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https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-11/5-small-business-trends-2025… following trends U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … the customer where they are. Whatever 2025 has in store, SBA is with you all the way. Connect with resource partner s …
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8(a) Certification Creates New Expansion Opportunities
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/8a-certification-creates-new-expansion-opportunities… 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
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/community-advantage-loan-launches-latino-owned-farmhouse-paint-bar-milwaukee… 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 … to great success. Thaime and Jesus Nañez received SBA’s 2020 Wisconsin Emerging Small Business Persons of the … -
5 Key Financial Tips When Starting a Business from Home
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-key-financial-tips-when-starting-business-home… up 99.7 percent of all U.S. businesses. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit … readily available to you both online and offline from the SBA. Be sure to check out all the free courses and support … -
Maine 2024 Small Business Manufacturer of the Year The Good Crust
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/maine-2024-small-business-manufacturer-year-good-crust… 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 … -
Top Business Trends for 2021
https://www.sba.gov/blog/top-business-trends-2021… in the new year. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … your small business plans for 2021, connect with a local SBA resource partner for expert, tailored advice. … -
Des Moines' HoQ Restaurant Rebounds from COVID-19 Shutdown
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/des-moines-hoq-restaurant-rebounds-covid-19-shutdown… 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 through the bank enables Hoque to bring … -
Solvus Global’s Journey to Commercialization Led to Infinite Expansion Possibilities
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/solvus-globals-journey-commercialization-led-infinite-expansion-possibilities… 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
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Husband and Wife Team Start Bilingual Pediatric Therapy Clinic
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/husband-wife-team-start-bilingual-pediatric-therapy-clinic… 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?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/should-you-be-looking-new-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
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/family-recipe-farmers-markets-and-beyond… 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
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/entrepreneur-has-story-tell… 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. … -
How Customers, Contacts and Caring Can Build a Paragon Force
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/how-customers-contacts-and-caring-can-build-paragon-force… Force operations,” Sherri said. Then Sherri worked with SBA contracting experts and resource partners at the Indiana … and administrative facilities with ample room to grow. “SBA resources helped me start Paragon Force,” she said, “and … -
5 Best Risk Management Strategies
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-best-risk-management-strategies… lawsuits, competitors, and the weather. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … be specified in a plan you create for your business. The SBA offers guidance on crafting a preparedness plan. 5. Best … -
2022 Arkansas Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year: Latrobe, LLC
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/2022-arkansas-minority-owned-small-business-year-latrobe-llc… has taken advantage of the free assistance provided by two SBA Resource Partners: Arkansas Small Business & Technology … within Crittenden County. The resources provided by the SBA have been instrumental in supporting the past, current, … -
Dandelion Cafe
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/dandelion-cafe… the pandemic, Sarah was able to access funding through the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and the Paycheck … and Sarah Lieberman is currently a participant in the SBA’s Emerging Leaders initiative, an Executive-level series … -
Still Catering to a Higher Cause
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/still-catering-higher-cause… time. Based on her success, Mavis was recognized as the SBA Kentucky 2018 Woman Owned Small Business of the Year and … Nominated by SCORE mentor Carlin Stamm, Mavis was also the SBA Kentucky 2020 Small Business Person of the Year. When the … -
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… like his to apply for economic relief through the SBA resulted in a change in the application process—the … projects and advocates for returning citizens alongside SBA resource and local partners. Company Name: Innovative … -
5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself if You Plan to Start a Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-key-questions-ask-yourself-if-you-plan-start-business… adjustments and grow your business. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit … For additional information, be sure to check out the SBA’s business guide which outlines ten steps to start your …