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When To Say No To A Franchise Opportunity
https://www.sba.gov/blog/when-say-no-franchise-opportunity… a marathon than a sprint. And if you really want to be your own boss, I have confidence that you’ll take the time … know when to fold 'em .” When you’re getting ready to make your decision on a franchise to buy, you really do need to … the system, you need to do a couple of things. First, call your franchise development person. Share what you’ve found, … -
State Trade Expansion Program: 10 Years of Success
https://www.sba.gov/blog/state-trade-expansion-program-10-years-success… their global potential. We hope to see your business succeeding in the international marketplace … -
Why Visiting Franchisees In-Person Is So Important
https://www.sba.gov/blog/why-visiting-franchisees-person-so-important… ownership advisor. Read more about Joel Libava Doing your due diligence on franchise opportunities you’re … is to talk to franchise owners, face-to face, as part of your franchise due diligence. Why Talk to Franchisees? You … have they purchased the franchise you may want to buy for your local area, they’re operating it. Not to sound cheesy, … -
What Makes an Ongoing Business Forecast Realistic?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-makes-ongoing-business-forecast-realistic… Next month we’ll look at realism for startups. Align your types and categories and units Start with the obvious: coordinate your forecast with your past results. Make sure that the types, categories, and … -
Dreaming of Becoming an Entrepreneur? The SBA Is Here to Help.
https://www.sba.gov/blog/dreaming-becoming-entrepreneur-sba-here-help… U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to be your partner as you transform your idea or dream into a thriving business. As we celebrate … -
Seniors Win in Small Business
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How to Market for Small Business Saturday
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-market-small-business-saturday… to spread the word to businesses and consumers. If your community was part of Small Business Saturday last year, … may already have a Neighborhood Champion. If not, see if your local business association, Chamber of Commerce or other … Shop Small Map so local consumers can see at a glance that your business is participating in Small Business Saturday. … -
What Can Go Wrong As A Franchise Owner
https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-can-go-wrong-franchise-owner… to franchisees who are already in business ( as part of your research ), ask them how much working capital you really … have a working spouse who makes enough money to pay all of your continuing household expenses, you’ll need to set aside … there’s a lot of resistance, you may want to rethink your idea so you can avoid major family problems. You can always … -
Don’t Get Fooled by These 7 Marketing Myths
https://www.sba.gov/blog/dont-get-fooled-these-7-marketing-myths… marketing is essential to let prospective customers know your business exists. Every business needs marketing — that’s … mass-market retailers in recent years.) The more narrowly your small business can target its market, the better your results will be and the more customer loyalty you’ll … -
An American Tradition: ‘Shop Small’ on Small Business Saturday®
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/nov/21/american-tradition-shop-small-small-business-saturdayr… Houston region Texans to “shop and dine small” to help your local economy prosper! This is especially relevant now … spread the word by encouraging family and friends. D o your part with these six simple steps: Commit to making at … small business retailer. Get to know the owner. Your purchase can be even more meaningful when you share the … -
How to Choose Productivity Software That Empowers Employees
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-choose-productivity-software-empowers-employees… when it comes to productivity software. But if you want your employees to feel empowered to do their best work and stay engaged with your mission, here are a few things to think about. Make Sure … calls or just use software to set up in-person meetings. Your ideal software will offer options that allow people to … -
The Pros and Cons of Owning a Food Franchise
https://www.sba.gov/blog/pros-cons-owning-food-franchise… long as you have a steady stream of customers patronizing your restaurant or food store, revenue tends to be pretty … long as you have a steady stream of customers patronizing your restaurant on a consistent basis, your revenue figures will be fine. 2. New food-service … -
Why Are Food Franchises So Popular?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/why-are-food-franchises-so-popular… to see if any of these iconic franchise brands are on your list: Subway® McDonald’s® Dunkin Donuts® Pizza Hut® Burger King® If any of them are on your list, you just helped answer one of the reasons why food franchises are so popular. If none of them are on your list, I’m surprised. That’s because those franchises … -
Interview with a Small Business Owner, Who also Happens to be a Military Spouse
https://www.sba.gov/blog/interview-small-business-owner-who-also-happens-be-military-spouse… #myvetbiz. Barbara Carson: So, tell us about yourself and your business. Lindsey Germono: I'm Lindsey Germono, … spouse may not open same doors as being a veteran. What's your feeling about this? How can military spouses create … what they need, as their needs are different. What were your perceptions of starting a small business before you … -
Fundamentals of Lean Business Planning
https://www.sba.gov/blog/fundamentals-lean-business-planning… things done. Planning, done right, is about managing your business better. Set expectations, track results, and … process, helps you make sure you are actually executing your tactics by tracking progress towards your specific milestones, and watching the main performance … -
5 Ways to Start Selling Online
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National Small Business Week Hosts Second Annual Virtual Conference
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/national-small-business-week-hosts-second-annual-virtual-conference… Access May 7, 2019 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Start or expand your business with loans guaranteed by the SBA. This … 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Discover how online ads can help your business connect to new customers, promote special … Constant Contact May 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The idea of getting your business online can often feel scary and … -
Understand the Law Before Dropping or Reducing Employee Benefits
https://www.sba.gov/blog/understand-law-dropping-or-reducing-employee-benefits… decisions including layoffs and benefit reductions. If your business faces such decisions, it important to understand your legal rights and obligations concerning employment law. … Layoffs, Furloughs, and Reducing Employee Hours Layoffs If your business is considering layoffs, review the Worker … -
Financing International Sales with Export Express
https://www.sba.gov/blog/financing-international-sales-export-express… statistics, you have also seen firsthand developments in your own industry where your competitors are increasingly selling to overseas buyers … grow and thrive, international markets should be part of your future. But you may also wonder if your business is …