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Direct Mail is Hot Again. Here’s How to Use It
… Direct Mail is Hot Again. Here’s How to Use It April 4, 2019 From Glossier to Quip, a variety of … and grow their businesses. Follow her at http://Twitter.com/Rieva and visit SmallBizDaily.com to sign up for her free … Vox notes . Here’s why direct mail is hot again and how your business can use it effectively. Why Direct Mail Is Hot … -
4 Ways Mom and Pop Businesses Can Outshine Their Bigger Competitors
… March 29 is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day—a day to celebrate the value that family-owned small businesses … “Cheers.” “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name…” I think we all can relate to how wonderful it … corporations often have a lot of red tape and tiers of buy-in to get through before launching new products or … -
READOUT: Administrator Guzman Visits Rhode Island and Massachusetts to Highlight Buying American-Made and Historic Growth in New Small Businesses
… Administrator Guzman Visits Rhode Island and Massachusetts to Highlight Buying American-Made and Historic Growth in New … equity, the importance of locally-produced products to our economy, and the record number of small business … presented Administrator Guzman with an honorary key to the city. U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Pazi’s Place owner Jason … -
SBA Administrator Guzman and U.S. Senator Jack Reed to Visit Rhode Island Businesses to Highlight Buying American-Made
… SBA Administrator Guzman and U.S. Senator Jack Reed to Visit Rhode Island Businesses to Highlight Buying American-Made Providence, RI – On … Island. Administrator Guzman will join Senator Reed to tour three local businesses to highlight the role small … -
SBA Closing Niagara County Disaster Loan Outreach Center Sept. 21; Still Time to Submit Applications Online
… County Disaster Loan Outreach Center Sept. 21; Still Time to Submit Applications Online ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that due to a steady decrease in activity, the Disaster Loan Outreach … -
SBA Closing Otsego County Disaster Loan Outreach Center Sept. 21; Still Time to Submit Applications Online
… County Disaster Loan Outreach Center Sept. 21; Still Time to Submit Applications Online ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that due to a steady decrease in activity, the Disaster Loan Outreach … -
SBA Launches New HUBZONE Maps and Partners with U.S. Digital Service to Streamline and Enhance Online Services for Small Businesses
… New HUBZONE Maps and Partners with U.S. Digital Service to Streamline and Enhance Online Services for Small Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C.— The … programs. SBA has partnered with the U.S. Digital Service to streamline and enhance online services for small … -
Recent Natural Disasters: What It Means Tax-wise for Your Business
… Recent Natural Disasters: What It Means Tax-wise for Your Business November 1, 2017 In August and September, … Weltman is an attorney, author, publisher, host, and trusted advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. … on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman In August and September, … -
SBA Mentor-Protege Program: What to include in your Mentor-Protege Agreement
… SBA Mentor-Protege Program: What to include in your Mentor-Protege Agreement The U.S. Small … firm for mentorship. How to find a mentor Contact your local SBA office , for guidance. Ask about the … -
Do You Know the Difference Between Your Company's Disaster Risk and Its Preparedness Level?
… Do You Know the Difference Between Your Company's Disaster Risk and Its Preparedness Level? WASHINGTON – Human nature—the tendency to believe that a natural or man-made disaster will never … Space is limited. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/436883705 # # # Summary WASHINGTON – Human … -
5 Key Tips on Sales Forecasting for Business Owners
… is founder and Chairman of Palo Alto Software and bplans.com. He has an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, … with sales forecasting is the idea that it's supposed to be accurate months in advance. That's not the point. It's … progress and manage change. In the real world, when you do your forecasting right, you'll have lots of revisions as time … -
The SBA Emphasizes the Importance of Financial Literacy
… Importance of Financial Literacy April 4, 2024 Brush up on your financial practice knowledge this Financial Literacy … Month. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can … are covered on the SBA’s Learning Platform . Take the online Financing Your Business course, for example. This … -
The Pros and Cons of Owning A Retail Franchise
… 2017 The retail sector of franchising is huge. According to a recent report* from Franchise Direct, the retail … The Pros of Owning A Retail Franchise 1. You can involve your family in the business. The first positive thing that … make up for your increased expenses. 2. Competition from online retailers. The growth and convenience of shopping for … -
Webinar: Creating Evacuation & Shelter-In-Place Plans
… Evacuation & Shelter-In-Place Plans Get Tips on Protecting Your Place of Business at a Free Webinar Hosted by SBA and … and passersby in danger. And there are many scenarios to consider as reminders of your vulnerability to physical … Business Administration Wednesday, August 10, for a live online discussion on how to develop both shelter-in place and … -
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Let us help be a solution on your way to Recovery
… Economic Injury Disaster Loan Let us help be a solution on your way to Recovery ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business … to replace lost sales or profits. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the … -
How the SBA Helps Entrepreneurs Start and Grow Their Businesses
… Dream. This National Entrepreneurship Week, the SBA wants to help you get one step closer. U.S. Small Business … realized their dream of small business ownership. Starting Your Business Starting a business involves planning, making … ? Should you have a brick-and-mortar location, or is an online store enough? Choosing the right name and business … -
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Let us help be a solution on your way to Recovery
… Economic Injury Disaster Loan Let us help be a solution on your way to Recovery ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business … to replace lost sales or profits. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the … -
Last Call for Drought Relief in North Carolina: Secure Your SBA Disaster Loan for Working Capital Before the Deadline
… Last Call for Drought Relief in North Carolina: Secure Your SBA Disaster Loan for Working Capital Before the … for federal working capital loans in North Carolina due to drought conditions that began on Nov. 1, 2023. “When … of future funding. For more information and to apply online visit sba.gov/disaster . Applicants may also call … -
Guaranty Purchase Process
… the guaranty purchase process and common forms submitted to the National Guaranty Purchase Center. Guaranty Purchase … loans Centers – whichever is appropriate for your institution. Lender can request purchase when it has … of required equity injection (includes verification of source in some cases) Missing or unsupported documentation of …