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Thread of excellence runs through century-old tailor shop
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/thread-excellence-runs-through-century-old-tailor-shop… managed to stand the test of time and to be recognized with this award. It's an honor.” … -
Home Remodeling Company CEO finds himself Remodeling his Business with SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/home-remodeling-company-ceo-finds-himself-remodeling-his-business-sbas-thrive-emerging-leaders… Company CEO finds himself Remodeling his Business with SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program … participation in the program, he had the opportunity to buy out a competitor who was looking to retire and the … to do marketing, they now have two marketing employees with a solid plan that is generating leads for business. … -
Bare Life, Promoting Good Health
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/bare-life-promoting-good-health… conscious of her health and everything that was not right with it. Weight gain and constant pain as well as a diagnosis … major impact. Food became a large part of everything wrong with her digestive system thus manifesting itself in other … similar reactions and kept asking me where they could buy my hot chocolate, Lazowski knew she had a good business … -
The Domino Effect
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/domino-effect… they subcontract portions to smaller companies. They also buy on-site services. This is where they spend money and … more remote locations like Guam. But Enrique said that with the help of a PPP loan in 2021 they were able to … Military Engineers. In addition, she is now active with the Zenith Group of the Women Presidents Organization. … -
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… in Wichita, becoming a new father after losing his job with only unemployment income spurred him to act. Jordan … when he saved some money from his unemployment checks to buy a $45 vacuum from WalMart. After going door to door … the operations manager and co-owner of Harris Dream Clean. With their combined experience, both brothers had the … -
SBA Administrator Travels to North Dakota for Small Business Boom Tour
https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/07/05/sba-administrator-travels-north-dakota-small-business-boom-tour… Grand Farm, where she toured the innovation campus and met with Grand Farm leaders. Administrator Guzman was then joined … Hoeven, continued her nationwide Small Business Boom Tour with stops at several local small businesses housed within … President Biden’s commitment to businesses that buy, make, and sell their products in America. Under the … -
SBA Funding Helped this Seattle Business Transfer Ownership and Continue to Grow
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sba-funding-helped-seattle-business-transfer-ownership-continue-grow… distributor of steel, aluminum, and hard-to-find metals with a client-focused approach centered on custom orders, … when she purchased the business in 2010, but her journey with the company, and the metal industry, began years … mentioned that they were ready to retire and suggested she buy the business. Debbie was ready to seize the opportunity. … -
Backpacking for Entrepreneurial Success
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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Lower Costs for Small Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/09/30/biden-harris-administration-finalizes-rule-lower-costs-small-businesses… fixed rate financing for real estate and equipment with SBA-backed capital. This action comes on the heels of … this country run,” said SBA Administrator Guzman. “Coupled with the recent Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which is … Nov. 15. 504 Updates Resulting from the Direct Final Rule: With this direct final rule, the SBA has amended regulations … -
Powder River Industries, Clarke: It's all about service
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/powder-river-industries-clarke-its-all-about-service… Science student while serving as an Intelligence Officer with the US Army, and her chief enlisted officer recommended … “My first job out of active service, I was a contractor with the military, and I learned about all of the government … recalled. “There isn’t anything the government doesn’t buy. There is no job you can’t find to do when contracting … -
The Right Move at the Right Time
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/right-move-right-time… in the right location. Then, the SBA connected Yadav with a local CDC for an SBA -backed 504 loan which he used to … viable neighborhood. The people that have worked with me for the last five years now have an opportunity to … -
California Man Pleads Guilty for Role in $15.9M COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/08/22/california-man-pleads-guilty-role-159m-covid-19-fraud-scheme… “The defendant orchestrated a scheme where he worked with purported business owners to submit dozens of loan … relied on layers of deception to steal taxpayer money to buy himself luxury vehicles, residential properties, and … Los Angeles Field Office. “IRS-CI is proud to partner with our federal law enforcement organizations to investigate … -
10 Stats That Explain Why Business Credit is Important for Small Business
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How to Know When to Change Your Business Plan
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-know-when-change-your-business-plan… is founder and Chairman of Palo Alto Software and bplans.com. He has an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, … on Twitter as @Timberry, and blogging at timberry.bplans.com. Read more about Tim Berry Sometimes you need to stick to … to a plan, just for having stuck to a plan. We live with constant change. Which brings me to the dilemma that … -
Is Your Business Ready for Wildfire Season?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/your-business-ready-wildfire-season… areas to make a plan to prepare for and deal with the aftermath of a wildfire. The U.S. Small Business Administration can help with resources and guidance before, during, and after a … employees safe: If possible, mark your position clearly with anything that may signal rescue workers to your presence … -
A Path to Entrepreneurship for Military Spouses
https://www.sba.gov/blog/path-entrepreneurship-military-spouses… make constant sacrifices for their families as they deal with multiple deployments and the added pressure of a loved … Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit in collaboration with Second Lady Karen Pence and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce … -
SBA awards North Dakota $326,865 State Trade Expansion Program Grant
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/sep/23/sba-awards-north-dakota-326865-state-trade-expansion-program-grant… over the dollars awarded in 2018. “SBA is proud to partner with the STEP grant winners and provide much-needed resources … boost local economies. STEP is designed to assist states with increasing the number of small businesses that export … by September 30, 2019 on the NDTO website at www.ndto.com . NDTO will facilitate STEP ND 2019 with the help of … -
SBA Announces Oregon Department of Commerce Recipient of 2019 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Award
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/sep/17/sba-announces-oregon-department-commerce-recipient-2019-state-trade-expansion-program-step-award-0… on average, more productive than firms that do not export. With this data in mind, SBA STEP empowers small businesses to … the Administration’s small business strategy. “Most export deals start with a handshake and the STEP Award funds help make that … -
SBA Awards FY 2019 State Trade Expansion Program Grants
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/sba-awards-fy-2019-state-trade-expansion-program-grants… Trade Expansion Program (STEP) . “SBA is proud to partner with the STEP grant winners and provide much-needed resources … boost local economies. STEP is designed to assist states with increasing the number of small businesses that export … The 2019 STEP awards help provide small businesses with the information and tools they need to succeed in …