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https://www.sba.gov/success-story/dandelion-cafe… moving to Houston to work in oil and gas. Growing up around the restaurant industry when her parents ran their … After several rejections from banks, SCORE set her up with Bayou Micro Fund who helped her access the collateral … ticket times by half. Eventually, business began to pick up pace as patrons grew tired of pandemic restrictions and …
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Creating Stars
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/creating-stars… Creating Stars Natalie Hodge grew up in Martinsville, Virginia and, after obtaining her … stated, “I knew how to register my business name and set up a company with the state, but there were so many other … guide provides readers with tools anyone can use to start a business. … -
SBA Celebrates the Launch of New Maryland Women’s Business Centers
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/may/29/sba-celebrates-launch-new-maryland-womens-business-centers… out the mission of helping women-owned small businesses start, grow, and expand their businesses and reflects the … that have helped more than two million business owners start, grow and expand their companies since the program’s start in 1988,” said SBA Associate Administrator for the … -
Sheree Thomas Nails It!
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sheree-thomas-nails-it… Thomas, “I was so excited because it’s a lot of work to start and grow your own business.” Thomas began her quest at … our agency is here to assist every entrepreneur start and grow their business,” she added. Thomas, who never … -
How to Market for Small Business Saturday
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-market-small-business-saturday… of GrowBiz Media, a media company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Follow her at … and visit SmallBizDaily.com to sign up for her free TrendCast reports. Read more about Rieva … to everyone on your email list to “save the date” and start posting and advertising on social media to spread the … -
10 Things to Do to Close Out Your Year
https://www.sba.gov/blog/10-things-do-close-out-your-year… can help make 2019 an even better year and help you start the new year off right. In the final days of December, … You also want to take certain actions, such as setting up an accountable plan to reimburse employee business … need to be done before the end of the year. They can add up to great success. Business Laws Managing a Business Taxes … -
Harris Dream Clean: From Rock Bottom to Entrepreneurial Success Through Faith and Family
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/harris-dream-clean-rock-bottom-entrepreneurial-success-through-faith-and-family… Harris credits his mother June for encouraging him to start his own business. Although entrepreneurship had never been in the family’s history, when he brought up the idea to her she encouraged him to dream. Jordan … Harris Dream Clean. Harris and his brother Lance grew up playing sports and their father was a basketball coach. … -
What to Include in a Product Plan
https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-include-product-plan… you should include these elements related to the product. Start with listing or itemizing, in whatever level of detail … economics and scalability. The unit economics show what it costs to deliver your product or service to a customer, what … doubling sales requires doubling headcount and fixed costs. This goes for consultants, accountants, attorneys, and … -
Post-servicing actions
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/loan-guaranty-centers/commercial-loan-service-centers/post-servicing-actions… in E-Tran as appropriate evidence of resolution. Wrap-up Lenders must submit a wrap-up report acceptable to SBA and demonstrating completion of … B for more information on the contents of the wrap-up report. Extensions to the prudent liquidation deadline … -
SBA Partner Veteran Institute for Procurement Training Program Reaches 1,000 Graduates Milestone
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/mar/26/sba-partner-veteran-institute-procurement-training-program-reaches-1000-graduates-milestone… added. VIP is comprised of three training programs: · VIP START is for companies wanting to enter the federal market … of the National Guard and Reserve, and military spouses start and grow their small businesses. To learn more about … owners with the resources and support they need to start and grow their businesses. The SBA is the only go-to … -
Sisters United in Business
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/sisters-united-business… an easy task, and they planned meticulously. They tried to start their restaurant with traditional funding, but due to … location. The sisters are resilient and did not give up on their dream of having successful businesses. The … in their dream, and themselves. Their motto is “never give up.” … -
SBA Small Business Lending Reflects Strong Economic Trends
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/sba-small-business-lending-reflects-strong-economic-trends… that otherwise would not have access to capital to start, grow, or expand their small businesses. “A strong … continue to be proud that the SBA is here to help America start, grow, and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs.” In … and offers guarantees on loans to small businesses of up to $5 million on reasonable terms and conditions. 7(a) … -
NC 15943 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Small Businesses in North Carolina Affected by Gas Leak Explosion
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/may/01/nc-15943-sba-offers-disaster-assistance-small-businesses-north-carolina-affected-gas-leak-explosion… said Pilkerton. “Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at … by offering working capital loans, but the help cannot start until they submit an SBA disaster loan application to … owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a … -
Setting sights on a state-of-the-art dream
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/setting-sights-state-art-dream… Loan Program provides long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for the purchase or improvement of land, … a firing range, this was an opportunity for Parro set up the shop the way he always wanted. “I didn’t want to be a … the cell phones were on tethers, by brand. You can walk up and pick up a phone and compare it to the one next to it. … -
Four Questions Every Effective Business Plan Should Answer
https://www.sba.gov/blog/four-questions-every-effective-business-plan-should-answer… and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Read more about U.S. Small … from scratch. It will also be important to outline the costs of running your business. Learn more about funding your … -
A New Tool for Understanding Export Regulations
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Reach Customers Overseas Through eCommerce
https://www.sba.gov/blog/reach-customers-overseas-through-ecommerce… and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Read more about U.S. Small … provide options for delivery Can calculate total delivery costs, tariffs and any value-added taxes Can provide digital … options 2. Use SBA’s Resource Partners to Get You Up to Speed Tap into the e-commerce expertise of the SBA’s … -
Careful Planning Plus Quality Ingredients Equal Success
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/careful-planning-plus-quality-ingredients-equal-success… moves to fix it or make adjustments to compensate. Labor costs, including health insurance, have become a greater part … to keep turnover as low as possible which helps with labor costs. He visits all the restaurants at least weekly and … restaurant visits allow Charlie and his managers stay up to date on what customers want. They serve farm-to-table … -
Manage an SBIC
https://www.sba.gov/partners/sbics/manage-sbic… 10-year U.S. Treasury Note. Fees Commitment fee of 1% up front, a 2% draw-down fee at issuance, and a variable annual charge of up to 1.38% paid semi-annually. Use of proceeds Must be used … strategies. Leverage Commitment Amount For Accrual SBICs, up to 1.25x the amount of private capital committed to the … -
CA 15125-01 SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Resighini Rancheria Private Nonprofit Organizations
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/may/03/ca-15125-01-sba-disaster-assistance-available-resighini-rancheria-private-nonprofit-organizations… with a Public Assistance grant for their eligible costs. If not, FEMA may refer the private nonprofit to SBA … disaster loan assistance. SBA may lend private nonprofits up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed … damage. The interest rate is 2.5 percent with terms up to 30 years. The filing deadline to return applications …