SBA blog

Did you know that April 23-29, 2017, is National Volunteer Week? This week is dedicated to promote and honor those who volunteer in our communities, as well as to encourage volunteerism across the nation.

Imagine owning stock in a company where the price appreciates greatly, you sell it, and pay no tax on your profit. That’s what can happen with qualified small business stock (QSBS).

Have you always wanted to start your own business? Do you have a lot of business ideas but don’t know which one to pursue?

Every small business owner wants to attract new customers. Here are 10 time-tested ways to help you bring in “new blood.”

Ask any one of America’s 62 million volunteers why they give their time, and you’d probably get nearly 62 million unique answers.

On March 31, 2017, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed April National Financial Capability Month and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is excited to be a part of its observation.

Entrepreneurs know that every small business starts with taking a risk. We have an idea for a product or service, but even the best ideas require a leap of faith.

It’s Women’s History Month and the SBA has a variety of resources to help women start, grow and succeed in business. There are many benefits to business ownership for women. One of the main benefits is the flexibility of your time, location and schedule.

Do any one of these five simple refresh ideas and you’ll help yourself manage your business goals, growth, and execution. Do all five and you have a perfect lean business plan.

If you operate a local business (one that gets most of its customers from within a 75-mile radius) you can try many general marketing strategies, but you have one special consideration.