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… as SBA Administrator – my first town hall meeting. Every one of SBA’s employees nationwide was invited to ask … November about taking the top job at SBA, he communicated one clear, specific request to me: “Do a good job.” He said … to deliver. I responded that I would, adding, “If at any time my job isn’t good enough, I trust you will tell me.” I …

… damage risks. If you do this early enough, you’ll have time to make structural upgrades that can prevent possible … damage. Calculate the cost of business interruptions for one week, one month and six months.  Once you’ve done that, you’ll be …

… years I dreamed of having an indoor shooting range. At the time I was looking to expand and thought about building an … gun shop. I wanted this to be a destination,” said Parro. “One thing I really wanted was something different. Parro … You can walk up and pick up a phone and compare it to the one next to it. I thought, why can’t I do that with handguns? …

… Here are five ways to get credit for your business: 1) Get Payment Terms from Suppliers – If you’re an established business you can most likely get payment terms from suppliers.  While suppliers may use …

… SBA’s records disclosed that in most cases, SBA made only one attempt to reach the borrower before canceling the loan. … even though no such request had been made. The normal time before an SBA disaster loan commitment expires is 60 … in this same area. With no presence at all in the region one year ago, as of today we have obtained 9 indictments and …

… are going to take several actions in rapid order, enmeshed one with the other, almost at the same time. Think of them as simultaneous, not sequential. Start … is done. Is there really a market? I can’t imagine how one can come up with a business idea without thinking …

… to Debenture purchase) PCLP CDCs Non-PCLP CDCs Change payment due date   X Change installment amount   X Change … fixed assets, etc.   X Modify standby agreements   X Allow payment to standby creditor   X Release of claim against … Senior Loans ‐ Chapter 13 PCLP CDCs Non-PCLP CDCs Advance payment to bring senior loan current X X Purchase or pay off …

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… seek a leverage commitment (in the case of certain first-time SBICs, additional leverage in excess of 50 percent of … to no more than 50 percent of Regulatory Capital for first time SBICs until SBA has examined the SBIC for regulatory … 4, page 49 identifies SBIC regulatory compliance as one of the considerations in processing leverage requests. …

… on the verge of homelessness. While working full-time to support herself and her mother, Lorena also … $4,000 in family loan. Lorena will describe this time as one of the most challenge times for Maria Empanadas, largely … With several awards, national press - such as being named one of the hottest bakeries in the country by Zagat’s - and …

… 21,000 locations worldwide. Amazing.   Duplication It’s one thing to create and build a successful business. It’s … business until you have a second location up and running. One that’s profitable .   Creating a System One thing that … of employees needed Marketing And more. Basically, by the time you’re done documenting everything you’ve done, along …

… from the group. (For instance, you might be limited to one absence a quarter.) Because many groups have weekly meetings, this is a major commitment—one that’s intended to ensure only serious business owners … For the same reason, members must also be working full-time in their businesses or professions. Exclusivity: A …

… owned businesses, which makes the holidays a critical time for the small business community. Make sure you’re ready … your hours: The holiday season will likely be your busiest time of the year. Extending your hours by opening earlier and … for higher demand. Huddle up with your staff:  Now is the time to have a meeting with your employees. Remind them to …

… who purchased two cows to start a legacy similar to the one his grandfather had built over seven decades prior. His … was needed when Bullard Cattle Company was selected as one of 50 companies to participate in an inaugural class … with launching a product that could be sold and held at one of Amazon fulfillment centers with no refrigeration, …

… plan to start their own business or develop an existing one. Following are more partner resources on women-owned …

… can negotiate a settlement of the guaranty amount or deny payment of the guaranty entirely. The STAR Loan Program. … provide their justifications to the Agency, either at the time a loan was made or at the time that a lender requested … statements concerning financial status. For example, in one case, the president and the managing partner of a …

… in and out of the hospital and Jess couldn’t keep taking time off from teaching to be with him. That crisis caused to … Tutoring, LLC, for income instead of teaching. At that time, she was working five jobs just so they could survive. … organizational and test taking skills all into one personalized, efficient, and successful program. Willow …

… “for the top 100 venture firms, 38 percent have at least one female partner.” The new data also suggest that the … and micro-venture firms -- 20 firms in all -- had at least one woman founder. Jeri Harman , founder, Managing Partner … most promising small businesses, helping them grow. One such person, Ren√©e Baker , founding general partner of …

… referring to is from employee to employer. And it’s a big one. The reason it’s so big is because of all the … It’s part of what you’re paying for. In essence, by the time you’re done with training, you’ll have the knowledge and … I just described is very unpleasant in every respect. No one wants to lose money. But there’s something else. When you …