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SBA Awards Grants to 33 Organizations to Help Underserved Communities Succeed with the Small Business Innovation Research Program
… small businesses under the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program . FAST seeks to improve outcomes in the Small Business … all of us,” said SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman . “Our FAST Partnership Program is designed to empower … -
International Construction Expert Puts Down Entrepreneurial Roots in Omaha, Nebraska
… to do and about the job on Offutt. Andy’s response was, ‘you can do that, or you can do what you’re really supposed to … into entrepreneurship brought a nascent idea to life. “When I was living and working overseas, I knew at some point … started advertising and bidding. I was a one-man company.” Fast forward to 2021, and Santo has 11 employees, HUBZone, … -
The SBA Emphasizes the Importance of Financial Literacy
… understanding how financial decisions impact the health of you and your business and will help you create a solid foundation that will pay off not only in … are covered on the SBA’s Learning Platform . Take the online Financing Your Business course, for example. This … -
Employee life
… to join our team at a regional or district office near you. Special opportunities for Peace Corp volunteers Peace … external training opportunities. Peer to peer workshops Online training modules Government training COR training … -
What’s New for Your Retirement Plans in 2020?
… on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman These new rules result … who are at least 50 years old by the end of 2020). If you have a profit-sharing plan or Simplified Employee Pension … eligible employees are automatically put into the plan when eligible to participate but can opt out or reduce … -
Joint ventures
… be able to bid on contracts reserved for small businesses, you must follow the requirements for receiving an exclusion … in SBA’s contracting programs. Get certified Need help? If you have questions about joint ventures, contact your local … -
Franchise Opportunities In The Home Improvement Area
… Here’s the other one, according to iPropertyManagement.com*: “As the bulk of existing residential properties in the … home maintenance spending.” Does this mean it’s time for you to look into home improvement franchises? Data Is … a lot of money is spent by consumers, especially when they move to a new home. For example, the home we moved … -
Army Veteran Rose from Manager to Owner of Emporia Business
… Kansas was founded on January 2, 2018 by Clint Drake when he bought the towing division of Williams Automotive. … Williams Towing operation, he would need more space and to buy the building. “The garage shop wasn’t large enough to … Development Center to validate your plans and numbers. If you are taking over an existing business, you definitely need … -
7 Simple Ways to Thank Your Customers This Thanksgiving
… and grow their businesses. Follow her at http://Twitter.com/Rieva and visit SmallBizDaily.com to sign up for her free … word to their friends and families, and spend more with you. Here are some creative ways to give thanks without … aren’t completely altruistic. Gift cards get customers to buy from your business and most customers will spend more … -
Cabinetry business built on the backs of a solid team
… start manufacturing cabinets on his own. This is about when the Small Business Development Center began working with … needed a building. The SBDC was able to guide him to the Fast Track Grant available to rural counties in Utah. Colton … in and poop all over everyone,” he joked. Kidding aside, you can see through his success in such a short period of … -
Helping Employees TaxWise Who Work from Home
… Home July 14, 2016 According to GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com 3.7 million employees (2.8% of the workforce) now work … they face for claiming a home office deduction and what you can do to help them. Overview of the home office … business. The space cannot be used for personal purposes when not being used for business, so a kitchen won't qualify. … -
Is Your Business Ready for Wildfire Season?
… bottled water) on site in case a disaster strikes while you are at work. During a Wildfire When a wildfire is approaching your region, pay attention to … room in the lowest building level. After a Wildfire When you arrive at your business location to assess damage … -
Knitting Communities Together: A Local Story with a Global Impact
… home goods and clothing at craft fairs in California when she decided that she wanted to learn how to knit. With a … same way,” she says. “On a macro level, it can feel like you’re just a small drop in the bucket,” Snow follows up. … they offer .) Lender Match Lender Match is a free online tool that connects small businesses with SBA-approved … -
Keep Your Business Safe from Cybersecurity Threats
… theirs. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month , we encourage you to leverage the following tips and resources to ramp up … types of cyberattacks include: Phishing: Phishing is when cybercriminals send an email or text that appears to be … be just as essential. For example, lock up company laptops when they are not being used to prevent unauthorized access. … -
Sons of Liberty - A Revolutionary Spirit
… “We’re primarily a whiskey distillery, and when you look at the business model it’s one of the toughest models because you need to age your whiskey – it’s an aged product,” said … -
SBA Awards Up to $3 Million in Grants to Organizations Supporting Small Business Innovation and R&D Commercialization
… small businesses under the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program administered by the SBA’s Office of Innovation and Technology. FAST seeks to improve outcomes in the Small Business … economically disadvantaged small businesses. “Our FAST partners address the unique needs of next-generation, … -
MONDAY: SBA Administrator Guzman to Visit Las Vegas to meet with Local Leaders and Small Businesses
… Horsford, local leaders, and local small business owners WHEN: 12:10 PM WHERE: 690 W Lake Mead Blvd, North Las … WHAT: AAPI Business Visit with Rep. Steve Horsford WHEN: 1:40 PM WHERE: Sun’s Thai Food, 4941 W. Craig Rd, Las … Visit with Nevada’s Small Business Person of the Year WHEN: 2:40 PM WHERE: Allegiant Electric, LLC, 2480 N … -
National Small Business Exporter Summit Provides an Opportunity to Learn Directly from the Success Stories
… from an U.S. small business. This is particularly true when they have used the services of SBA or one of our Federal … along with other Federal export service providers. So, if you do make it, please come visit us in the exhibition area. … find global customers. If you are interested, register online here . If you cannot attend, the SBA and our federal … -
Typography
… Sans Pro may be unavailable, Helvetica Neue may be used if you have it installed on your computer system. This typeface … or #686868 (dark-gray) to for main text. Inversely, you can use white text on a sba-blue, black, or dark-gray …