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https://www.sba.gov/success-story/bullard-cattle-company… of heart and when you think of ranching—it’s not just a man’s world. Bullard Cattle Company started in 1996 by Gary Bullard who purchased two cows to start a legacy similar to the one his grandfather had built over … Business Center also assisted in obtaining an $11,000 EIDL loan to aid the pivot of the company’s business model and …
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8 Business Plan Myths That Can Hurt Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/8-business-plan-myths-can-hurt-your-business… as important as ever. Every business owner ought to have a business plan. But the best strategies for business … an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, and is a father of 5. Find him on Twitter as @Timberry, and blogging … their market and plan without the research requirement. 7. Investors don’t read business plans I was in an angel … -
Genuine Local of Laconia is NH SBA’s 2023 Small Business Champion of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/genuine-local-laconia-nh-sbas-2023-small-business-champion-year… is providing budding food and beverage entrepreneurs with a unique opportunity to bring their products to market … and technical assistance, and co-packaging services at a level accessible to the smallest of small business owners. … Genuine Local also utilized the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) giving them the working capital needed to ensure … -
READOUT: SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman Visits San Antonio, Texas to Highlight Economic Recovery of Small Businesses and President Biden’s Build Back Better Framework
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/nov/01/readout-sba-administrator-isabella-casillas-guzman-visits-san-antonio-texas-highlight-economic… (SBA), visited San Antonio, Texas last week as part of a national tour highlighting economic recovery and President … for hosting us in Texas. Congressman Cuellar has long been a committed champion of resources for entrepreneurship and … Fund, and the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Big Lou’s officially opened in 2000 and continues to be … -
8(a) Certification Creates New Expansion Opportunities
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/8a-certification-creates-new-expansion-opportunities… 8(a) Certification Creates New Expansion Opportunities By … Affairs Specialist After working for several years as a human resources manager in home health care – Judith Joseph … after receiving a Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loan from her bank and the SBA. What Advice Do You Have for … -
SBA Reconvenes the Council on Underserved Communities
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/jun/22/sba-reconvenes-council-underserved-communities… soliciting nominations from members from the public with a deadline of Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The requirements for … small business owner; Community leader; Official from a small business trade association or academic institution. Nominees should send a letter of self-nomination or a letter of nomination from a … -
Still Catering to a Higher Cause
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/still-catering-higher-cause… Still Catering to a Higher Cause In 2012, Mavis Linnemann-Clark opened The Delish Dish, a catering company in Covington, KY. She obtained a Catering … Protection Program (PPP) First and Second Draw forgivable loan. Mavis stated, “We worked with Central Bank & Trust … -
SBA Announces Boots to Business Instructors of the Year to Recognize Those Who Help Set Up Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for Success
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/10/30/sba-announces-boots-business-instructors-year-recognize-those-who-help-set-veteran-owned-small… through an inspiring passion for starting and owning a small business that makes this program successful, and I … the knowledge and skills needed to start, run, and grow a small business. The course is part of the entrepreneurial … members, veterans, and military spouses. Overhauling its loan program to expand access to capital for veteran-owned … -
How to Build Business Credit Quickly: 5 Simple Steps
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-build-business-credit-quickly-5-simple-steps… Quickly: 5 Simple Steps December 5, 2019 If you operate as a sole proprietorship, it’s important to understand there is … Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business credit blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility … -
10 Reasons All Business Owners Should Plan
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Confirmation Hearing Opening Statement as prepared for Linda McMahon
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/apr/12/confirmation-hearing-opening-statement-prepared-linda-mcmahon… organic farmer or an app developer, with one employee or a hundred, we can never forget that small businesses are … with goals and values that cannot be calculated just on a profit-and-loss statement. If I have the honor of being … we educate entrepreneurs about things like applying for a loan and developing a business plan. We also work to build … -
‘Beeline, LLC’ of Henniker is SBA’s 2023 New Hampshire and New England
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/beeline-llc-henniker-sbas-2023-new-hampshire-new-england… without bees, and they need protecting. NH alone has seen a 60% reduction in its bee population, which is what inspires … to experiment on her own. At the time, she was working as a research and development chemist and began experimenting … to help maintain staffing and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) which provided the working capital needed to … -
Colorado and Arizona Woman-Owned Firms Take Top Honors in Federal Contracting
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/colorado-arizona-woman-owned-firms-take-top-honors-federal-contracting… work in federal contracting. MedVed Global, Inc., an 8(a)-certified construction company, from Dolores, Colorado has … of the Year. The federal government awarded over $105.7 billion of all federal contracts to small businesses in … Business Development Center, and received an SBA Express Loan in 2005. SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program is a … -
Is Your Business Ready for Wildfire Season?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/your-business-ready-wildfire-season… Business Administration In 2019, 50,477 wildfires burned 4.7 million acres in the U.S. , disrupting businesses and … for small business owners in wildfire-prone areas to make a plan to prepare for and deal with the aftermath of a wildfire. The U.S. Small Business Administration can help … -
Mentoring: the missing link to small business growth and survival
https://www.sba.gov/blog/mentoring-missing-link-small-business-growth-survival… to small business growth and survival February 4, 2019 As a former small business owner and entrepreneur, I know … on “ How to Find a Business Mentor ” Thursday, February 7 at 3 p.m. ET. Join us and follow along with the hashtag … able to advise women about business financing such as SBA loan programs. If you are interested in selling to the U.S. … -
SBA recognizes Latino entrepreneurs during Hispanic Heritage Month
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-recognizes-latino-entrepreneurs-during-hispanic-heritage-month… during Hispanic Heritage Month October 11, 2017 Born to a single mother in Argentina, Lorena Cantarovici says she … four times the size. In 2016, Lorena got an SBA-guaranteed 7(a) loan to open a second storefront. This year, she will open … -
SBA Announces 2023 Phoenix Award Winners for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/04/06/sba-announces-2023-phoenix-award-winners-outstanding-disaster-recovery-efforts… their businesses better than before, create jobs, and, as a result, continue to power the historic economic recovery … Administration.” This year’s recipients include a small business owner that specializes in refinishing … damages due to the hurricane, obtaining an SBA disaster loan for $2 million to repair and replace the … -
5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself if You Plan to Start a Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-key-questions-ask-yourself-if-you-plan-start-business… 5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself if You Plan to Start a Business October 2, 2018 Starting a business takes planning, making important financial … cards , lines of credit , vendor credit , a business loan, etc. You may find that a combination of these sources … -
Know Before You Go: Dispelling 7 Exporting Myths
https://www.sba.gov/blog/know-you-go-dispelling-7-exporting-myths… Know Before You Go: Dispelling 7 Exporting Myths May 15, 2017 We get it: the idea of … to finance and technical concerns, going global is a challenge. However, it also can be extremely rewarding and … to help small business exporters by providing a number of loan programs specifically designed to help develop or expand … -
USMCA Paves Way for American Small Businesses to Better Compete Globally
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/usmca-paves-way-american-small-businesses-better-compete-globally… well for it to take effect. “Today’s passage of USMCA is a win for American small businesses and the nation’s … dedicated Small and Medium Enterprise chapter, which is a first for any U.S. trade agreement establishes a committee on SME issues comprised of government officials …