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… be able to sleep at night, it’s essential that you adopt a variety of risk management strategies. These are designed … consequences of risks to your business. You need to take a holistic approach and cover your bases. Here are five … to consider. 1. Choice of entity You start a business to make money, but things don’t always work out as planned. If, …

… to face economic challenges and still others just need a helping hand during the holiday season. Here’s how your … charities. Use the IRS’s Search for Charities to make sure the organization you’re donating to is tax-exempt. … (that still has value), which is still very useful to a charity. Tax-wise, your donation is limited to your tax …

… Why December is a Great Time to Review Your Business Plan December 1, 2016 While December is a busy time for small businesses trying to end the year on a … aside one hour to review your business plan Yes, you can make progress in just one hour! Set aside quiet time to read …

… years ago, some state laws prevented women from getting a business loan without having a male relative co-sign for it. Linda McMahon Former SBA … – a group of entrepreneurs who organized in the 1970s to make sure women had opportunities previously limited to men. …

… Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business credit blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility … have to be expensive when it comes to the internet. As you make an effort to promote your business in a low cost way, …

… since the program began in 2012. The 50,000th graduate was a service member at McConnell Air Force Base, in Wichita, … members. The latest Boots to Business graduate joins a growing number of successful military community … of the program are 53 percent more likely to start a business, and 91 percent of those new businesses remain in …

… that sell to international customers grow more quickly, make more sales, and employ more people.  What’s not to like about that? May is a perfect month to get started as it happens to be World … Trade Week, and since then, the celebration has grown from a single week to include the whole month of May. As the …

… Franchise Businesses September 20, 2019 If you invest in a business of your own, and it’s a business your family can get involved in, you may be able … to give a few examples of franchise opportunity types that make good family businesses, so you can start your search for …

… Prosper Africa: A New Initiative to Expand U.S. Trade with Africa November … and over one billion consumers, Africa is poised to play a pivotal role in the global economy.  Prosper Africa is a U.S. Government Initiative that unlocks opportunities to do …

… 9, 2020 The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a Military and Veteran Entrepreneur Summit in Las Cruces, New … until further notice. All attendees will be notified once a new date is finalized. See more COVID-19 guidance for small businesses . It’s no secret that veterans make great entrepreneurs. Thanks to years of service to our …

… We also tip our hats to veteran small business owners, who make significant contributions to the U.S. economy and add … business sector is Chelsea Mandello. After serving as a photojournalist in the Navy for seven years, Mandello started Troopster , a small business dedicated to helping people quickly and …

… by COVID-19, Gap Engineering of Houston, Texas secured a $4.5 million  Export Working Capital Program (EWCP)  loan, … transaction-specific overseas sales.   Gap Engineering is a small business that provides engineering services across … EWCP loan allowed Gap Engineering to compete and secure a large contract for engineering services with the Government …

… footprint. Businesses that sell abroad tend to make more sales, employ more people, and grow at higher … are confronting barriers in their trade journey.  We have a website that is a one-stop shop for small businesses interested in …