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Husband and Wife Team Bring Customers A Taste of the Caribbean
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/husband-and-wife-team-bring-customers-taste-caribbean… the restaurant that they loved the sauce and wanted to buy more, but it was too expensive to ship the bottles to the … the products in the United States. “The one thing I didn’t want to hear was the word ‘substitute” Steve says. “We … products on the market– they are gluten and MSG-free, we don’t use high fructose corn syrup, and there are no added … -
7(a) loans
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/7a-loans… 7(a) loans. All others can continue to set up and manage online payments at Pay.gov. 7(a) Working Capital Pilot (WCP) program What is … SBA District Offices can provide you with in-person, online, or telephone assistance. SBA's network of Resource … -
17 Ideas for Marketing a Seasonal Business in the Off-Season
https://www.sba.gov/blog/17-ideas-marketing-seasonal-business-season… Hold a giveaway or contest. People might not be ready to buy surf lessons in January—but they would still be open to … that your seasonal customers frequently ask for that you don’t offer? If not, conduct a customer survey and see what other … -
SC 14921 - SBA Disaster Assistance for Businesses and Residents Expands to More South Carolina Counties
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/oct/21/sc-14921-sba-disaster-assistance-businesses-residents-expands-more-south-carolina-counties… that began on Oct. 4, 2016. The disaster declaration now covers the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, … and Scotland in North Carolina. SBA representatives at the Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Beaufort County can … damage caused by a similar disaster. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the … -
NC 14911 - SBA Disaster Assistance for Hurricane Matthew Broadens to More North Carolina Counties
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/oct/27/nc-14911-sba-disaster-assistance-hurricane-matthew-broadens-more-north-carolina-counties… that began on Oct. 4, 2016. The disaster declaration now covers the counties of Beaufort, Bertie , Bladen, Camden … and Virginia Beach City in Virginia . Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela . To be considered for … -
NC 14911 - SBA Disaster Assistance for Hurricane Matthew Expands to More North Carolina Counties
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/nov/03/nc-14911-sba-disaster-assistance-hurricane-matthew-expands-more-north-carolina-counties… that began on Oct. 4, 2016. The disaster declaration now covers the counties of Beaufort, Bertie , Bladen, … and Virginia Beach City in Virginia . Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela . To be considered for … -
SC 14921 - SBA Opens Another Hurricane Matthew Business Recovery Center in South Carolina
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/oct/24/sc-14921-sba-opens-another-hurricane-matthew-business-recovery-center-south-carolina… Matthew that began on Oct. 4, 2016. SBA representatives at the Business Recovery Centers (BRC) in Beaufort and … 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Closed: Sundays The disaster declaration now covers the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, … damage caused by a similar disaster. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the … -
5 Small Business Trends for 2025
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-11/5-small-business-trends-2025… plans for 2025, consider the following trends: E-commerce. Online sales aren’t exclusive to the big boxes of the world anymore. In fact, … to connect with prospective customers than there are right now. Artificial intelligence. We’ve all heard the acronym … -
NC 14911 - SBA Extends Application Deadline; North Carolina Businesses and Residents Encouraged to Apply for Disaster Loans for Hurricane Matthew Losses
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/nov/21/nc-14911-sba-extends-application-deadline-north-carolina-businesses-residents-encouraged-apply… and elevation. Eligible mitigation improvements may now include a safe room or storm shelter to help protect … forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile … -
The U.S. Small Business Innovation for International Trade:
https://www.sba.gov/blog/us-small-business-innovation-international-trade… (PPP) loan, Kallman pivoted their business into developing online platforms for trade designed to keep U.S. companies … Worldwide points out, “You know the expression ‘You can’t be in two places at once?’ Well, we have cracked that nut wide open. Now you can literally be EVERYWHERE at once, 24/7/365, should … -
SBA Rolls Out New Lender Match Tool to Connect Small Businesses and Lenders
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/sep/29/sba-rolls-out-new-lender-match-tool-connect-small-businesses-lenders… today announced the launch of Lender Match , the SBA’s online referral tool connecting small business borrowers with … to use and connect with potential lenders. The free online tool allows small business owners to fill out a quick … then connects them with lenders within 48 hours. There are now fewer, more relevant questions, and lenders are now able … -
The Top 3 Things That Infuriate Today’s Franchise Buyers
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VA 14958 - SBA Disaster Assistance Offered to More Areas in Virginia to Help Businesses and Residents Affected by Hurricane Matthew
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/nov/18/va-14958-sba-disaster-assistance-offered-more-areas-virginia-help-businesses-residents-affected… disaster loans for their losses. The disaster declaration now covers the independent cities of: Chesapeake City, … each applicant’s financial condition. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela . To be considered for … -
SBA Open Government Plan
https://www.sba.gov/document/report--sba-open-government-plan… be updated regularly. We welcome feedback on this plan at opengov@sba.gov(link sends e-mail) . Progress on the … that the new site incorporate innovative and meaningful online tools and features that more effectively deliver … launched with five discussion boards, the Community now has seven primary discussion boards and will continue to … -
MS 15025 - SBA Approves Over $1 Million Disaster Loans in Mississippi; Change of Hours of Operations at Business Recovery Center in Hattiesburg
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/feb/13/ms-15025-sba-approves-over-1-million-disaster-loans-mississippi-change-hours-operations-business… Loans in Mississippi; Change of Hours of Operations at Business Recovery Center in Hattiesburg ATLANTA – The U.S. … for the Business Recovery Center in Hattiesburg are now 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Currently, 22 disaster loans have been … forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA … -
Should You Be Looking At New Franchise Opportunities?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/should-you-be-looking-new-franchise-opportunities… Should You Be Looking At New Franchise Opportunities? November 15, 2017 When it … from franchisees. That’s because a new franchisor doesn’t know what she doesn’t know. For instance, while the … it’s important to research the concept thoroughly. You don’t want to end up with a short-term business...a fad. One … -
MS 14685 - Over $1 Million in SBA Disaster Loans Approved in Mississippi
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/apr/13/ms-14685-over-1-million-sba-disaster-loans-approved-mississippi… to do so as quickly as possible.” The disaster declaration now covers the counties of Bolivar, Clarke, Coahoma, Forrest, … disaster assistance, applicants should register with FEMA online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by mobile device at … -
NC 14911 - SBA Extends Disaster Assistance Application Deadline to January 23; Over $77 Million Approved
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/jan/10/nc-14911-sba-extends-disaster-assistance-application-deadline-january-23-over-77-million-approved… mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may now include a safe room or storm shelter to help protect … forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile … -
VI 15293 - SBA Helping the U.S. Virgin Islands Recover from Hurricane Irma
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/sep/08/vi-15293-sba-helping-us-virgin-islands-recover-hurricane-irma… up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA.” The disaster declaration covers Saint John and Saint … mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may now include a safe room or storm shelter to help protect … forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by mobile device at …