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https://www.sba.gov/blog/which-better-hiring-web-developer-or-using-diy-website-builder… Today, many small businesses get a website up and running in one of two main ways. They either hire a web developer to … Today, many small businesses get a website up and running in one of two main ways. They either: Hire a web developer to … take your site with you. One final tip: try before you buy. Most DIY website builder platforms have a free plan or …
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7 Ways to Improve Your Website Homepage
https://www.sba.gov/blog/7-ways-improve-your-website-homepage… Contact ) offer an easy way to insert a signup box. Shop in your e-Commerce store - If you sell products online, … reach you? Many small businesses add contact information in the header or footer of every page. At a minimum, include … do-it-yourselfer, purchase a low-cost template -- you can buy a professionally designed template for under $100 from … -
READOUT: Administrator Guzman Meets with Hawaii Native Business Owners & Community Partners to Highlight Economic Recovery & Local Impact of American Rescue Plan & Inflation Reduction Act
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/aug/31/readout-administrator-guzman-meets-hawaii-native-business-owners-community-partners-highlight… (SBA) and voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, visited Hawaii on a multi-day … Lending & Investments, which provide critical support in helping Native Hawaiians establish and grow small … partners to become the only Women’s Business Center (WBC) in Hawaii. WBCs are SBA resource partners designed to assist … -
SBA Awards Illinois Entrepreneur as 2018 National Small Business Person of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/may/03/sba-awards-illinois-entrepreneur-2018-national-small-business-person-year… and reception at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. “It is my pleasure to announce that … McMahon said. “Rebecca took over a struggling business in 2001 when she was 25 years old; one of only a few women in … was thrust into business ownership upon returning home to buy controlling shares in his family’s new company in 2010. … -
5 Ways to Start Selling Online
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-ways-start-selling-online… about Anita Campbell The U.S. ecommerce market brought in more than $504 billion in revenue last year. And it’s expected to grow to more than … or pre-made options to facilitate things like payments or buy buttons. This makes the process of getting up and … -
5 Considerations When Choosing Hardware for your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-considerations-when-choosing-hardware-your-business… your device may run. So storage and speed often go hand in hand. When considering a new hardware purchase, you first … desktops. Or if you need your information to be available in different locations, you might invest in a thumb drive or … help you save money. But be sure to do your research and buy from a reputable dealer. For big purchases, try to find … -
Encore Entrepreneur in McPherson Building a Paragon of Excellence in Metal Manufacturing
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/encore-entrepreneur-mcpherson-building-paragon-excellence-metal-manufacturing… Encore Entrepreneur in McPherson Building a Paragon of Excellence in Metal Manufacturing After a 37-year career managing … manufacturing facilities, Bob Williford decided to retire in 2018 with the understanding that retirement does not mean … Encore Entrepreneur in McPherson Building a Paragon of Excellence in Metal … -
Knitting Communities Together: A Local Story with a Global Impact
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/knitting-communities-together-local-story-global-impact… Snow was selling home goods and clothing at craft fairs in California when she decided that she wanted to learn how … With a passion for crafting and access to artisan sources in India and Nepal, she began to hunt for unique yarns. … was born out of a few boxes of recycled sari silk yarn in Snow’s spare bedroom and the idea that she could create … -
9-17 – Review of the Allegations Concerning How the Loan Management and Accounting System Modernization Project is Being Managed
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Local Artist Paints Rosier Picture for Area Makers
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/local-artist-paints-rosier-picture-area-makers… grow as an entrepreneur and share prosperity with others in the makerspace. Droege coordinated an impressive $1 million in commissions and stipends for area artisans in a mere seven years. Their projects are found everywhere … -
Million-Dollar Mentors Make Mark with Regional Award
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Statement by Administrator Guzman Applauding Biden-Harris Administration’s Whole of Government Approach to Strengthen America’s Supply Chains
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/feb/24/statement-administrator-guzman-applauding-biden-harris-administrations-whole-government-approach… and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, released the following … whole-of-government approach to assessing vulnerabilities in, and strengthening the resilience of, critical supply … and ensure small businesses play a strategic role in supply chain strength and resiliency. This includes a … -
Deck the Walls
https://www.sba.gov/blog/deck-walls… Deck the Walls December 4, 2019 We’re officially in the holiday shopping season. Projections show a strong season ahead for retailers—both online and in-store—with total sales estimates ranging from $727.9 … More and more customers want the convenience of BOPIS (buy online, pickup in store). And they want to be able to … -
SBA Celebrates ‘National Farmers Market Week’ in New Hampshire
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sba-celebrates-national-farmers-market-week-new-hampshire… SBA Celebrates ‘National Farmers Market Week’ in New Hampshire The second week of August (Aug 7-13th), … ‘National Farmers Market Week’, highlighting their role in supporting healthy communities, food systems and … typically consisting of booths, tables, or stands and here in New Hampshire are plentiful, often year round and located … -
SBA Announces Recipients of Tibbetts Awards for Demonstrating Significant Economic and Social Impact from R&D Funding
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/jan/14/sba-announces-recipients-tibbetts-awards-demonstrating-significant-economic-social-impact-rd-funding… the prestigious Tibbetts Award for their accomplishments in creating cutting-edge technologies. The Tibbetts Awards, … Jovita Carranza. “SBA continues to play a key role in administering these research and technology funding … (Sykesville, MD) Organizations Category Arrowhead Center (Las Cruces, NM) BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting, … -
Testimony Delivered to the House Small Business Committee
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/apr/12/testimony-delivered-house-small-business-committee… by the small business community, we are not currently in jeopardy of exceeding our capacity to meet such needs. We … SBA lending community to inform them that the agency is in good financial position with sufficient resources through … to lease a typewriter or if I could finally afford to buy it. Yes, that $12 a month really made a difference in our … -
Rethinking Insurance Coverage
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Maui Skydiving LLC Mathieu and Ylenia Mayen St. Louis, Owners
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/maui-skydiving-llc-mathieu-ylenia-mayen-st-louis-owners… moments running four popular skydiving businesses in Maui, Hawaii. But that didn’t compare to the back-to-back … navigating the financial uncertainty and such a drop-off in business, it both challenged and steeled the couple. It … time by being so local.” The couple says they now plan to buy a new location in upcountry Maui at the Kula drop zone. … -
Should Your Business Get Involved in an Awareness Campaign?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/should-your-business-get-involved-awareness-campaign… Should Your Business Get Involved in an Awareness Campaign? October 11, 2018 October is Breast … You can also select a cause that relates to your business in a personal way. For instance, a restaurant I know … enough sleep A video on how to test a mattress before you buy it to make sure you’ll sleep well on it A blog post on … -
4 Ways Mom and Pop Businesses Can Outshine Their Bigger Competitors
https://www.sba.gov/blog/4-ways-mom-pop-businesses-can-outshine-their-bigger-competitors… bits of information they give you about what's happening in their world. So, the next time they stop by your business, … corporations often have a lot of red tape and tiers of buy-in to get through before launching new products or … after Black Friday) to boost customer motivation to buy from local businesses as the holidays arrive. You can …