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… it from a hobby into his vocation. He also returned to college and studied business. He realized he was good at … He started his business in downtown Helena in 2004. In the last few years he began to notice a major shift in the way Millennials spend money so he decided to change course. …

… security staff and a wide range of security services to government and commercial entities. To keep costs down and avoid taking on debt, from 2003 to 2017 the business operated out of an office space of about 250 … by competing for government contracts and he needed a way to get his foot in the door. In 2010 OSG enrolled in …

… Leaders Program In November 2012, physician and surgeon of the foot Regina Flippin started her practice Urban Foot Care … of federal service and we were looking for someplace warm to put down roots,” says the Memphis native. Flippin … program and a few months after the hurricane was on her way to rebuilding her medical practice. “Emerging Leaders …

… Loan Positions Newark Personal Training & Wellness Studio to Survive After losing his job at a corporate gym, Widchard … company in Newark, NJ.  He put all his savings into the venture, but as COVID-19 hit the NJ/NY/CT area in March …  If I did not apply for an EIDL, there would be no way for me to continue my business," Jilus says. Widchard …

… House-appointed  Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed  of the  U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was in Boise to meet with entrepreneurs and business leaders to learn more … universities, tech sector associations and manufacturing. The Deputy Administrator learned about how these …

… Karen Williams is a Woman on the Rise As a young adult, Karen took advantage of every learning opportunity that came her way, exploring various professional roles in cosmetology, … successful healthcare professionals, Karen was on a path to become a nurse, but in 1997, she took a job as an office …

… you’re flying at 30,000 feet or yachting on a river, it’s the little things that can make a big difference to interior quality and luxury. Galley Support Innovations … and yachts.    Owners Gina and Wade Radke have changed the way the industry looks at interior hardware.  Much of the …

… SBA Helps Pennsylvanians Build Back Stronger Increase Loan to Mitigate Future Disaster Losses ATLANTA – Pennsylvania … residents and businesses approved for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of … Mitigation funds from the SBA are an affordable way for survivors to rebuild smarter, stronger, and pay for …

… and erection company, Journey Steel, has never been afraid to make her own path to success. With more than 29 years of experience in the construction industry, working with Fortune 500 companies … in 2009. Smith has used SBA resources every step of the way in her business growth. To help prepare for government …

… Rock, Arkansas. Shirley Walker, President & CEO founded the woman-, minority-, and veteran-owned business in 2010 … realizing that many offices were understaffed and unable to find qualified personnel to manage their billing and … healthcare and telemedicine would provide an alternative way for patients to be seen and clinics to remain open. Times …

… Stacy & Adam Stevens Took the Entrepreneurial Leap Together: This Time it’s Her Turn … of a crop and cattle farm in Livingston County. However, the farm was Adam’s passion, while Stacy worked full-time as … + year quality reputation, was too good of an opportunity to pass up.  Stacy’s experience in designing bridges and …

… International and Beyond Prior to SBA assistance, Farm Fresh Produce Inc. brokered produce … from vendors made it difficult to manage and ensure the quality of the product sold to customers. In addition, prepackaged …

… Eastview Coffee Situation Jenny Ulbricht decided to turn her considerable skills and life experiences to the realm of coffee in 2020.  After kayaking solo around Lake Superior, only the second woman to do so, and many other challenges, she …

… of Languages, Maine's Minority Owned Small Business of the Year 2022 The classic story of coming to America: get an education, work hard, build a future and … at Catholic Charities and the Greater Portland United Way, managing interpreter services and helping them formalize …

… But what if you have a passion for a cause and want to find a way to fund that passion? Dawn Urrutia had that dilemma. In … proceeds from Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company fund the purchase of children’s books that promote “love, …

… SBA’s Actions to Address Forgiven PPP Loans Subsequently Flagged as Potentially Ineligible This report presents the results of our management advisory bringing SBA's … for PPP funds and the need to quickly award loans gave way to a pay and chase environment that relied heavily on …

… 2018 Janice Jucker and her husband Robert were preparing to fill bakery orders for their Houston-area client's Rosh … McMahon Former SBA Administrator Linda McMahon served as the 25th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business … they were able to salvage. They used the disaster loan to buy new equipment and supplies.  Just 17 days after the …

… Small Business Exporting November 16, 2017 This week marks the 10th Annual Global Entrepreneurship Week. In our … economy, it’s important for American small businesses to have the tools to compete on the world stage. This week marks the …

… a year … when returns are being prepared and perhaps at the end of the year. This is a mistake. Barbara Weltman SBA … on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman For many small business … is a mistake. With half of 2017 over, now is a great time to assess where you stand and to take action that will be …

… 5 Tax Rules for Deducting Interest Payments June 20, 2019 To the extent interest payments are tax deductible, they reduce … on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman It’s common for …