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LGBT-Owned: Sarah Scala Transforms Organizations with SCORE by Her Side Every Step of the Way
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/lgbt-owned-sarah-scala-transforms-organizations-score-her-side-every-step-way… Organizations with SCORE by Her Side Every Step of the Way Sarah Scala’s entrepreneurial journey with SCORE has … her business in Enfield, New Hampshire -- she reached out to SCORE Mentors about the legalities and steps to establish a business, starting with how to obtain an … -
From Prison to Policy Reform: Innovative Labor CEO Paves Way for Returning Citizen Entrepreneurs
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/prison-policy-reform-innovative-labor-ceo-paves-way-returning-citizen-entrepreneurs… From Prison to Policy Reform: Innovative Labor CEO Paves Way for … and doubling as a briefcase in hand, $500, and a desire to defy the status quo, Troy set off to make his dream of … From Prison to Policy Reform: Innovative Labor CEO Paves Way for Returning Citizen Entrepreneurs … -
Five Ways to Give Your Business A Strategic Refresh
https://www.sba.gov/blog/five-ways-give-your-business-strategic-refresh… Five Ways to Give Your Business A Strategic Refresh March 23, 2017 Do … is founder and Chairman of Palo Alto Software and bplans.com. He has an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, … on Twitter as @Timberry, and blogging at timberry.bplans.com. Read more about Tim Berry Do any one of these five … -
SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/jan/11/sba-launches-new-free-online-digital-learning-platform… SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small … first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses. … Bureau and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Designed to support women entrepreneurs looking to remain resilient in … -
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Let us help be a solution on your way to Recovery
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/10/13/sba-economic-injury-disaster-loan-let-us-help-be-solution-your-way-recovery… Injury Disaster Loan Let us help be a solution on your way to Recovery ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business … organizations in Illinois with economic losses due to severe storms and flooding on June 29 through July 2, 2023 … Injury Disaster Loan Let us help be a solution on your way to Recovery … -
SBREA Online Notice
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/06/27/sbrea-online-notice… SBREA Online Notice The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes to amend its small business size regulations governing how it calculates the annual average receipts of firms seeking to qualify as small businesses. Specifically, SBA proposes to … SBA Issues a Proposed Rule to Modify its Method for Calculating Annual Average Revenues … -
Logo
https://www.sba.gov/brand/visual-identity/logo… convey SBA’s strength, innovative thinking, and commitment to connecting our customers with the resources and support … activities, and services. SBA’s logo cannot be used in a way that suggests the Agency is endorsing any individual, organization, product, or service or in a way which implies that an improper relationship exists … -
Get business insurance
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/get-business-insurance… are fully protected.. You also may be legally required to purchase certain types of business insurance. The federal government requires every business with employees to have the following: Workers’ compensation Unemployment … buying process and can save you money. Four steps to buy business insurance Assess your risks . Think about what … -
Develop your export plan
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/export-products/international-sales/develop-your-export-plan… Develop your export plan It may be easier than you think to expand your market. Even small businesses can reap the … with help from mentors and modern technology. Content Talk to the experts The U.S. Small Business Administration's … market data and export resources. Additionally, SBA’s online learning platform includes a “Growing Globally” … -
Assess your business
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/assess-your-business… Assess your business Evaluate your small business to see if it has what it takes to win a government contract. Content Market research In … which agencies have contracts and with who, what agencies buy, and which contractors have contracts. USASpending.gov … Evaluate your small business to see if it has what it takes to win a government contract. … -
Made in America waivers
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/open-government/made-america-waivers… reliance on domestic supply chains and reduce the need to spend taxpayer dollars on foreign-made goods. Content The Build America, Buy America Act ( Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52 ) was … Laws. Agencies must post waivers and detailed explanations online, allowing at least 15 days for public comment. You can … -
Manage your business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business… your business Run your business like a boss. Master day-to-day operations and prepare for success. Manage your … Manage your employees Pay taxes Your business will need to meet federal, state and local tax obligations to stay in … business type and location. Keep your business compliant Buy assets and equipment You may need to buy or lease assets … -
Plan your business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business… Plan your business Plan to make your great idea into a great small business using … analysis helps you make your business unique. Combine them to find a competitive advantage for your small business. Get … structure and run your business. Choose a funding source Buy an existing business or franchise Starting a business … -
Helping America’s Entrepreneurs Get Back to Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/helping-americas-entrepreneurs-get-back-business… Helping America’s Entrepreneurs Get Back to Business June 23, 2020 Advance your small business recovery with online resources from the SBA. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can … Advance your small business recovery with online resources from the SBA. … -
Fund your business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/fund-your-business… Fund your business It costs money to start a business. Funding your business is one of the … How to get venture capital funding There’s no guaranteed way to get venture capital, but the process generally follows … secure another 10 percent by starting a crowdfunding page online. Many residents are eager to have an auto repair shop … -
What I Learned About Business From a Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneur
https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-i-learned-about-business-girl-scout-cookie-entrepreneur… selling cookies meant dragging a wagon full of boxes door to door in my North Carolina neighborhood. I didn't have … for the “tough” customers. Not every customer will be an easy sell. Some people may need convincing, and until you get … Julia perfected the pitch that $5 a box was an inexpensive way to treat yourself; if anyone still thought it was too … -
MI 16533 - SBA Disaster Loans are Vital for Community Recovery, Now top $1 Million in Michigan for Severe Storms and Flooding
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/jul/23/mi-16533-sba-disaster-loans-are-vital-community-recovery-now-top-1-million-michigan-severe-storms… from the U. S. Small Business Administration are vital to community recovery because they provide an affordable way for businesses, private nonprofit organizations, … purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter, sump pump, french drain or … -
How Retargeting and Remarketing Helps Your Advertising
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-retargeting-remarketing-helps-your-advertising… Helps Your Advertising January 23, 2018 When it comes to online advertising, there’s a powerful technique called … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … Getting to prospects when they’re most ready to buy. Specifically, Google says you use these ads to attract … -
Veteran-owned businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses… recent virtual events for veterans and success stories to learn more. Training programs To help you succeed, our custom courses are available in-person and online. Learn the basics of owning a business and get access … . Small businesses owned by veterans may also qualify to buy surplus government property . Veterans in manufacturing …