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… for holidays. Here are 22 ideas to get you started. Check in with last year’s customers . Who bought from your business … foot traffic. Team up with another local business and offer discounts for people who have a receipt from your … offers . For instance, an auto service station could offer a “Going to Grandma's House” tune-up to get the car in …

… growth through targeted training led by motivating leaders in small business development. SBA THRIVE revolutionizes the … that: Have annual revenues of at least $250,000 Have been in business for at least three years Have at least one … than self What are the key program highlights? Mentoring In-person coaching for C-level executives Self-paced …

… Unexpected catastrophe? Business insurance can fill in any gaps in coverage. This will make sure both your personal and … that’s added to homeowner’s insurance as a rider can offer protection for a small amount of business equipment and …

… debt, or purchase a small business. Find an SBA lender in your area by using the Lender Match tool . 504 Certified … from microlenders. Find a microloan intermediary in your area, or please contact your SBA district office . … an export sale or contract and adequate financing will be in place by the time you win your contract. If you’ve been in …

… Be an operating business Operate for profit Be located in the U.S. Be small under SBA Size Requirements Not be a … borrowers Existing borrowers can create an account in the MySBA Loan Portal (lending.sba.gov) to monitor their … Provide financing for domestic and/or export purposes Offer one-on-one counseling with SBA's subject-matter experts …

… additional funding will be provided upon Congress’s return in November. The SBA’s loan application portal remains open, SBA’s disaster centers and in-person staff remain deployed across the country, and the … this funding lapse, borrowers who already have a loan offer will continue to receive disbursements, and borrowers …

… Administration (SBA) has approved over $47 million in low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents in West Virginia affected by the severe storms and flooding … Skaggs, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta. Submitting an SBA disaster loan application helps …

… customers. Here are 10 time-tested ways to help you bring in “new blood.” Rieva Lesonsky Rieva Lesonsky is CEO and … you’ll build relationships that lead to new customers. 3. Offer discounts and incentives for new customers only. … or services. Track which customers redeem the special offer, then target them with marketing message encouraging …

… business products and services to the largest customer in the world: the U.S. government. Benefits of government … businesses. The U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services — in … as engines of economic development and job creation To offer opportunities to disadvantaged socio-economic groups …

… SBA is divided into several key functional areas. Get in touch with a headquarters office District Offices These offices offer business development services and training to help … your local District Office Disaster Offices These offices offer counseling and financial help to those who are …

… government contracting. You can find these video classes in the SBA Learning Center . APEX Accelerators APEX … Centers) help small businesses that are interested in government contracting. APEX Accelerators can help you … Centers Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) offer free, one-on-one counseling and low-cost training …

… pieces of actual mail, notes one marketer quoted by Vox . In the same way digital-first companies such as Warby Parker … mail pieces give recipients a reason to talk over the offer. Direct mail has a longer lifespan. Email has a … mailbox. But a glossy postcard or catalog with a special offer can catch the eye. Make it worth the customer’s while, …

… U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)   and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 … 11 to Nov. 15. The 11th annual weeklong celebration will offer both in-person and virtual events across the nation. “Under the …