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10 Cheap Ways to Market Your Business Online
https://www.sba.gov/blog/10-cheap-ways-market-your-business-online… has leveled the playing field. Gone are the days that you would need deep pockets to spend on marketing. Marco … blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility Corp, about.com and business.com. Read more about Marco Carbajo The … Identify the social networks that fit your business best and start sharing value. 10. Start a customer newsletter … -
School’s Out for Summer...But Not Your Small Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/schools-out-summerbut-not-your-small-business… Summer...But Not Your Small Business June 6, 2017 Whether you’re more excited about firing up the grill, relaxing on … provide challenges for your small business — especially if you’re based at home. Bridget Weston Pollack Bridget Weston … efforts. Read more about Bridget Weston Pollack Whether you’re more excited about firing up the grill, relaxing on … -
10 Tactics to Get More Positive Reviews for Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/10-tactics-get-more-positive-reviews-your-business… 2016 The numbers are compelling.Depending on which study you read (and there are literally dozens), anywhere from 51 percent to 90 percent of consumers read and trust online reviews. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … -
Tax Credits for Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/tax-credits-your-business… bill dollar for dollar, making it a valuable write-off if you can claim it. There are a number of tax credits that may reward you for taking certain action to help your employees or your … on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman A tax credit reduces your … -
17 Ideas for Marketing a Seasonal Business in the Off-Season
https://www.sba.gov/blog/17-ideas-marketing-seasonal-business-season… Does your business rely on seasonal customers? Whether you own a surf school, a patio furniture store or an ice … and grow their businesses. Follow her at http://Twitter.com/Rieva and visit SmallBizDaily.com to sign up for her free … Hold a giveaway or contest. People might not be ready to buy surf lessons in January—but they would still be open to … -
Doing business in the Washington Metropolitan Area District
https://www.sba.gov/district/washington-metropolitan-area/doing-business-washington-metropolitan-area-district… business. Since laws and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in the District of Columbia. If you need small business information for the state of … the Doing business in the Virginia District page. If you need small business information for the state of … -
How to Build Business Credit Quickly: 5 Simple Steps
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-build-business-credit-quickly-5-simple-steps… Credit Quickly: 5 Simple Steps December 5, 2019 If you operate as a sole proprietorship, it’s important to … blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility Corp, about.com and business.com. Read more about Marco Carbajo Building … to apply for net terms with vendors and suppliers. As you buy supplies, inventory, or other materials on credit, those … -
Four Questions Every Effective Business Plan Should Answer
https://www.sba.gov/blog/four-questions-every-effective-business-plan-should-answer… business’s success. Use these four key questions to guide you as you create yours. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA … way your target customers shop? Do they prefer to order online or visit a physical location? You should be proactive … business’s success. Use these four key questions to guide you as you create yours. … -
5 Best Risk Management Strategies
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-best-risk-management-strategies… 5 Best Risk Management Strategies June 12, 2018 Being in … on Twitter: @BigIdeas4SB or at BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com Read more about Barbara Weltman Being in business is … In order to be able to sleep at night, it’s essential that you adopt a variety of risk management strategies. These are … -
Members of the Military: Let SBA Serve You on Your Entrepreneurship Mission
https://www.sba.gov/blog/members-military-let-sba-serve-you-your-entrepreneurship-mission… Members of the Military: Let SBA Serve You on Your Entrepreneurship Mission May 26, 2021 The SBA … customized tools and training to support and empower you through every stage of business ownership. In honor of … get started learning the essentials of business ownership, you can find the class schedule for B2B and B2BR here . … -
15 Awesome Ways to Take Advantage of Small Business Saturday
https://www.sba.gov/blog/15-awesome-ways-take-advantage-small-business-saturday… around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of ways you can use the occasion to promote your business. Anita … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … stores or local businesses that offer more than just good deals. If you offer live music or other types of … -
SBA account login and registration portals
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/open-government/about-sbagov-website/sba-account-login-registration-portals… (only debenture-purchased loans) For other SBA loans, you can continue to set up and manage online payments at Pay.gov . Paycheck Protection Program … whose lender is participating in direct forgiveness , you can use the direct forgiveness application portal . For … -
Size appeals
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-hearings-appeals/size-appeals… Area Office. Content Time limits for filing an appeal You must file your size appeal with the Office of Hearings … a copy of the appeal to all appropriate parties. If you submitted your appeal using another method (email, fax, mail), you do not need to submit the appeal using HASU. Submissions … -
3 Every Day Planning Essentials for All Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/blog/3-every-day-planning-essentials-all-businesses… planning essentials that all business owners need to do. You may or may not need a business plan document for your … is founder and Chairman of Palo Alto Software and bplans.com. He has an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, … you review and revise regularly, then you’re getting the best of business planning for your business. Call it a lean … -
WOSB and EDWOSB appeals
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-hearings-appeals/wosb-edwosb-appeals… designation. Content Time limits for filing an appeal You must file your WOSB appeal with OHA within 10 business … a copy of the appeal to all appropriate parties. If you submitted your appeal using another method (email, fax, mail), you do not need to submit the appeal using HASU. Submissions … -
Handling protests
https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/contract-administration/handling-protests… can file a size protest. As a contracting officer, if you receive a size protest, you must forward it to the SBA Government Contracting Area … when a contracting officer can file a size protest, and you may file one before or after an award. However, SBA may … -
Five Ways to Give Your Business A Strategic Refresh
https://www.sba.gov/blog/five-ways-give-your-business-strategic-refresh… 23, 2017 Do any one of these five simple refresh ideas and you’ll help yourself manage your business goals, growth, and … is founder and Chairman of Palo Alto Software and bplans.com. He has an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, … on Twitter as @Timberry, and blogging at timberry.bplans.com. Read more about Tim Berry Do any one of these five … -
Increasing access to capital
https://www.sba.gov/priorities/american-manufacturers/increasing-access-capital… and where the business operates. Your lender will help you figure out which type of loan is best suited for your needs. Eligibility To be eligible for … about terms, conditions, and eligibility. How to apply You can use SBA’s Lender Match tool to connect with a … -
8(a) eligibility appeals
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-hearings-appeals/8a-eligibility-appeals… or termination. Content Time limits for filing an appeal You must file your 8(a) appeal with the Office of Hearings … a copy of the appeal to all appropriate parties. If you submitted your appeal using another method (email, fax, mail), you do not need to submit the appeal using HASU. Submissions …