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… separation between you and your business. 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 … for your company and registration be sure to check out SBA’s Business Guide . Step 2 – Obtain a Federal Tax ID …
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Audit of the Office of Disaster Assistance Improper Payment Appeal Process
… Audit of the Office of Disaster Assistance Improper Payment Appeal … of our audit of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA) improper payment … of authority by the PP&E Director. However, we believe SBA should assess the current structure of the appeal process … -
Air Force Veteran on a mission to revolutionize how art is displayed
… entrepreneurs have the grit to push through the doubts of naysayers to fulfill their goals. John Maida, the founder … bought a larger 7,500 square foot warehouse in 2012 with a SBA 7(a) loan through INTRUST Bank . When his lease contract … the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the market. SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan helped Maida … -
Report 8-19 – Early-Defaulted Gulf Coast Disaster Loans
… 8-19 – Early-Defaulted Gulf Coast Disaster Loans Audit of Early-Defaulted Gulf Coast Hurricane Disaster Loans, … loans processed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The objectives of the audit were to determine whether … Service Center, and consulted with representatives from SBA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer. To view the … -
Making Provision Through the 8(a) Business Development Program
… well as become his own boss. He started out as an employee of a prominent construction company through which he gained … these challenges, so he sought the assistance of the SBA’s resource partners at the Small Business Development … program has served as a double benefit. “Without the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program, we would not have … -
The Mothership Serves Coffee and Community
… Mothership Coffee Roasters was started in the heart of Sunrise Coffee, the longest running independent coffee … information about her company on the internet. The SBA has been a great boon for Juanny and her company. When … her great network of advisors, Juanny discovered SBA's Emerging Leaders program. This has been the solution to … -
Premier Dog Sports & Events Center Finds Growth Opportunities in the Buffalo area
… Shelly wanted to create a local, safe and secure, state of the art facility to bring together the dog sporting … found a plot of land in Lancaster, NY and utilized an SBA 504 loan through Evans Bank and Pursuit Lending to … grew. Through the local lenders, with support from SBA’s capital programs, Shelly believes there’s even more … -
How Choosing And Buying A Franchise Is Like The 10,000 Meter Run
… imperative to pace yourself if you want to have any chance of winning. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the … for a franchise to buy. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has an online training course that's helpful and … -
Access Communications
… contracting. They decided to participate in the SBA Emerging Leaders program and submitted an application for … helped steer Access Communications towards its new path of becoming general contractors. Specifically, Emerging … end of this year. Outcome The assistance provided by the SBA has been pivotal to Access Communications Group’s … -
Maryland Accountant Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection With $24-Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme
… COVID Relief Fraud Scheme Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … News Click Here to View the Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release U.S. District Judge Richard D. … — administered through the Small Business Administration (SBA) — along with the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), … -
How Long Does It Take to Start a Franchise?
… Purchasing a franchise involves many steps — and a lot of time and effort. But, if you’re organized, and you’ve … you’ll be able to speed up the process. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the … One popular way to finance a franchise is with an SBA loan . 5. Legalities There are a lot of legalities … -
Celebrating SCORE Mentors in Action
… across the nation. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is excited to celebrate National Volunteer Week by recognizing all of the SCORE volunteer mentors who help entrepreneurs like … is co-authored by Donald Malcolm Smith, Director of the SBA's Office of Entrepreneurship Education. Mentoring and … -
A Happy Dog's Tale
… Tale In 2015, Paul and Laura Abbott realized their dream of opening Life of Riley, a high-end doggie daycare and … wasn’t there to expand." The Abbotts qualified for two SBA-backed loans and a line of credit, all of which offered favorable terms. Had it not been for the SBA, they would not have been able to obtain the financing … -
How Vanished Valley Brewing Co. Survived the Shift
… 4-acre property in Ludlow, MA. While still operating out of a 20x20 sq. ft. shed in the back of the property – all of … Richard Neal, MA State Representative Jacob Oliveira, SBA New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich, SBA MA District Director Bob Nelson, and other partners and … -
Manchester Awning - Unwavering Commitment to Community
… journey exemplifies the purpose and success of SBA’s support of veterans on the path to entrepreneurship. … Nodden, Manchester Awning the award of Connecticut’s SBA 2023 Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year. … … -
General Manager Pleads Guilty to Practice of Hiring Aliens
… General Manager Pleads Guilty to Practice of Hiring Aliens Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … Border Patrol; Customs and Border Protection, ERO; NCIS; SBA – Office of Inspector General; Drug Enforcement … -
Ellensburg Cidery Grows with Business Guidance
… Ellensburg, WA, Wheel Line Cider is dedicated to the craft of reviving and pressing heirloom bittersweet apples. … setting goals. Jensen sought out business expertise from SBA Resource Partner SCORE for startup guidance, and then … in the United States. Wheel House Cider was named the 2020 SBA Seattle District Rural Business of the Year. … Ellensburg … -
Woman Contracting Firm is Success
… craftsmen working in tandem to achieve the work ethics of: Quality Work, Timeliness of job completion and Customer … and expand in the construction market. Amye pursued the SBA classification of 8(a) to assist in overcoming … with the USDA and Dyess Air Force Base. By using the SBA’s 504 loan program Geneco Technologies was able to … -
Harris Dream Clean: From Rock Bottom to Entrepreneurial Success Through Faith and Family
… Through Faith and Family They say necessity is the mother of invention. For one young entrepreneur in Wichita, becoming … their portfolio through federal contracts, and how SBA’s 8(a) federal contracting program works,” said Harris. … Teri Taylor, the Business Opportunity Specialist at the SBA’s Wichita District Office and started the 8(a)-program … -
Unsecured Business Funding for Small Business Owners Explained
… business funding to grow your company. 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 … the time to explore your financing options through the SBA’s learning center. Business Line of Credit An unsecured …