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… What I Learned About Business From a Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneur August 23, 2017 When I was a Girl Scout, selling cookies meant dragging a wagon full of boxes door to door in my North Carolina …
… What Makes Up a Small Business Credit Report? April 17, 2018 A business credit report is an essential tool for banks, … of small businesses. The information contained in a report provides crucial details needed to make informed …
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… for Your Retirement Plans in 2020? January 16, 2020 It’s a new year, and new rules are in place for qualified … Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, a measure that became law on Dec. 20, 2019. With the job market continuing to be tight, offering a retirement plan may be an important way for small …
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… to Help Build the Future of America WASHINGTON – Ahead of a newly announced proclamation by President Biden to … members of the small business community participated in a series of engagements for the SBA’s “Build America, Buy … to advancing the American dream of starting and growing a business, the SBA is uniquely positioned to create the …
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… OH! What a saving grace The establishment of OH! Hair Design Studio was the fulfillment of a dream come true for Anita Watkins. From an early age she … of becoming an entrepreneur, because she wanted to leave a lasting a legacy as well as fulfill her purpose. Her dreams …
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… small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced a major policy change to the SBA’s COVID economic relief … Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program borrowers for a total of 30 months deferment on all approved COVID EIDL … Leader, Charles E. Schumer: “The EIDL program has been a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of New York’s small …
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… What Your Life Will Look Like As A Franchisee January 24, 2017 You’ve decided to become a franchisee. Now that you’ve made that decision, you should have a mental picture of what your business is going to look …
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