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… Mentoring Month: tap into the insight and experience of a knowledgeable small business mentor U.S. Small Business … you own a business, it’s up to you to set priorities and make decisions. Whether you’re new to business ownership or … second opinion when you confront a problem or need to make a tough call. When Abram’s Nation owner Rose Morris …

… What is the Upside and Downside? December 31, 2017 When a business has assets, and needs working capital to operate … Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the … the asset is used as collateral, if the business fails to make the payments, the lender can take them. In this article …

… President Trump’s Gift Underscores His Commitment to a Strong, Growing Economy Washington, D.C. – Today, Linda E. … Specifically, this gift will assist the SBA with creating a seven-month intensive entrepreneur training program for … makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small …

… 18, the SBA will begin guaranteeing bid, performance, payment, and ancillary bonds up to $9 million for all … on federal contracts over $9 million when accompanied by a federal contracting officer’s signed certification, or when located in a major disaster area. “Surety bonds help small businesses …

… created the Paycheck Protection Program under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act. This program provides $349 … rent, utility payments, and other limited uses. SBA’s 7(a) loan program is the Agency’s primary method of … and interest payments for current SBA loans. SBA’s 7(a) loan is a deferred participation loan made between the …

… large manufacturers and bring massive numbers of jobs into a town, the reality is that the overwhelming majority of … here in Maine are home based entrepreneurs following a personal passion. This is certainly the case with Kirantee … could help her achieve that goal, Kirantee was able to make the leap into full time entrepreneurship before too long …

… Promotion (STEP) Program was appropriated $18 million to make awards by September 30, 2016. STEP Program cooperative agreements will be awarded on a competitive basis. “Last year, the SBA surpassed our record … exporters and making the process as easy as possible is a key component of the Administration’s National Export …

… in the state are bringing their passion, innovation, and a desire to make a positive impact on their communities, and our NH 2023 … a time in which there was a heightened risk of rent non-payment and also gave the company working capital funds to …

… Dwight Evans and Chrissy Houlahan in Philadelphia for a roundtable discussion with Black small business owners to … President and CEO, Marc Morial, and participating in a National Urban League Black History Month Small Business … Law) , the SBA is pulling out all the stops to make sure Philadelphia's Black entrepreneurs—and …

… Business Administration (SBA) marks 65 years of serving as a voice and ally to millions of small businesses.  Since its … to recover and get back to business. “The SBA has helped make the American Dream possible for millions of aspiring … and more than half of all Americans either work for or own a small business.  SBA provides a “hand up” to these …

… and more each day.” She experimented at home, purchasing a machine and practicing the science of pulling shots. With … espresso enthusiasm into small business ownership. It was a stretch for the entrepreneur who had never visited a coffee … customer who owns a local car wash thought his lot would make a good location for a drive-thru business and that’s how …

… her pregnancy, McDowell recognized an opportunity to make a difference and was inspired to create a business where clients felt appreciated and team members …

… Way for Returning Citizen Entrepreneurs After serving a more than seven-year prison sentence for bank fraud, Troy … $500, and a desire to defy the status quo, Troy set off to make his dream of successful entrepreneurship come to … For many small business owners, their only hope to make it through the pandemic came from the CARES Act, which …

… America’s more than 33 million small businesses, released a statement in response President Biden’s announcement that … applications with an average 443,000 filed each month – a rate over 90% faster than pre-pandemic averages. Having … makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small …

… at Williams Automotive. He excelled at the job and within a year he was promoted to manage the garage shop that handled … would be interested in buying the division and run it as a separate company. The owner arranged the financing with ESB … of what he would need to purchase the building and make needed improvements. Drake approached Wayne Symmonds, …

… Strategies That Work March 21, 2017 If you operate a local business (one that gets most of its customers from … provides a golden opportunity to raise brand awareness. Make sure the event or cause is not only something you … or professionals from a particular niche in their area. Make sure your business is listed in any relevant …

… build their businesses and create new jobs. But finding a business loan can be time consuming and even frustrating. … upgraded online platform, Lender Match . Lender Match is a tool that small businesses can use to identify potential … within 48 hours. Lender Match has improved the process to make it easier for small business owners, and provides better …

…  (SBA) Office of Surety Guarantees (OSG) will host a two-day virtual conference to commemorate 50 years of  … of Surety Guarantees and the surety industry has been a significant and successful collaboration impacting small … Capital Access. “SBA’s bond guarantees are accessible and make great business sense for small businesses and project …

… or one website for every seven people in the world! That’s a lot of competition. If you want to get traffic to your … longer form content such as ebooks and whitepapers. Make Optimum Use of Headlines Half the battle today in … and Facebook Places / local are just some of the places to make sure your business appears. Tip: Check to see if you’re …