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… women-owned businesses in the U.S. Thankfully, we’ve come a long way since then: The number of women-owned firms now … 2012 and 2019, and the opportunity for continued growth is a welcomed trend. This Women’s History Month , the SBA … self-assessments, visit the Ascent website . Funding: SBA loan programs can help women entrepreneurs start and sustain …

… awarded this year’s Small Business Person of the Year at a ceremony and reception at the United States Institute of … Center, she applied for and was approved for an SBA-backed 7(a) loan that provided the capital she needed to expand her …

… SBDC Helps Gourmet Cookie Company Out of a Sticky Situation and Into a New and Bigger Production … securing $1,655,000 in financing, including an SBA backed 7(a) loan for $660,000  through Readycap Lending, LLC, to purchase …

… Source Woodworking in 2007 after having spent more than a decade working for other businesses seeing how woodworking … treated employees as replaceable while not paying them a livable wage and thought that it could be done differently. … turned to SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) which provided …

… ago today, President Biden signed E.O. 14017 , directing a whole-of-government approach to assessing vulnerabilities … the resilience of, critical supply chains.  As a result of that executive order, the SBA sought to work … support for manufacturers: Provided $4.5 billion in loan guarantees to 4,868 small manufacturers in calendar year …

… by SBA Administrator Linda McMahon on April 30, during a luncheon held at the U.S. Institute of Peace, in … growth.  In 2014, SeaDek made international expansion a key component of their strategic plan. Since then, exports … of all exporters are small businesses. The SBA’s export loan programs help American small businesses reach customers …

… their dreams of business ownership and turned them into a reality -- strengthening communities and America’s economy. … Conduct market research.  If you have an idea for a business but aren’t sure if it is feasible, doing your due … through bootstrapping, crowdfunding or a small business loan. SBA will work with you to prepare for the loan …

… Closing the Door on a Dream Opens the Doors to Many More in Oregon In 2002, Cecil DelaCruz was one of a handful of engineers and technicians tasked to oversee the … of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), an SBA-backed loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed …

… Award winners for their resilience in the aftermath of a disaster. Since 1998, the SBA has presented Phoenix Awards … selflessness, ingenuity and tenacity in the aftermath of a disaster, while contributing to the rebuilding of their … clean-up.  Stephanie received an SBA disaster loan for $197,000 to cover working capital needs and repair …

… Lines for Business December 20, 2016 Access to cash via a line of credit is an important safety net for a small business. Although there are various types of credit … new equipment compared to applying for a business loan. Rule 3: Practice Self-Discipline Stay on top of your …

… Air Force Veteran on a mission to revolutionize how art is displayed Successful … annual growth in the early 2000’s, Maida bought a larger 7,500 square foot warehouse in 2012 with a SBA 7(a) loan through INTRUST Bank . When his lease contract at the …

… Executive Summary July 25, 2017 Most business owners have a general idea of the executive summary that comes with the … an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, and is a father of 5. Find him on Twitter as @Timberry, and blogging … For a summary going to a bank, related to a commercial loan, you probably want to add a financial summary including …

… How to Develop and Use a Good Executive Summary July 6, 2017 Most business owners have a general idea of the executive summary that comes with the … For a summary going to a bank, related to a commercial loan, you probably want to add a financial summary including …

… the strength of our Nation’s entrepreneurial spirit — a spirit of problem-solving, ingenuity, and pure grit. This … its inception, Afro Deli & Grill has utilized numerous SBA loan programs, including the 7(a) Express Loan and SBA pandemic relief. Kahin is a …

… National Small Business Week (NSBW), themed “Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship,” acknowledged … the state.   In 2016, with the help of an SBA 504 loan, BFLS moved to their 7,300 square-foot home in Winfield, WV.  In 2021, BFLS opened …

… Writing YOUR success story April 21, 2017 Once upon a time…. It’s the classic opening to our favorite fairy … from 2017 to 2019. Read more about Linda McMahon Once upon a time…. It’s the classic opening to our favorite fairy … with other sources of financing. While the SBA doesn't loan money directly to small business owners, it helps …

… Person of the Year “Have you ever wished, just for a moment, you could live inside an adventure movie? Want to … the mystery, save the world, and hopefully, walk away a champion,” its website claims.  The Riddle Room brand was … its growth. When the pandemic hit in 2020, the SBA’s loan programs also helped The Riddle Room by allowing it to …

… 'Made in Kansas' It’s not often that you hear about a thriving manufacturer that continues to grow in its 80th … of the new facility in October 2021 after obtaining SBA 7(a) and 504 loan financing. Dan Smoots complimented the assistance …

… From Book Club to Supergroup It’s like a supergroup of advocates. Brian Hsiang has an experiential education background, Ita Meno-Baker was a housing inspector, Dr. Sherwood Smith was part of the … New England, New York, and Virginia, trained more than 7,500 people, and facilitated more than 500 workshops. …

… who rebounded after losing their entire inventory after a massive flood, Houston bakery owners who quickly reopened … despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, a Texas mayor who navigated the town’s recovery after … on the payroll.   The couple received an SBA disaster loan for $735,000, which they used to rebuild the property, …