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… is certified as an Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business with the SBA; as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise … Year for Massachusetts as part of the SBA’s 2023 National Small Business Week Awards, “ I would like to recognize and …

… owner Mary Anne Kennedy bought the marketing promotions business in 1997, growing it into a highly visible mainstay in the local small business community. Its promotional products and awards are …

… reaching over 6 million users annually, including Small Business Trends, a daily publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business …

… moving to Virginia, the couple had discussed going into business together. Ben had considerable vegetable farming … cost $120,000 in total. Heather and Ben used “letter loans” to pay for half of the building, asking for small loans from members of their community. The couple pays …

… of shelter kittens and cats with happy, new owners -- a business idea she’s pursued for years. “I wanted to create a … a cat café too.” She visited the  Gannon University Small Business Development Center for startup … and low-cost training classes for every phase of small business development. Last year, 705 entrepreneurs in …

… things like: Hiring Payroll Inventory Marketing Operations Business Development Expenses And part of your fear has to do … receive formal training on every aspect of your franchise business. It’s part of what you’re paying for. In essence, by … your landlord, and the bank where you took out your small business loan . Admittedly, what I just described is …

… Chris Pilkerton is the former General Counsel of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Read more about Chris Pilkerton … she’s not alone. A recent NFIB survey found 24 percent of small business owners say finding qualified workers is their …

… Africa and South America. Along the way to help grow the business, M. Square received assistance from Pacifique … is one of nine Vermont organizations assisting underserved small businesses throughout the state as part of the Small Business Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot …

… a treasured garden and home center, has grown from a small family-owned business into a thriving retail hub. Jamie Pursell’s family … funding, Jamie acquired assistance from the Alabama Small Business Development Center (ASBDC). The ASBDC and …

… reaching over 6 million users annually, including Small Business Trends, a daily publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business …

… has also expanded into an online coffee subscription business and a wholesale coffee sales division.  The fast … executive issues. As a self-taught barista, then business owner, she has had to wrestle with learning to … When she first approached the idea of owning her own business, she reached out to SCORE and met her mentor Matthew …

… he owned in Martinsville, VA. Blancas decided to visit the small city to check out at the space. After that visit, he … Michael Scales, a counselor with the Martinsville-Longwood Small Development Center (SBDC). Small Business Development Centers are SBA-backed to provide …

… coming in. After years of hard work and investing in the business, Harris Dream Clean has grown its annual revenues … past the $1 million mark. Harris earned a degree in business administration from Wichita State University (WSU) … Other members of the Harris family have created their own small businesses too. Jordan’s wife Marissa, his sister …

… franchisees to be actively involved in running the business. For example, if you owned a retail franchise business , you’d be involved in things like: Ordering … business ramps up. Plus, you may find it easier to obtain loans for your future locations. Going forward, a trend I …

… launched in Beth Millner Jewelry in 2007 as a home-based business from her kitchen table in Marquette, Mich.  From its … any type of business loan.  She turned to the SBA-powered Small Business Development Center for guidance in developing … nationally and internationally using digital assets.  As a small-town retailer, Millner understands that she has a …

… applications for two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling over $200,000. Liptrot entered his guilty plea … Agent in Charge Amaleka McCall-Brathwaite, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General …

… franchise fees, I’d probably consider buying a franchise business.” In this article, I’m going to teach you all about … fee unlocks the door to the franchisors’ proprietary business systems and more. You get the complete setup. The … is literally a license to own and operate the franchise business . That’s why you must pay it. Franchise Fee Costs …