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… the lines of open secret or bittersweet. Besides how can one be sitting down and still moving?    Yet it is the entire … I had to do a lot of sitting. For the first time my back stating hurting. I bought an ergonomic chair, and it did nothing. Then I bought another one. And another one. I bought so many ergonomic chairs and …

… in the books. For small business owners, that means the time to start planning for 2024 is now. U.S. Small Business … in the books. For small business owners, that means the time to start planning for 2024 is now. While no one can predict exactly what the future will hold, there are …

… Entrepreneurship Week, the SBA wants to help you get one step closer. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA … check out SBA’s resources and programs so you too may one day join the millions who have already realized their … your business plan. If you’re unfamiliar with how to write one , the SBA has you covered. An effective business plan …

… move them, even with substantial markdowns, maybe it’s time to get rid of them. There are three issues: What to do …

… to bolster your business against hurricane risks before one ever strikes. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA … 30 named storms, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active and costliest on record. The 2021 … your operations and determine how you can prepare before one ever strikes. Below are a few key takeaways to help you …

… cucumbers or corn bursting with summer sweetness? This time of year, there’s likely a bounty at your local farmer’s … cucumbers or corn bursting with summer sweetness? This time of year, there’s likely a bounty at your local farmer’s … USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory can help you find one near you. Farmers markets have become a showcase both for …

… facilitate improved fraud controls via collaboration and one to reevaluate eligibility. SBA agreed with the three …

… April 9, 2025 Financial Literacy Month is a perfect time to brush up on the basics of keeping business finances … That’s why Financial Literacy Month is a perfect time to brush up on the basics of keeping business finances … small business owners learn at their pace and on their own time. MySBA Learning is divided into major topics called …

… place from February 10-17, the SBA is here to help you get one step closer to accomplishing your goal of business … place from February 10-17, the SBA is here to help you get one step closer to accomplishing your goal of business … how-to guide . Launch. Once the plan is in place, it’s time to put in the work to  make your business a reality . …

… actual (legal) name of the Borrower If there is more than one Borrower or Operating Company, use the first Borrower or … Guarantee except for the addition of Paragraph 4, Payment Limitation. The instructions for payment limitation … obligation has been reduced to the stated amount. At that time, the Guarantor will be released from liability, unless …

… re-negotiating with creditors, and cutting inventory; one method in particular is through Net 30 accounts. By … your business to hold onto cash for a longer period of time. You can obtain products and services your business needs and defer the payment on those purchases for 30 days, thereby conserving …

… store this holiday season. But you may be underutilizing one marketing tool that’s right in front of your eyes: your … store this holiday season. But you may be underutilizing one marketing tool that’s right in front of your eyes: your … it won’t catch customers’ eyes. Plan a layout with one big focal point to draw viewers in. Proper lighting can …

… 16, 2022 May is World Trade Month, and there’s no better time than now to go global. Want to increase your bottom … in their trade journey.  We have a website that is a one-stop shop for small businesses interested in … are to take your business to the next level. Reach out to one of our SBA staff at U.S. Export Assistance Centers now. …

… Exports to China March 31, 2020 The U.S.-China Phase One Deal can help small businesses increase sales to China … widely publicized, under the landmark U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement, China committed to … Announce Progress on Implementation of U.S.-China Phase One Agreement . The SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program State …

… Work opportunity credit If the apprentice falls into one of various targeted groups (such as certain disabled …

… Contracting Data December 1, 2021 For the first time SBA is releasing disaggregated federal contracting data … socio-economic business contracting goals. For the first time, SBA is also releasing contracting data that is … comes on the heels of the Executive Order he signed on day one, focused on advancing racial equity and support for …

… of traditional small business marketing—except for one. Rieva Lesonsky Rieva Lesonsky is CEO and President of … types of traditional small business marketing—except for one. Out-of-home advertising is the only type of advertising … activities. Keep it simple. Viewers won't spend a lot of time looking at your out-of-home ad—in many cases, such as a …

… January 6, 2022 January is National Mentoring Month, a time to benefit from the expertise of an experienced business … in your industry. In the long run, this will save you time and energy — both valuable resources for busy small … and busy business owners don’t always feel they have time to do the vetting themselves. Someone who has already …