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Perspectives, news, and practical information for small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration is committed to ensuring America’s 30 million small businesses have the resources they need to address any challenge they face – and no challenge is more daunting than a disaster.
Purchasing a franchise involves many steps — and a lot of time and effort. But, if you’re organized, and you’ve taken the time to learn all you can about franchising, you’ll be able to speed up the process.
For more than 50 years, National Small Business Week has served as our nation’s salute to small business owners, who create two out of every three net new jobs for Americans. Many household names were previous National Small Business Week award winners.
Bob Hulchanski owns a machine shop in upstate New York and says offering a workplace retirement plan to his 11 full-time employees is a priority. “The reason we do a 401(k) is because we really care about our employees, ” he said.
You’ve reached a turning point in your military career. You’re transitioning from active duty to civilian and are considering business ownership as your next move.
Over the past year, the U.S. Small Business Administration has helped thousands of residents and entrepreneurs in Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico rebuild their homes and businesses damaged by hurricanes.
Are you a small business owner with an amazing success story to tell? If so, submit your nomination today for SBA’s National Small Business Week awards. Since 1963, National Small Business Week has served as our nation’s salute to small business owners.
When you think of artificial intelligence, your mind might conjure images of futuristic robots or computers that are able to act as humans do. But AI isn’t just an idea for the future.
Melissa Wegman’s family has owned a small business in Ohio for 51 years, but she’s worried about finding the skilled workers she needs to ensure the modular furniture systems company continues to grow.