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Are you SBA's Next Winner?
… 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 … -
2019 National Small Business Week Awards: Are you SBA’s Next Winner?
… 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 … -
2018 National Small Business Week Awards: Are you SBA’s Next Winner?
… 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 … -
Franchise Businesses That Show Up When A Disaster Strikes
… 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. … -
An American Tradition: ‘Shop Small’ on Small Business Saturday®
… local small businesses, so on November 25, I implore you to join the millions of other Houston region Texans to “shop and dine small” to help your local economy prosper! This is especially relevant now … Area. And remember that “shop small” refers to whom you buy from, and not how much you buy! Small Business Saturday … -
How Running a Small Business is Like Coaching a Football Team
… 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 … -
So You Have a Brilliant Idea. What’s Next.
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How to Choose Productivity Software That Empowers Employees
… 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.
… 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 … -
Why Are Food Franchises So Popular?
… 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 … -
Become a Small Business Success Story this SBDC Day
… 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. … -
Qualified Small Business Stock: What Is It and How to Use It
… price appreciates greatly, you sell it, and pay no tax on your profit. That’s what can happen with qualified small … 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 Imagine owning stock in a … -
Take Advantage Now of Expiring Provisions
… 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 … -
Pre-screening executive summary track record template
… 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 … -
Beyond Main Street: Tips for America’s Rural Small Business Owners
… 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 … -
Sell Around the Globe? Tell the World
… 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”, … -
SBA Proposes Certification Rule for Women-Owned Small Businesses
… 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?
… 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 … -
The Importance of Market Positioning
… 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 …