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… Launching her bakery as a home-based cottage food business during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, … support of SBA financing through Berkshire Bank and CTSBDC business advising, Michelle opened a 1,000-square-foot retail … development sets her apart as a shining example of how small businesses can be powerful forces for good. … Michelle …

… author, publisher, host, and trusted advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Follow her on Twitter: … and friends. However, taking some time to address certain business matters can help make 2019 an even better year and … of the year gives you the equipment you need to run your business better while entitling you to write off the cost on …

… bought, and more.  Then COVID-19 hit and, like many other business owners, he didn’t know how long it would last. As … to restart when things opened back up. Turning to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Draw Events received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in August 2020, as well as an EIDL Advance. Those funds …

… it’s not always a bed of roses. For example, the franchise business system may need work. Sometimes, a few tweaks here … the potential to work, is to enlist the help of your local Small Business Development Center. ( SBDC ) SBDC’s can be … funded in part through a partnership with United States Small Business Administration. (SBA) You can receive free …

… through COVID-19 in The Pour House Successfully starting a small business is hard. It’s especially daunting for a manufacturer … Emprise Bank financed the project with a SBA 7(a) Loan.  The large 30-barrel fermentation tanks, glycol cooling …

… successful fundraising enterprise into a family-owned business—and Brandini Toffee was born.  Starting with just a … property ownership. Brandon credits utilizing SBA’s 7(a) Loan Program, with a loan issued by participating lender … improvements and expansion. SBA’s 7(a) Program guarantees small business loans issued by program-approved lenders, …

… Kelly Loeffler, the 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is an entrepreneur, executive, … acquisition of the NYSE - helping grow the business from a small startup with less than 100 employees to a Fortune 500 …

… despite these successes, Mavis, needed help running the business side of her business.  Rebecca Volpe, Northern … Mavis was recognized as the SBA Kentucky 2018 Woman Owned Small Business of the Year and SBDC Pacesetter Award. … Protection Program (PPP) First and Second Draw forgivable loan. Mavis stated, “We worked with Central Bank & Trust …

… fraud Report In response to the historic threat posed to small businesses by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration delivered an unprecedented $1.2 … Program (PPP) and the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), both of which started in 2020 and continued into …

… helped Heather and Nick develop a solid multi-year business plan and financial projections. They kept their day jobs for the first year and treated the new business as a consulting gig.  “We were working seven days a … and Women’s Business Center. The day they signed the loan papers for a $50,000 microloan, they were awarded a …

… the potential of its brilliance. In 2022, the Texas State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) led the company, with … the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  An SBA 7(a) loan for $3.3 million became a game changer and set La Luce …

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

… tooling technology, the pair quickly decided to start a business together.  Luckily for them, the college connected … them with SBA resource partner, the Central Region Small Business Development Center. Ahead of the curve, the … round of funding, SWIF helped them get a bigger SBA-backed loan to expand their equipment and capabilities, which …

… for 20 years, but always had the dream of owning her own business. As someone who overcame living in subsidized … realized she needed a plan to continue thriving as a small business owner. In early 2021, Sandra followed up with … Growth Activator Program, which supports minority small businesses in securing funding, procuring new …

… a different around the globe. Thanks to support from SBA  Small Business Innovation Research (SIBR) awards and the help of … opportunities to teach others about 3D printing and small business ownership. As the recipient of multiple SBIR …

… news for the American economy. Our nation’s 30 million small businesses are expanding, raising wages and increasing … Wendell G. Davis who oversees the operations of the U.S. Small Business Administration in New England including offices in …

… of her future, as did her decision to attend the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Emerging Leaders program. After … full-time in 2011. A certified woman- and minority-owned small business headquartered in Detroit, Onyx Enterprise …

… George Jackman, a U.S. Marine veteran, has been in this business for over 10 years. His previous work experience … but did not know he needed to change in order to grow his business until his son mentioned that he heard about the … program where she  invited him to attend the annual Small Business Matchmaker event.  This is where he found out …

… it’s been through her sticking with the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program and getting assistance from … The 8(a) Program is a business assistance program for small-disadvantaged businesses. It offers a broad scope of … renewals of the contract will continue to be set-aside for small-disadvantaged business unless it is released by SBA. …

… of historic ‘old town’ Tomball, TX.  This family-owned business with roots in Southern California dating back to … of what was potentially coming, Laura took out a merchant loan to provide a cushion should things go south especially … year!!  Laura adds that her greatest pride in owning a small business is the ability to be a job creator and to make …