Entrepreneur of the Year W.E. Farm
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Statement from Administrator Mills on Continuing Support for Small Businesses through SBA Recovery Programs
… businesses are a central piece of President Obama’s Jobs Plan because they have been and will continue to be a key … through February. SBA’s 7(a) and 504 ARRA Transition Plan: SBA is in the process of finalizing the plan for transitioning its 7(a) and 504 programs back to … -
10 Tips to Help You Get Your Business Ready for the Holiday Shopping Season
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TOMORROW: SBA Administrator Visits Manufacturing Plant in Baltimore to Highlight Agency’s Efforts to Equip Small Businesses and Revive Underserved Communities
… the positive impact of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act and other Biden-Harris Administration policies have … the SBA’s Community Navigator Program – an American Rescue Plan initiative designed to reduce barriers faced by … in its first year, including the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act . Thanks … -
20 Things You Can Sell Online that You Might Not Have Thought Of
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6 Tools Every Small Business Owner Needs to Succeed in 2017
… might be just the thing you need! 5. An updated business plan Last month, I noted that the end of the year is the perfect time to review your business plan and make updates as needed to benefit your company’s growth. Now, it’s time to put that change into action. Remember that small changes can be as effective as … -
How to Have A Stand Out Business Credit Application
… accounts, assets, investments, etc. 5) Have a Business Plan Document – The majority of business loan applications require a business plan document. The fact is banks still want the standard … This doesn't have to be a book but a lean business plan document will suffice. For help on building a business … -
SBA Reconvenes the Council on Underserved Communities
… the Council will help support the SBA’s prioritization of equity across its programs and initiatives. The Council will … with the Biden-Harris Administration's dedication to equity. We know that all of our small businesses must be … recommendations on strategies to improve and strengthen equity among women -, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses … -
Audit of SBA’s Desktop Loss Verification Process
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Bubba Restaurant Celebrates Economic Recovery with PRIDE
… continues to grow as America embraces more diversity, equity, and inclusion business policies. Chris credits the … Chris worked with industry mentors to revise his business plan and financials multiple times. Unfortunately, like in … -
Encore Entrepreneur in McPherson Building a Paragon of Excellence in Metal Manufacturing
… three months in the spring of 2019 to work on a business plan, surveying the needs and equipment in the area, … team of individuals to help me solidify my business plan,” said Williford. One of Bob’s consultants suggested he … Frank Choriego. “Frank helped me finalize my business plan,” said Williford. Williford also researched the …