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From Soldier to CEO – Marine Veteran Starts Successful Construction Business in Nebraska
… was starting his small business! Arias served in the Corps for seven years as a heavy equipment mechanic, followed by … to compete effectively. When Arias first came to SBA for assistance, he had newly formed his business and had … to his start-up success was obtaining a guaranteed loan through the SBA that he used for working capital as he … -
ROM 10-07 - Enhancements Needed in Processing Payroll Funded Under the Recovery Act
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The Big Impact If Small Businesses Would Export
… , they represent over 95% of all firms; they account for approximately 50% of GDP; and they employ 60%–70% of the … fare better, but still represent a lost opportunity for their country’s economies and growth. The barriers to … to enhance export development; the International Trade Loan that assists entry or expansion into international … -
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Colorado Defense Space Support Services Firm, Connecticut Electric Company, and Puerto Rico HVAC Engineering Firm as Top Government Contractors of the Year
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READOUT: Administrator Guzman Joins U.S. Senator Cornyn to Highlight Economic Impact of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and Other SBA Relief Programs on Houston-area Economy
… U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America's 33 million small businesses in President … by the owner of Harold’s Restaurant and her appreciation for the support that SBA was able to give during the … Three Keys Coffee (RRF recipient + community advantage loan), Stephanie Johnson, Founder/CEO, Simmons-Johnson … -
Administrator Guzman Announces Expanded Efforts to Aggressively Crack Down on Bad Actors and Prevent Fraud in Programs
… U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President … Delinois Hamilton to a new role as SBA Special Counsel for Enterprise Risk to advise Administrator Guzman on fraud … Consistent with new efforts to bring bad actors to account for their fraudulent acts, the SBA fully supports the work of … -
How Auto-fulfillment Can Make Your Business More Efficient
… can save at least two hours per day through automation. For small businesses, this means you can re-allocate those … into place to automatically handle recurring tasks. For a lot of small businesses, ordering supplies and … part of the process automatically. This concept can also apply to service businesses that use certain supplies or … -
SBA and Visa Kick Off National Small Business Week with Hackathon in Washington, D.C. May 3-5
… in the aftermath of a major disaster. Points awarded for creativity and originality. The winning entries will be … Chris Pilkerton and Visa Senior Vice President for Global Small Business David Simon. A $25,000 prize will … winner and the Authorize.net API challenge winner. For more information and the full hackathon schedule, visit … -
SBA’s 2022 New Hampshire Small Business Manufacturer of the Year Mark Sullivan of Environmental Devices Corporation, Plaistow
… has been involved in design of scientific instrumentation for research purposes for over 30 years and an early career working for a few … (PTAC). With her support and assistance, we were able to apply for and receive approval to have EDC’s products … -
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Landmark Collaboration with Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities to Address the Wealth Gap Through Black Entrepreneurship
… the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President … between the SBA and the NPHC—the first of its kind for a government agency—will bring SBA’s valuable small … impactful reforms to the Community Advantage (CA) Pilot loan program that prioritizes equitable access to capital for … -
SBA Administrator Announces Five New Women’s Business Centers To be Operated by Minority Serving Institutions
… the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President … to creating funding opportunities that increase equity for small business owners – a priority under Administrator … ($7.5 billion distributed to women-owned businesses), 7(a) loan program ($5 billion), and 504 program ($712 million) … -
SBA Announces 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Stage One Winners, Up to $3 Million in Prizes Awarded
… (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses and … Stage One winners. Each received $50,000 in prize awards for impactful and inclusive approaches to foster a thriving, … and help us build an innovation economy that works for everyone.” GAFC Stage One winners are organizations with … -
Local Artist Paints Rosier Picture for Area Makers
… Local Artist Paints Rosier Picture for Area Makers Casey Droege doesn’t fit the starving artist … an impressive $1 million in commissions and stipends for area artisans in a mere seven years. Their projects are … in an infusion of cash; that coupled with an SBA PPP loan enabled me to pay staff.” Droege and the team got … -
5 Mid-Year Tax Planning Strategies
… 5 Mid-Year Tax Planning Strategies June 13, 2017 For many small business owners, thinking about taxes occurs … an attorney, author, publisher, host, and trusted advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Follow her on … 2018. You don’t want to overpay, which is an interest-free loan to the government (recouped when you file for a refund), … -
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Small Business Investment Companies of the Year
… (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced … The two funds, with other national winners and finalists for the National Small Business Person of the Year, will be … the flow of private equity capital and long-term loan funds which small businesses need for the sound … -
Historic Bookshop Moves to Historic Block
… the Putnam Block Redevelopment, a $31 million project, is for offices, retail and residential. It’s fitting one of the … of this exciting new development and all that it promises for Bennington. We also wanted to demonstrate our commitment … noticed an increase in traffic, and people are browsing for longer. These are exciting times for Bennington,” said … -
From Cattle To Creative Arts – Business Owner in Lincoln Creates Custom Wallpaper Designs
… quickly decided that working in a cubicle wasn’t working for him. He went back to school, thinking to get into the … to Manhattan, Kansas, working as a restaurant manager for a popular chain and living with a couple of roommates in … on the wall. He teamed up with his mother to make some for the bachelor pad and loved the way it looked. His … -
SBA Launches $100M Community Navigator Pilot Program
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You Have a Business Idea, What's Next?
… and you fill in details — the rest of this post, for example — as you make progress. Your business plan is … about the big question: Is there really a market for it? Do people want what I intend to sell? Enough people? … the real world you never have enough data to really know, for sure until you do it. But you are always asking, always …