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… When to Hire a Copywriter and How to Work With One July 5, 2016 Does your small business need a copywriter? Many small business owners try to save money by … Rieva Lesonsky is CEO and President of GrowBiz Media, a media company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their …

… When To Say No To A Franchise Opportunity February 16, 2017 When you first … Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read more about Joel Libava …

… than ever. And the good news is you have access to a wide range of resources at your fingertips, without leaving … 6 million users annually, including Small Business Trends, a daily publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about Anita …

… an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, and is a father of 5. Find him on Twitter as @Timberry, and blogging … inventory. If sales are down, you adjust expenses. For a real-world example, I use my company in 2008 after the … us move quickly into expenses to see what to cut. It’s a lot like having a dashboard. With forecasting, you see the …

… also revealed that franchise ownership was associated with a higher percentage of sales and a higher annual payroll per … Savings Bank and Northern Bank, Ruth received a small 7(a) guaranteed loan first to start the business and later received a larger 7(a) loan to expand into franchising.  Prior to getting …

… 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 …

… So Popular? December 19, 2017 I’d like you to grab a pen and paper and quickly write down the first three … Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read more about Joel Libava …

… 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 … 2020 This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate the nation’s 30.7 million small businesses for their significant … small business sector is flourishing in 2020. There are 30.7 million small businesses in the United States comprising …

… 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 …

… 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 … in the SBA’s programs or operations, you are probably a whistleblower. Please be aware, however that specific …

… 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 … together entrepreneurs, mentors and providers with a goal to supporting entrepreneurs and accelerating their …