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How to Have A Stand Out Business Credit Application
… on your perceived ability to repay the loan or line of credit. That's why it's important to make your application … and show that your business is creditworthy. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit … suffice. For help on building a business plan check out SBA's Business Plan Tool . It provides a step-by-step guide … -
Seattle National Small Business Week Event to Feature Workshops on Starting and Growing a Business
… Campus, Building 37 in Redmond, WA. Later that morning, SBA Administrator Karen Mills, Cindy Bates, vice president of the U.S. Small and Medium Sized Businesses (SMB) … Small Business Week event will be live streamed at www.sba.gov . The live streaming of all National Small Business … -
Maine 2024 Woman Owned Small Business of the Year Tiller & Rye
… Maine 2024 Woman Owned Small Business of the Year Tiller & Rye Opening a grocery store may seem … with the help of the Small Business Development Center and SBA backed financing from CEI. Since opening its doors, … to their community and other Maine based businesses, the SBA is pleased to name Tiller & Rye as the 2024 Woman Owned … -
New England 2024 Minority Owned Small Business of the Year Maiz
… New England 2024 Minority Owned Small Business of the Year Maiz While Maine might not jump out as the place … to their effective management and the assistance of an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Maiz was not only able to … support of communities across Southern Maine, the SBA is happy to name Maiz as the Maine and New England … -
Resilient and strong, small businesses take center stage this week
… National Small Business Week, we celebrate the success of our entrepreneurs who have chartered their own course to … Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Read more about Jovita Carranza In celebration of our … role as the vital job-creating sector of our economy. SBA News … During National Small Business Week, we celebrate … -
Four Questions Every Effective Business Plan Should Answer
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5 Small Business Trends for 2025
… following trends U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … is encouraging: According to research , the majority of small business owners are optimistic about America’s … the customer where they are. Whatever 2025 has in store, SBA is with you all the way. Connect with resource partner s … -
8(a) Certification Creates New Expansion Opportunities
… her to launch 21st Century Home Care Inc. in January of 2004. After a few frustrating years of trying to … Supplier Diversity Office at that time, Joseph heard about SBA programs and federal certification through the years – … Protection Program forgivable loan from her bank and the SBA. What Advice Do You Have for Other Black Entrepreneurs? … -
Community Advantage Loan Launches Latino-owned Farmhouse Paint Bar in Milwaukee
… as young immigrants. Thaime left Venezuela at the age of 20, got her bachelor’s degree, and worked in sales, … a white picket fence along the road. With the help of an SBA-backed Community Advantage loan from the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp., an SBA lender and women’s business center, they redeveloped the … -
Maine 2024 Small Business Manufacturer of the Year The Good Crust
… Maine 2024 Small Business Manufacturer of the Year The Good Crust Starting a business at any time is … with a WBC Business Advisor and information about the SBA backed lending programs at CEI, which helped her purchase … and giving back to numerous organizations locally, the SBA is pleased to name The Good Crust, owned by Heather … -
5 Myths About Payroll Taxes
… need to hire employees to help you. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … expanding your staff entails many responsibilities, one of which is seeing to payroll taxes. Unfortunately, there are … have a lawsuit against the payroll service provider for theft, breach of contract, or other bad action. You can even … -
Top Business Trends for 2021
… in the new year. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … For small businesses across America, 2020 has been one of the most challenging years in history. Despite the … your small business plans for 2021, connect with a local SBA resource partner for expert, tailored advice. … Leverage … -
Des Moines' HoQ Restaurant Rebounds from COVID-19 Shutdown
… eight years ago, sources approximately 90 percent of its ingredients from local Iowa farms. Hoque believes the … operations. The restaurateur benefited from the SBA making six months of payments on his existing SBA 7(a) loan through Northwest Bank. An SBA-backed PPP loan … -
Solvus Global’s Journey to Commercialization Led to Infinite Expansion Possibilities
… and Diran – having spent 5+ years researching the world of materials processes, met at Worcester Polytech Institute … Coming of age as the Interface of Change Supported by SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program and traditional SBA financing with Webster Five Bank, Solvus came out of … -
Startup Business Ideas: 4 Steps to Identify the Right One
… wanted to start your own business? Do you have a lot of business ideas but don’t know which one to pursue? Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit … road map for the early years of your business. Check out SBA's Business Plan Tool , it provides you with a … -
Husband and Wife Team Start Bilingual Pediatric Therapy Clinic
… Pediatric Therapy Clinic In the diverse landscape of healthcare, the need for pediatric therapy in Arkansas is … two decided to apply for a 7(a) Guaranteed Loan. “The SBA 7(a) Guaranteed loan was the catalyst that fueled the … care. In the heartbeat of every session, echoes the SBA’s crucial role in shaping the journey toward healing, … -
Should You Be Looking At New Franchise Opportunities?
… to investigating franchise opportunities, you have lots of choices these days. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the … with United States Small Business Administration. (SBA) You can receive free business consulting and more at a … -
From Family Recipe to Farmers Markets and Beyond
… nearly 20 years earlier. As a daughter, mother, and spouse of military veterans, Hart has always valued good food to … to create a positive impact for her customers. Through SBA’s COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, … Impact Pitch, a small business competition hosted by SBA Resource Partner Business Impact NW, and was a finalist … -
This Entrepreneur Has a Story to Tell
… Beginning with just one employee and operating out of a basement office, Verdis focused on planning and design … woman-owned business and applied for acceptance into the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program, which she achieved … Idaho Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year, part of the SBA National Small Business Week awards. … This Entrepreneur …