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… risk to small businesses across the U.S. Are you ready for them? U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to … Administration The internet has become an invaluable tool for small businesses, opening the door to a wide range of … risk. Whether it’s via initiatives like the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program or partnerships with Small …

… Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I and II contract for a robotics mast. The SBIR program is a highly competitive … and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based … with the U.S. Navy to develop an electric outboard for special applications and is pursuing several other …

… loans and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for Iowa, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The objective of these … local government offices or title companies responsible for distributing CDBG funds to disaster victims in the states … and SBA’s standard operating procedures to SBA’s process for managing duplicate benefits. Further, we interviewed …

… was very comfortable with the corporate career she had had for 20 years. Then she got “downsized.” She suddenly found … who has been there. The SBA is the nation’s go-to resource for entrepreneurs who want to start or grow a business. While … and network of resource partners also provide counseling for anyone who needs advice they can trust. As we celebrate …

… SBA Announces Winners of Lean for Main Street Training Challenge WASHINGTON – The U.S. … (SBA) today announced the winners of the “Lean for Main Street Training Challenge” competition. The training … to observe, reflect, and adapt the current curriculum for use in their centers, and in counseling their local area …

… U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)   and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President … to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding for Research & Development (R&D). Known as America’s Seed … Technology Transfer (STTR) programs serve as a springboard for providing over $4 billion in non-dilutive funding i n the …

… Cyber Safety Tips for Small Business Owners September 26, 2023 SBA celebrates … internet creates all kinds of cutting-edge possibilities for entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, it creates opportunities for bad actors as well. Cyber criminals disproportionately …

… today its most active surety companies and agencies for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee … communities – to receive critical backing to compete for major federal, state, and local contracts. In FY 2022, … bonding. The SBA also offers a simplified bond guarantee application under its QuickApp, now accommodating contracts …

… that address long-standing persistent capital access gaps for rural, veteran, women, and minority-owned businesses.  … lender procedures. The new, simplified guidelines for lenders are part of three updated Standard Operating … and 7(a) loan servicing and liquidation requirements. For example, SBA is providing additional flexibility in …

… U.S. Small Business Administration Recognizes Awardees for Achievements in Facilitating Surety Bonds for Small Business Contracting WASHINGTON – Today, … advancements and efforts to streamline the bond guarantee application process through acceptance of electronic …

… winners, along with other national winners and finalists for the National Small Business Person of the Year, have been … in 1958 to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs’ need for capital and traditional sources of financing.  SBA … licensed as Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC).  For every $1 an SBIC raises from a private investor, the SBA …

… lists the historical trust certificate and treasury rates for the participating securities program. Support Funding … 4.963%*** N/A * Plus additional 1% annual charge, for leverage committed on or after October 1, 1996.  ** Plus additional applicable annual charge (for leverage committed on or after October 1, 2001, annual …

… Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The Budget details a blueprint to grow … the economy from the bottom up and middle out, lower costs for families, protect and strengthen Medicare and Social … Administration’s deep belief in realizing opportunities for all to achieve and live the American dream of business …

… a franchise-which is a major purchase, this article is for you. 3 Things That Infuriate Franchise Buyers 1. Too Many … especially if you’re just starting to search for the right one. If you start your franchise search online, … copy of the FDD once the franchisor has received your application and agreed to consider it .” Managing a Business …