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… also revealed that franchise ownership was associated with a higher percentage of sales and a higher annual payroll per employee in those businesses – … compared with the industry average.   But Ruth… Sitting in a counseling session at 125 Woodland Street at the Clark …

… Why December is a Great Time to Review Your Business Plan December 1, 2016 While December is a busy time for small businesses trying to end the year on a high note, it should also be a time for introspection and …

… Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read more about Joel Libava … or the person you were helping ) probably should’ve hired a mover. Check out one entrepreneur, ( an accidental one ) …

… Hire Veterans? November 9, 2017 The month of November is a time to celebrate Veterans Day. This year Veterans Day … Read more about Barbara Weltman The month of November is a time to celebrate Veterans Day. This year Veterans Day … than 19 million veterans, and one or more of them may be a good fit for your company. Here’s what veterans offer to …

… Why SBA Loves Small Businesses: A Valentine’s Day ‘Thank You’ to Our Nation’s Business Owners … those with fewer than 500 employees – have accounted for 8.7 million net new private-sector jobs since 2005. That’s … the diversity of the small business community. There are: 8 million minority firms in the U.S. 2.5 million …

… these days. But in the rush to digital, are you forgetting a vital part of marketing? Rieva Lesonsky Rieva Lesonsky is CEO and President of GrowBiz Media, a media company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their … these days. But in the rush to digital, are you forgetting a vital part of marketing? Two recent studies reveal recent …

… now. Robert Irvine SBA Blog Contributor Robert Irvine is a celebrity chef and host of Food Network’s Restaurant: … guts, and determination to actually go out and create a business of their own. In short: most people would rather deal with a situation they hate than do what’s necessary to become …

… Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read more about Joel Libava … For prospective franchisees, nothing beats spending “ a day in the life ” of a franchisee. Here’s how to set up an …

… Which is Better - Hiring a Web Developer or Using a DIY Website Builder? March 29, 2018 Today, many small businesses get a website up and running in one of two main ways. They either …

… well as personal services contractors—who make a protected disclosure about a Federal grant or contract cannot be  discharged, demoted, … the information they disclose is evidence of: Violation of a law, rule, or regulation related to a Federal contract or …

… Content Whistleblower protection If you are a Federal employee, or employee of a contractor, subcontractor, or grantee submitting … Federal prohibited personnel practices, 5 U.S.C. §2302(b)(8), employees may not “take or fail to take, or threaten to …

… White House Hosts Roundtable on Leveraging Data as a Strategic Asset May 23, 2018 The White House the Administration has gathered a committee of top-level leaders from multiple federal agencies to develop a unified approach to data management, use and sharing. Data …

… makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small … The 2nd Annual Delaware Entrepreneurial Summit is a collaboration of the Emerging Enterprise Center and the … hear directly fro... Article ID 19-08 Release Date April 8, 2019 Article Type Archived news release … WILMINGTON, DEL. …

… The SBIC program catalyzed such success stories through a model of public-private partnership. SBA does not fund … to private investment funds who then in turn invest in a broad and diversified ‘basket’ of small businesses and … of mezzanine debt and private credit funds well and as a result, the ecosystem of debt-focused SBIC-licensed funds …

… created the Paycheck Protection Program under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act. This program provides $349 … rent, utility payments, and other limited uses. SBA’s 7(a) loan program is the Agency’s primary method of … and interest payments for current SBA loans. SBA’s 7(a) loan is a deferred participation loan made between the …

… for grants to resource partner associations to establish a single centralized hub for COVID-19 information, including a training program to educate resource partner counselors and … are appropriately allocated to resource partners Establish a quality assurance plan to prevent and detect improper …

… White Paper: 7(a) Loan Program During SBA’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic White Paper pertaining to the 7(a) Loan Program During SBA’s Response to the COVID-19 … report on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) loan program performance during SBA’s response to the …