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… How Much Energy Do You Need to Own and Operate a Franchise? April 26, 2018 There’s hard work, and there’s really hard work. Owning and operating a franchise business falls under “really hard work.” Are you … Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read …

… 13, 2016 For every business, the cash flowing into a company is essential for covering the day to day expenses necessary to operate a business. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the …

… How to Open a Business Credit File September 14, 2017 As a business owner, it’s crucial to improve your company’s ability to acquire credit and funding. A business credit file is every bit as important as your …

… 30, 2016 Launching or transitioning your side job into a full-time venture is stressful, demanding and exciting. One … will vary from ind Ijeoma S. Nwatu Ijeoma S. Nwatu is a digital strategy and communications consultant. She is the … S. Nwatu Launching or transitioning your side job into a full-time venture is stressful, demanding and exciting. One …

… you that it’s perfectly normal to be fearful about owning a franchise business-or any business. As a matter of fact, if you weren’t afraid, it would cause me … Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read …

… How to do a Practical Lean Business Plan in Four Easy Steps May 10, … the benefit of business planning is putting off doing a plan because it seems too hard. Tim Berry Tim Berry is … an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, and is a father of 5. Find him on Twitter as @Timberry, and blogging …

… independently owned businesses, which makes the holidays a critical time for the small business community. Make sure … your hours by opening earlier and closing later could have a big impact on sales. Be prepared for crowds : You’ll want … Pro tip: Checking last year’s orders could give you a baseline idea of the items you’ll need, from shipping …

… How to Protect Your Small Business from a Negative SEO Attack November 16, 2017 Negative SEO -- does … 6 million users annually, including Small Business Trends, a daily publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about Anita …

… would love falls flat. The new hire who seemed like a perfect fit for your company doesn’t work out. Your sales for the quarter have fallen far short of your goals. A regulatory change has dramatically increased your costs to produce your product. These are just a few examples of the sorts of failures businesses encounter. …

… 23, 2018 When it comes to online advertising, there’s a powerful technique called “retargeting.” On Google Adwords … ” but no matter what you call this method, it can be a game changer. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita … 6 million users annually, including Small Business Trends, a daily publication about small business issues, and …

… How Running a Small Business is Like Coaching a Football Team September 6, 2024 It may not be something … mind, but football coaches and small business owners have a lot in common. Paul Lester Social Media Manager Paul Lester …

… 140 centers and get all the resources they need to open a thriving business and overcome any obstacles they may be … as last month we announced the grant opportunities to fund a WBC in Alaska, which would be the first center there in over a decade, and a couple of centers with Minority Serving …

… Woody’s Trucking started in Lester Prairie, MN with a handful of trucks, and their primary efforts spent hauling … Wood had their sights set on growing Woody’s Trucking into a model, family-owned enterprise with an unwavering … Trucking moved to Wilmar, MN, which has proven to be a significant milestone for the business. In 2015, Woody’s …

… Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have a strong history of entrepreneurship and small business … the U.S. today, generating around $50 billion of revenue a year. Native American business owners have made their mark in a variety of industries, including tourism, gaming, energy, …

… of the first Women’s History Month, women still needed a male relative to co-sign if they were interested in applying for a business loan. Fast forward 35 years, and women-owned … capital to women-owned small businesses through the  SBA’s 7(a) and  504 loan programs over the past two fiscal years? …

… many veterans are successful business owners. There is a lot of overlap between the traits that make a strong entrepreneur and the skills that veterans develop … many veterans are successful business owners. There is a lot of overlap between the traits that make a strong …

… get their start and recover from the pandemic Following a successful career working for nonprofits where Lisa … knew she would need to start small. She began by starting a small event planning business in 2003, operating out of her … bottling plant in downtown Opelika, Alabama and saw a “for sale” sign. Lisa recalled, “I really wasn’t …

… about U.S. Small Business Administration Editor’s note: A version of this blog first appeared in Mediaplanet’s … in Kansas City in 2011 to fulfill her vision of founding a design firm that creates customized workspaces using … company moved from a 500 square-foot incubator space to a 7,000 square-foot space in 2017. Dreams become realities This …

… How to Start a Craft Business October 31, 2017 It’s not unusual to turn a hobby into a business. If you have ever thought about selling your …