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Amid COVID Shutdown, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Positions Newark Personal Training & Wellness Studio to Survive
… Training & Wellness Studio to Survive After losing his job at a corporate gym, Widchard Jilus went out on his own to … summer (2020) long across the street from its office space at Washington Park in Newark. The classes were led by a … -
Entrepreneurs Look at Obstacles as Child’s Play - How this Small Business Pivoted from COVID-19 with SBA Help
… Entrepreneurs Look at Obstacles as Child’s Play - How this Small Business … and recover from the economic hardship they were facing. “At the height of the outbreak in March and April we lost all … of the New Jersey Small Business Development Center at Kean University. Their first encounter with the center … -
New Report Shows Consequential Impacts of SBA Pandemic Relief
… pandemic, the SBA continued scaling to deliver aid to save millions of small businesses and strengthen their … youngest businesses – helping to preserve 48 million jobs at smaller businesses (1-19 staff). It even helped create … who received early loans were able to protect jobs at much higher rates compared to non-recipients. Mid-size … -
SBA Eliminates Disastrous Biden-Era Underwriting Standards
… to restore prudent lending criteria, rein in risk, and save the 7(a) program before it collapses under the weight of … to borrow elsewhere. By statute, it is required to operate at “zero-subsidy,” or zero cost – and historically pays for … -
Barbara Weltman
… the publisher of Idea of the Day® and monthly e-newsletter Big Ideas for Small Business® and host of Build Your Business … years in a row. Follow her on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at www.BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com … Barbara Weltman … -
New initiative aims to solve problems using data
… President’s Management Agenda . This goal seeks to address big, national challenges by combining or examining government … this effort with Karen Dunn Kelley, Under Secretary at the Department of Commerce; Suzette Kent, Federal Chief … for a Federal Data Strategy that emerged from discussions at a roundtable of experts held last month. They are based on … -
Moments that Matter: Laying a Foundation for Business and BBQ
… reality. Each of these pivotal moments – no matter how big or small – is a moment that matters in the veteran … -
Dress the Part: How to Use Employee Dress to Market Your Business
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Corporate Social Responsibility: What Your Small Business Needs to Know
… Weston Pollack is the VP of Marketing and Communications at the SCORE Association, focusing on marketing plans and … becoming a staple of business transparency efforts; many big companies like Patagonia, Warby Parker, and Ben & Jerry’s … for assemblers. The choice is yours! Start with one cause at a time as you discover the challenges and benefits of … -
Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship is now more important than ever
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Investing in Women-Led Firms IS Good Business
… and I joined SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet at the event that was organized by SBA's Office of Women's … room for improvement, the news was cause for optimism. The big takeaway from the CrunchBase Women in Venture report was … to Teare, “for the top 100 venture firms, 38 percent have at least one female partner.” The new data also suggest that … -
Empowering world-class resources, good jobs, and access to capital for business growth
… RBIC investing. We believe you shouldn’t have to live in a big city to have world-class resources, good jobs and access … areas has averaged around $700 million, or 12% each year. At SBA, we want to do our part to help ensure rural areas are … with a number of current and prospective bank investors at the American Bankers Association Agricultural Bankers … -
Prepare Your Small Business for Winter Storms
… the holiday shopping season in full swing, winter can mean big sales for small businesses across America. However, … You may also want to keep portable heaters on-site at your business in case heating issues occur. Fortify your … -
With Change Comes Hope & Opportunity
… are often accompanied with hope and opportunity. Here at the U.S. Small Business Administration we just had a big transition and change. Recently Jovita Carranza was … This is Administrator Carranza’s second tenure at the SBA. She served as Deputy Administrator from … -
SBA Announces National SBIR Road Tour to Engage Small Businesses Working on High-Tech, High-Impact Ideas
… from around the country looking to turn their big idea into another great American innovation story. We … and participating agencies should visit: www.sbirroadtour.com . For more information about SBIR/STTR programs, please … -
SBA Announces National SBIR Road Tour to Engage Innovative Entrepreneurs
… are aware of the resources that can help them turn a big idea into another great American innovation story.” The … and participating agencies should visit: www.sbirroadtour.com . For more information about SBIR/STTR programs, please … -
SBA Announces Small Business Innovation National Road Tour
… are aware of the resources that can help them turn a big idea into another great American success story,” Williams … and participating agencies, should visit: www.sbirroadtour.com . For more information about SBIR/STTR programs, please … -
National Small Business Week 2016 in Full Swing Cosponsors make the week possible
… advocates and champions. The theme this year is “Dream Big, Start Small.” Since 1963, the president of the United … throughout the week will be live-streamed on SBA’s website at www.sba.gov/nsbw . Make sure to check in during the event … for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: … -
President Obama Proclaims National Small Business Week, 2016
… of their communities.” This year’s theme is “Dream Big, Start Small.” Throughout National Small Business Week, … throughout the week will be live-streamed on SBA’s website at www.sba.gov . Make sure to check in during the event for … for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: …