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… 5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself if You Plan to Start a Business October 2, 2018 Starting a business takes … to set goals, put plans into action, assess your progress, make necessary adjustments and grow your business. Marco … to set goals, put plans into action, assess your progress, make necessary adjustments and grow your business. There are …

… your small business to see if it has what it takes to win a government contract. Content Market research In order to … products or services that the government buys — and at a competitive price. Use the resources below to see if there’s a market for your product or service, determine how big the …

… Available for Farm-Related and Non-Farm Businesses; First Payment on Loans Deferred 11 Months ATLANTA – The U.S. Small … and other business assets.  Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, … and recovery, and SBA just approved another tool to help make these loans affordable,” said Bell.  “Disaster loans …

… your wisdom: National Volunteer Week April 27, 2017 “We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.” Linda McMahon Former SBA …

… feel confident that their investment will pay off. Prepare a business case and financial statements to convince lenders, … crowdfunders, or investors to fund your small business. Make your business case You’ll need to make a solid business case for more funding. Produce a short …

… for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they … in the case of businesses and homeowners  recovering from a declared disaster . Already have an SBA loan? Find out  how to make a payment . SBA partners with lenders to help increase small …

… Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business credit blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility … reputation of your business. Here are ten statistics that make the case on the importance of establishing credit for …

… WOSB Federal Contract Program Administration As a contracting officer, you can help women-owned small … the programs. You must document the rationale you used to make your decision in the contract file, which includes your … Authorization Act (NDAA). These updated regulations make it easier for qualified small businesses to participate …

… aware of the tremendous sacrifices members of our military make to defend our country and our citizens. But we may not be aware that military spouses make incredible sacrifices as well. Linda McMahon Former SBA … spouses to build their own businesses. Cole is truly a role model, and I applaud her both for her own success and …

… SBA Extends First Payment Due Date of Disaster Loans to One Year for KY … “This SBA extension brings federal economic relief with a compassionate approach that allows survivors to focus on their immediate needs leading toward a successful recovery.” The 12-month deferment is automatic …

… small business Size standards define the largest size a business can be to participate in government contracting … a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through payment of taxes or use of American products, materials, or … datasets, effects on competition, and approaches that make sense in the current economic environment. Size protest …

… the overall value of your business. Intellectual property A type of intangible asset that includes trademarks, patents, … differently, so look into the details of your offer to make sure you’re getting something that works for you. … have less cash available to cover operating expenses. Make sure you’ve  done your accounting homework , and that …

… Quarterly Taxes, The Basics July 28, 2016 As a freelancer, single business owner or independent worker, … Once your financial documents are in order, estimate the payment you think you will owe the government. If you … be less of an issue. Read more in How To Calculate and Make Estimated Tax Payments . According to the IRS , the …

… 5 Tips That Could Make Your Small Business Summer Sizzle June 24, 2024 Things … and being ready for them could be the difference between a sales season that’s red-hot, and one that’s ice-cold. Make sure your summer days stay sunny with the following …

… Make the Most of Your Ultimate Marketing Tool December 4, … and sales tool you always have with you: yourself. As a small business owner, you are the face of your business … learn about other people. Friendly: take the first step. Make the first move. Everyone responds to being treated with …

… for at least one quarter of their annual revenue. Help us make this year a success WHO are we celebrating: Small businesses, the … WHAT do we want people to remember: The holidays are a Season of Small Business so get out there and shop local! …

… used to finance their purchase. What does this mean from a tax perspective? Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor … used to finance their purchase. What does this mean from a tax perspective? It depends on the property and your … the items are, you may be able to sell them in bulk to a remainder company or donate them to a charity. Otherwise …

… Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Program This audit report presents the results of our … Authority (VERA) and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) program.  VERA provides agencies the option to … accomplish its stated goals of the VERA-VSIP program.  As a result, SBA paid $2.1 million for early retirements for …

… How Auto-fulfillment Can Make Your Business More Efficient February 28, 2020 Rather … 6 million users annually, including Small Business Trends, a daily publication about small business issues, and … orders each time. There are several ways businesses can make use of this concept. Here are explanations of a few of …