Search
-
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/club-diogi… Club DiOGI Courtney Dedi grew up in a family of small business owners and says being an … knew she was on to something big. “I left the comfort of a stable job with benefits and a career path to pursue my … as SBA programs and services. She received her first SBA loan to open her boutique, enrichment-based dog daycare. In …
-
The SBA Marks Women’s History Month with an Array of Resources
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-marks-womens-history-month-array-resources… are substantial, women-owned businesses still represent a smaller share of the small business community — a reality … Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance, and she capitalized on two rounds of payment forgiveness granted by her 7(a) loan . This allowed her to convert her facilities into … -
READOUT: SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visits Kansas City
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/oct/18/readout-sba-administrator-isabella-casillas-guzman-visits-kansas-city… Cabinet, joined Rep. Sharice Davids (KS 3rd District), and a member of the House Committee, on a Kansas City small … aid programs such as a COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) award, and … assistance from PPP. The business also received an SBA 7(a) loan to remodel the restaurant. Administrator Guzman and … -
Army Veteran Rose from Manager to Owner of Emporia Business
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/army-veteran-rose-manager-owner-emporia-business… 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 … and purchase of the building and additional property. The loan processing, that included an environmental study, was … -
The Best Kept Secret in Concord with the Best View of New Hampshire’s State House
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/best-kept-secret-concord-best-view-new-hampshires-state-house -
The SBA Looks to Help Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses Build on Their Historic Momentum
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-looks-help-hispanic-owned-small-businesses-build-their-historic-momentum… takes place from September 15 to October 15, 2022, is a time to applaud the humbling achievements and immense … — was recently approved for a $1.2 million SBA 504 loan on her way to becoming Small Business Person of the Year … Programs: Did you know the SBA delivered more than $2.7 billion to Hispanic-owned small businesses through its core … -
Fresh Baked Success: German Inspired Bakery Becomes Delaware Staple
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/fresh-baked-success-german-inspired-bakery-becomes-delaware-staple -
Tips for Small Business Vendors This National Farmers Market
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2023/2023-07/tips-small-business-vendors-national-farmers-market -
Sell Overseas Just in Time for the Holidays
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sell-overseas-just-time-holidays… no longer requiring companies that export services to have a physical presence in their countries. With the end of year … (ITA) provides in-depth analyses and reports of a business website’s international strengths and weaknesses for a small fee upon request. It also hosts a directory of … -
Brand Builders Ready When Customers Come Back
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/brand-builders-ready-when-customers-come-back… the downturn due to customer budget cutbacks has been a universal theme. “We pulled back – we just made sure we … said Dave Winchester. “If this continues to go on, we have a 12-month plan to make sure we’re still here.” In 2011, … the business plans ready, R2R applied for their first loan with Unibank and got approved for the SBA Patriot … -
National Small Business Week cosponsors hosting training webinars May 2-5
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/apr/12/national-small-business-week-cosponsors-hosting-training-webinars-may-2-5-0… D.C. – As part of National Small Business Week, May 1-7, the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE and … are free of charge, but registration space is limited to a first come, first served basis. Monday, May 2, 1 p.m. ET / … Participants will learn background on the small business loan market and providers as well as how to identify the … -
SBA helps entrepreneurs sprout small businesses from farmers’ market roots
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-helps-entrepreneurs-sprout-small-businesses-farmers-market-roots… farmers’ market roots August 2, 2018 If you’re shopping at a farmers’ market this summer, you’re likely enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables that are the end results of a season of hard work. You may also be supporting a business … counseled or mentored 1.4 million clients and provided loan guarantees of about $30 billion. Microloans reached an … -
Bella Fashion
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/bella-fashion… commitment and willpower. Leticia Aragon’s journey is a great example of that. Leticia, owner of Bella Fashion in … has always been interested in women’s fashion. So, as a newly single mother with three kids to support, she started … from her home. The business grew, and with a small loan and assistance from PPEP, she was able to start selling … -
The Sweet Smell of Success
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/sweet-smell-success -
Disaster/Emergency Tips for Small Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/blog/disasteremergency-tips-small-businesses… main source of income. Ijeoma S. Nwatu Ijeoma S. Nwatu is a digital strategy and communications consultant. She is the … about the following questions: Do you have insurance if a storm was to destroy business property or equipment? Is … , considering applying for an SBA disaster assistance loan . These loans can help businesses of all sizes repair or … -
Crest Haven Farm Market grows with SBA’s technical assistance and pandemic programs
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/crest-haven-farm-market-grows-sbas-technical-assistance-pandemic-programs… bulk goods, stromboli, hoagies, fundraisers, and candy to a loyal, devoted local community. Crest Haven is in its 52nd … SBA-guaranteed financing from M&T Bank. SBA’s most common loan guaranty program is the 7(a) program. This is the best option when real estate is … -
Second Generation Success with Support from SBA
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/second-generation-success-support-sba… unique challenges and opportunities that come with owning a family business – something that Heather Hoffman and Andrew … well. Since its start over 30 years ago, CDI has developed a reputation for quality workmanship as a union specialty … the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and a COVID EIDL loan. In 2023, CDI received a 504 loan from Falcon National … -
Woman-powered PR is not all that bad
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/woman-powered-pr-not-all-bad -
Husband and Wife Team Print a Success!
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/husband-and-wife-team-print-success… Husband and Wife Team Print a Success! Brooks Tipton was a construction worker who was playing part-time gigs as a … Forge,” said Brooks, “who worked with SBA to guarantee the loan.” Brooks did not have many sources of credit at the … -
Emerging Child Care Center Fostering Bright Minds in Hays
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/emerging-child-care-center-fostering-bright-minds-hays… that high-quality early childhood education can provide a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning and success. Andrea and Nick Felder … of Frontier Financial Partners, Inc. to secure an SBA 504 loan for the construction and equipment. Andrea and Nick sold …