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Celebrate World Trade Month this May
https://www.sba.gov/blog/celebrate-world-trade-month-may… no better time than now to go global. Want to increase your bottom line? Think about increasing your international footprint. Businesses that sell abroad … are an important provider of tools and services to take your business global. We provide access to capital to fund … -
Choosing the Right Business Structure: Three Factors to Consider
https://www.sba.gov/blog/choosing-right-business-structure-three-factors-consider… The type of business structure you choose impacts your personal liability and which taxes your business must pay. For example, choosing a sole … It’s taxed at the personal level because you and your business are considered the same legal entity. This … -
How to Estimate Starting Costs
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-estimate-starting-costs… is case specific. The good news is that you can estimate your starting costs for that business you want to start. Depending on how much you know about your industry and business in general, it can be fairly easy. … things are going to cost. You do owe it to yourself and your business to call people, get estimates, read up on … -
Buttermilk Biscuit
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/buttermilk-biscuit… other entrepreneurs to find mentors and to “speak your vision to people who feed your growth — you never know who can help or join your cause,” she said. “Refine your vision constantly until … -
It’s Time to Bring Production Back to the U.S. and SBA Can Help
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/02/its-time-bring-production-back-us-sba-can-help… We bring production back to the United States . Onshoring your production efforts has huge benefits- not only to our country, but to your bottom line. One of the biggest reasons firms move … to transportation, materials and labor. By onshoring your production, you decrease the potential challenges … -
A House Called Hue
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/house-called-hue… other young entrepreneurs? “Stay consistent and stay in your lane. It is hard to not look to the left and right of you, especially in comparing your storyline to another business, but you must grow your story and your audience because there is a market for … -
Going Global with Help from SBA
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2023/2023-05/going-global-help-sba… more people. Selling internationally can also help protect your bottom line from the ebbs and flows of one domestic market, while diversifying your customer base. This World Trade Month, the SBA invites … SBA Office of International Trade (OIT): Going global with your business starts at the SBA’s Office of International … -
Looking to Increase Sales? “Go Global” World Trade Month Webinars Can Help Get You Started
https://www.sba.gov/blog/looking-increase-sales-go-global-world-trade-month-webinars-can-help-get-you-started… the chance to ask questions directly of the experts. Mark your calendar for this FREE series on Thursdays in May. … You’ll also hear about trade opportunities that can grow your business while solving the world’s most pressing problems. Your Next Step in Global Sales Growth: Join the Webinar … -
Why Bother with Financial Forecasts
https://www.sba.gov/blog/why-bother-financial-forecasts… about accurately guessing the future. It’s about running your business right. With good forecasting you track your business numbers back to the drivers that you need to … Success First, do it yourself. You can do this. You know your business better than anybody. I have an MBA and I can do … -
Tax Credit for Hiring Veterans
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The SBA Invites You to Small Business Summer School
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-invites-you-small-business-summer-school… Center . Find out how to conceptualize and develop your entrepreneurial ideas. Or, if you are past that stage, learn how to turn your business into a reality. The Learning Center is ideal … master day-to-day business operations, how to understand your competition, how to win new customers and funding … -
Blessed and Highly Favored Cuisine
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/blessed-and-highly-favored-cuisine… and once you figure that part out then you can expand your worth throughout the market.” When the COVID-19 pandemic … Center to help them grow and expand their business. “Know your business’ worth. Also calculate what it would cost to … Find out the benefits of SBA and use all it provides to your advantage,” he said. “Trust in yourself, know your … -
Why Veterans Are Well-Suited to Become Business Owners—And the Lessons You Can Learn from Them
https://www.sba.gov/blog/why-veterans-are-well-suited-become-business-owners-lessons-you-can-learn-them… game in town. In the civilian world, folks who don’t like your restaurant are welcome to eat elsewhere. Nevertheless, … board for yourself. If it’s an online business, picture your ideal website and how easy it would be to use. Write all … much of success comes back to belief. If you have a great idea, are willing to work at it, and believe you’re destined … -
How to Avoid Tax-Related Identity Theft
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-avoid-tax-related-identity-theft… that tax-related identity theft is real and could hit your company. Vulnerability exists regardless of the size of … information to commit tax fraud and financial theft. If your business data is compromised, tell employees and alert … from tax-related identity theft should be part of your overall best practices for data protection from hackers … -
SBA Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Month
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-celebrates-national-entrepreneurship-month… path to the American Dream – a way to build wealth, serve your neighbors, and leave a mark in a community and on the … entrepreneurs, SBA offers resources at any stage of your business. Like Tracy, you too can turn your idea into a thriving small business. Why not start today? To … -
Chair man took sitting down in a healthy direction
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/chair-man-took-sitting-down-healthy-direction… to mention it eases and relieves back pain. The idea for a chair started with Turner, who is a surgeon by … with no business background whatsoever. Lex’s pitch was an idea for an app for rheumatologists, where a user could tap … at Cornell. He realized he could help his father get his idea from the drawing board to production. “I think of … -
Nebraska Business Owner Finds Her True North, and It’s Entrepreneurship
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Setting the stage
https://www.sba.gov/blog/setting-stage… a hello. Get out of the corner office and be seen. Show your team you value the work they do. Get their advice and suggestions – those on the front lines of your business are your most valuable resource. If we don’t inspire, motivate … -
The Ascent Digital Platform Expands: SBA Introduces Course in Government Contracting to Online Digital Learning Platform
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/feb/07/ascent-digital-platform-expands-sba-introduces-course-government-contracting-online-digital-learning