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https://www.sba.gov/blog/deck-walls… Projections show a strong season ahead for retailers—both online and in-store—with total sales estimates ranging from $727.9 billion to … More and more customers want the convenience of BOPIS (buy online, pickup in store). And they want to be able to … Projections show a strong season ahead for retailers—both online and in-store—with total sales estimates ranging from …
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Write your business plan
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Chatbots for Customer Service: How Small Businesses are Using Them
https://www.sba.gov/blog/chatbots-customer-service-how-small-businesses-are-using-them… computer programs that are able to converse with people online using human-like speech. They’re common within … you may want to purchase. Many fashion retailers now have ways in which customers can enter their favorite … who visits your website will necessarily be ready to buy, but you could have a chat pop up that asks people about … -
Selling Overseas Using E-Commerce? Here Are Some Useful Resources for Trade Compliance
https://www.sba.gov/blog/selling-overseas-using-e-commerce-here-are-some-useful-resources-trade-compliance… a trend that only accelerated through the COVID pandemic. With the global e-commerce market worth almost $4.9 trillion … resources include an e-Commerce Compliance Guide for online sellers and an e-Commerce Counterfeit Awareness Guide … also partners and participates in numerous webinars and online trainings on the latest regulations and available … -
Small business procurement scorecard
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-data/small-business-procurement-scorecard… Business Zones (HUBZones) Every year, SBA works with agencies to set their contracting and subcontracting … Utilization (OSDBU) peer review on agency compliance with section 15(k) of the Small Business Act (currently 21 … -
Starting a High-Tech Business? You May be Eligible for Government Funding
https://www.sba.gov/blog/starting-high-tech-business-you-may-be-eligible-government-funding… and marketing communications consultant. Caron works with SBA to promote government resources helping … of their budget each year to fund the SBIR program, with the SBA acting as the coordinating agency of the … opportunities to see where your R&D efforts may align with the government’s needs. Then follow the application … -
What I Learned About Business From a Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneur
https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-i-learned-about-business-girl-scout-cookie-entrepreneur… to door in my North Carolina neighborhood. I didn't have online tools or a marketing plan or even a real strategy. … Turns out, she also had a lot of her own wisdom to share with me – and other entrepreneurs – about what it takes to … and also had extra boxes on hand in case someone wanted to buy more. In March, she manned cookie booths in public places … -
Customer Testimonials: Maximize Their Marketing Impact
https://www.sba.gov/blog/customer-testimonials-maximize-their-marketing-impact… and grow their businesses. Follow her at http://Twitter.com/Rieva and visit SmallBizDaily.com to sign up for her free … what you need to know to generate customer testimonials with maximum marketing impact. How to Create a Customer … your business on social media or give you positive reviews online. Sometimes, those comments may be testimonial-ready. … -
Rural Small Business Financing & Speed Lending
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/apr/16/rural-small-business-financing-speed-lending… in Wye Mills, Md. This workshop is your chance to meet with small business assistance organizations and lenders to … of this event, advance registration is required. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/y2f55xrr . Additional information can be found online at … -
KS 15057-02 SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Private Nonprofit Organizations to Add Two Counties; One Month Left To Apply
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/mar/24/ks-15057-02-sba-amends-disaster-declaration-private-nonprofit-organizations-add-two-counties-one… Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in … assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize … injury applications is Nov. 27, 2017. Applicants may apply online using SBA’s secure website at … -
Manage your EIDL
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/covid-19-economic-injury-disaster-loan/manage-your-eidl… Charged Off status are not eligible Borrower must submit with the request a reasonable explanation for their temporary … to the CSP. Once referred to CSP, these loans are no longer serviced by the SBA. The SBA will not be able to … requirements letter below so you know exactly what’s needed. Taking the time to send a complete and accurate … -
These Small Business Trends Look to Shape 2024
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2023/2023-11/these-small-business-trends-look-shape-2024… owners, that means the time to start planning for 2024 is now. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to … for challenges and opportunities in the days ahead. With potential impacts for both day-to-day operations and the … of sale. Meet the customer where they are, whether that’s online or in-person, and personalize their journey as much as … -
World Trade Month Go Global Webinar Series
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/may/09/world-trade-month-go-global-webinar-series… Month, federal agencies will be conducting a Go Global online program. The four-part webinar series helps … and Security). The webinars are free of charge, and no pre-registration is required. Go Global Webinar Series – … the expertise of international trade experts, and connect with foreign buyers. WebEx: … -
5 Ways to Get Credit for Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-ways-get-credit-your-business… all business owners use credit for business purchases. Now building business credit may seem like an intimidating … most common way is to check your business credit report with agencies such as Dun & Bradstreet. As a startup with … or net 60-day terms. With supplier based credit you can buy products or services while paying for them at later date. … -
Regional Regulatory Fairness Boards
https://www.sba.gov/priorities/councils-and-committees/regional-regulatory-fairness-boards… a handyman business to a full-service general contractor with in-house professional engineering capabilities that … company started out making 30 gallons of beer a day and now sells over 35,000 cases of beer annually. Baldwin has … a small business owner and would like to get involved with the regional boards, we encourage you to apply by … -
What Your Life Will Look Like As A Franchisee
https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-your-life-will-look-franchisee… January 24, 2017 You’ve decided to become a franchisee. Now that you’ve made that decision, you should have a mental picture of what your business is going to look like-with you at the helm. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel … Days Turn Into Weeks The first few days are rough; there’s no sugar-coating it. You don’t really know what you’re doing. … -
Surety bonds
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/surety-bonds… small businesses win contracts by providing the customer with a guarantee that the work will be completed. Many public … out to SBA-authorized surety agencies. Surety partners with business SBA-authorized surety agents secure bond … -
5 Essential Pages For Your Small Business Website
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-essential-pages-your-small-business-website… Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information communities reaching over 6 million users … About Us People (including business people) do business with other people. Customers like to know a bit about a … else in the site. If you haven’t got any testimonials yet, now’s the time to start contacting satisfied clients and … -
HI 16539-01 SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Hawaii Private Nonprofit Organizations
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/jul/10/hi-16539-01-sba-disaster-assistance-available-hawaii-private-nonprofit-organizations… 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 April 9, 2021. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information … -
AR 16450-01 SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Arkansas Private Nonprofit Organizations
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/may/13/ar-16450-01-sba-disaster-assistance-available-arkansas-private-nonprofit-organizations… 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 Feb. 8, 2021. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information …