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How the SBA Is Helping Women Entrepreneurs Level the Playing Field
… Learn about the ways we help women entrepreneurs continue to move the needle forward. U.S. Small Business … SBA also hosts a variety of learning initiatives , both online and in-person, to educate small business owners. … it to her business, Mothership Coffee Roasters, on her way to becoming the 2023 SBA Small Business Person of the … -
SBA Unveils New Web Site and Launches SBA Direct - A New Tool Delivering Personalized and Targeted Resources
… Resources SBA.gov Demonstrates Agency’s Commitment to Transformation – Giving Small Business Owners Quick and Easy Access to the Resources they need to Succeed and Create … initiative in 2009 (the first government-sponsored online community built specifically for small businesses), … -
Franchising A Business
… you’re thinking about buying a franchise, it doesn’t hurt to know what it takes to franchise a business. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor … That’s because there are a lot more people looking to become franchise owners than there are looking to … -
Email Marketing Basics for Small Business
… July 14, 2016 Email marketing is just one of many ways to engage customers and ultimately lead them to purchase a product or service. Ijeoma S. Nwatu Ijeoma S. … type of sales copy, promotions, visuals, etc. A simple way to test subject lines or a specific merchandise is to A/B … -
SBA Proposes Certification Rule for Women-Owned Small Businesses
… published a proposed rule that will provide a free online application process for women-owned small businesses to be certified and eligible to participate in the SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business … -
The SBA Can Help You Reach Your Small Business Milestones
… a while, you’re likely wearing multiple hats which make it easy to miss your successes along your journey as an entrepreneur. … more than 645, 000 clients. SBA’s Learning Center provided online training to more than 200, 000 entrepreneurs. Our … -
Customer Testimonials: Maximize Their Marketing Impact
… on others’ opinions when buying everything from lipstick to enterprise-level software, testimonials may be more … and grow their businesses. Follow her at http://Twitter.com/Rieva and visit SmallBizDaily.com to sign up for her free … your business on social media or give you positive reviews online. Sometimes, those comments may be testimonial-ready. … -
Four Questions Every Effective Business Plan Should Answer
… business plan can impress potential investors and pave the way for your business’s success. Use these four key questions to guide you as you create yours. U.S. Small Business … way your target customers shop? Do they prefer to order online or visit a physical location? You should be proactive … -
Customer Service Plan
… Service Plan This describes the SBA's planned improvements to online tools and services in accordance with the principles … and technical assistance and contracting opportunities to small businesses. The Agency also provides disaster … -
How SBA Assists Women Entrepreneurs Start Their Businesses
… Businesses March 14, 2022 One of the SBA’s priorities is to help women entrepreneurs start thriving businesses. One of … of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO), does. The main way we do this is through our Women's Business Center … for assistance from the federal government is not an easy task. It is hard to know exactly what information to … -
Prepare Your Small Business for Winter Storms
… December 7, 2020 Don’t slip up: Take these precautions to keep your business, employees, and customers safe during winter storms. U.S. Small Business Administration … vendor, and client contact information off-site for easy access during an emergency. Names and phone numbers of … -
NC 16345 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to North Carolina Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
… NC 16345 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to North Carolina Small Businesses Economically Impacted by … low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to North Carolina small businesses suffering substantial … the adverse impact without hardship. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information … -
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New SBA Platform Lets Small Businesses Tell Their Stories
… Business Administration is giving entrepreneurs a new online platform to share their stories and showcase their successful and … across the country as I travel every week. But now, thanks to ‘Small Business Owners Speak,’ you can hear their stories, … -
Are You Ready to Export?
… Are You Ready to Export? May 22, 2018 Let me ask that a different way… Are you interested in selling to a market that is huge, … you are “ready to export." Let me ask that a different way… Are you interested in selling to a market that is huge, … -
Reporting identity theft
… business owners and lenders can follow the steps below to report identity theft. Content If you suspect that someone … completed SBA Declaration of Identity Theft form Report online If you know the loan number of the suspected … credit report regularly. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com , the only authorized source for obtaining the free … -
AI inventory
… of life of all Americans. Executive Order (EO) 14110, Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence , directs federal agencies to list where and how they use AI (use cases). SBA's use of artificial intelligence SBA’s inventory of safe and responsible AI use cases is currently being updated … -
SCORE Business Mentoring
… of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses plan, launch, manage and grow. SCORE is a nonprofit organization that is driven to foster vibrant small business communities through … a wide range of services including training, webinars, online workshops, courses on demand, and a library of online … -
Business Guide
… Not sure where to start? Start your business in 10 steps Business Guide Plan … your business You've got a great idea. Now, make a plan to turn it into a great business. Market research and … startup costs Establish business credit Fund your business Buy an existing business or franchise Launch your business …