SBA blog

The correct way to choose, research and potentially buy a franchise can be likened to running a 10,000-meter race (which equals 6.2137 miles</em>), in which it's imperative to pace yourself if you want to have any chance of winning.

If your business is part of the small minority of businesses who successfully maneuver those challenging early years, then you might be thinking, "what's next?".

Back-to-school refrains are in the air, making it a great time to think about how you can help your staff get the education and training they need to improve and be better employees.

Getting approved for funding for your business is dependent on your perceived ability to repay the loan or line of credit. That's why it's important to make your application for credit or a loan stand out and show that your business is creditworthy.

Facing the task of building a social media following for your small business can feel like an uphill battle. What's the use of wracking your brain to create engaging content when you have just a few dozen followers?

The internet has drastically affected all types of traditional small business marketing&mdash;except for one.

As a freelancer, single business owner or independent worker, taxes can get a bit tricky. Instead of waiting for the traditional tax season during the months of March and April, it's in your best interest to pay the government in periodic payments.

Don't think of a business plan as a formal document that's hard to do, useful only for startups, bank loan applications, and seeking investment. Think of it as a lean plan that's just lists and tables and is vital for optimizing business management.

CRM or customer relationship management systems can be an incredibly powerful tool to grow your business.

Do you remember when everybody practically everywhere was talking about Subway&reg;? I sure do.Before I got into franchising, the idea of owning a Subway franchise was a hot topic. People from all walks of life wanted in.