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… you a small business owner with an amazing success story to tell?  If so, submit your nomination today for SBA’s National Small Business Week … The goal is to continually improve this site to meet your needs, so your feedback and participation are …

… and Guaranty Centers Choose an SBA loan servicing center to help you process your guaranty purchase or application, or service your 7(a), 504, or disaster loan. If you have a  servicing …

… every year. The homes and businesses affected need to be cleaned up and restored back to their original … Cleanup & Restoration Businesses Seeing a Servpro truck on your street is never a good sign–especially for the homeowner … cleanup your home if your water heater blew. Would you go online and try to find a company that handles floods? Maybe. …

… 6, 2024 It may not be something that often crosses your mind, but football coaches and small business owners … Paul Lester It may not be something that often crosses your mind, but football coaches and small business owners … leadership, dedication, commitment and a strong work ethic to succeed. Just like football coaches, as a small business …

… is founder and Chairman of Palo Alto Software and bplans.com. He has an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, … it takes is work, time, and – probably – money. Here’s how to stop patting yourself on the back and get to work. 1. … can just do it, by yourself, without needing anything but your own time, effort, and money. That happens a lot. It …

… How to Choose Productivity Software That Empowers Employees … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … when it comes to productivity software. But if you want your employees to feel empowered to do their best work and …

… Dreaming of Becoming an Entrepreneur? The SBA Is Here to Help. February 20, 2020 The SBA offers tools and resources … U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to be your partner as you transform your idea or dream into a … from our Business Planning Guide to our self-paced online course on How to Write A Business Plan . At this …

… Food Franchises So Popular? December 19, 2017 I’d like you to grab a pen and paper and quickly write down the first … to see if any of these iconic franchise brands are on your list: Subway® McDonald’s® Dunkin Donuts® Pizza Hut® … are so popular. People figure they can’t lose if they buy a food franchise. But in this case, it’s where they eat …

… this SBDC Day, consider how they can help you achieve your business goals. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can … fees and high shipping rates. She founded SnackEVER, an online store that specializes in natural and organic foods. …

… Use this as a template for the track record section of your executive summary. Support Use this Excel spreadsheet as a template when submitting your track record information as part of your executive … Development will not provide feedback for funds that fail to provide complete information or which submit track record …

… that now is the time to act if the tax breaks benefit your company. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara … 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 Several tax breaks that …

… the unsung heroes of America’s economy. They’re not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get the job done for the … up for success. Read about a few of them below. Lean on your local support network.  Relationships are important in … flagship and largest financing program, can be used to buy real estate, equipment, or inventory for your small …

… Tell the World WASHINGTON – Do you sell bowling balls to Bangladesh? Or dish towels to Delhi? Maybe you send laser technology to Lisbon? If you export your goods or services around the world and have used a … Administration and Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) want to see your story. Enter the “2013 SBA-Visa Export Video Contest”, …

… published a proposed rule that will provide a free online application process for women-owned small businesses to be certified and eligible to participate in the SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business …

… How Much Energy Do You Need to Own and Operate a Franchise? April 26, 2018 There’s hard … first. That’s because you need to oversee many aspects of your business, including: Interviewing and hiring employees Planning your grand opening Ordering inventory/supplies Setting up the …

… is founder and Chairman of Palo Alto Software and bplans.com. He has an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, … business schools for decades. It shows positioning related to breakfast: As you can see in the diagram above, breakfasts … related to positioning on the map. Positioning for your market Can you see how this technique can help you …

… – The U.S. Small Business Administration urges everyone to have a disaster preparedness plan to save lives and … since 2003. The SBA suggests three simple steps to develop your disaster plan. First, assess your risk.  Everyone has … priorities and be easy to access.  Checklists and online toolkits are good resources to help develop your …

… State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) – a program dedicated to helping small businesses just like yours find global … success. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can … their global potential.  We hope to see your business succeeding in the international marketplace …