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… Kelly Loeffler, the 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is an entrepreneur, executive, … acquisition of the NYSE - helping grow the business from a small startup with less than 100 employees to a Fortune 500 …

… despite these successes, Mavis, needed help running the business side of her business.  Rebecca Volpe, Northern … Mavis was recognized as the SBA Kentucky 2018 Woman Owned Small Business of the Year and SBDC Pacesetter Award. … Protection Program (PPP) First and Second Draw forgivable loan. Mavis stated, “We worked with Central Bank & Trust …

… fraud Report In response to the historic threat posed to small businesses by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration delivered an unprecedented $1.2 … Program (PPP) and the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), both of which started in 2020 and continued into …

… helped Heather and Nick develop a solid multi-year business plan and financial projections. They kept their day jobs for the first year and treated the new business as a consulting gig.  “We were working seven days a … and Women’s Business Center. The day they signed the loan papers for a $50,000 microloan, they were awarded a …

… reaching over 6 million users annually, including Small Business Trends, a daily publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business …

… tooling technology, the pair quickly decided to start a business together.  Luckily for them, the college connected … them with SBA resource partner, the Central Region Small Business Development Center. Ahead of the curve, the … round of funding, SWIF helped them get a bigger SBA-backed loan to expand their equipment and capabilities, which …

… for 20 years, but always had the dream of owning her own business. As someone who overcame living in subsidized … realized she needed a plan to continue thriving as a small business owner. In early 2021, Sandra followed up with … Growth Activator Program, which supports minority small businesses in securing funding, procuring new …

… a different around the globe. Thanks to support from SBA  Small Business Innovation Research (SIBR) awards and the help of … opportunities to teach others about 3D printing and small business ownership. As the recipient of multiple SBIR …

… news for the American economy. Our nation’s 30 million small businesses are expanding, raising wages and increasing … Wendell G. Davis who oversees the operations of the U.S. Small Business Administration in New England including offices in …

… of her future, as did her decision to attend the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Emerging Leaders program. After … full-time in 2011. A certified woman- and minority-owned small business headquartered in Detroit, Onyx Enterprise …

… George Jackman, a U.S. Marine veteran, has been in this business for over 10 years. His previous work experience … but did not know he needed to change in order to grow his business until his son mentioned that he heard about the … program where she  invited him to attend the annual Small Business Matchmaker event.  This is where he found out …

… of historic ‘old town’ Tomball, TX.  This family-owned business with roots in Southern California dating back to … of what was potentially coming, Laura took out a merchant loan to provide a cushion should things go south especially … year!!  Laura adds that her greatest pride in owning a small business is the ability to be a job creator and to make …

… need to have a good understanding of the actual franchise business model before you start seriously looking for a franchise to buy. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has an online training … At 9,000 Meters If you're going to need a small business loan for the franchise business you've chosen as this stage …

… work with SBA to fulfill government-backed surety bonds to small businesses. Become a surety partner Last updated …

… and for how long, before she turned it into a franchise business. What you’re attempting to do is get a feel for how … you to ask the founder how she went about franchising her business. That’s because there a couple of ways to do it. … That’s because the legal aspects of franchising are only a small part of what it takes to launch and grow a successful …

… Smokehouse chain, and recently won SBA’s 2024 Missouri Small Business Person of the Year award. Founded in 2012, Sugarfire … Fund and took out an EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) which they paid back as soon as they realized they …

… Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan to withstand the crisis, Peters realized that for … 2021, SmokeSygnals became the first Native American-owned business in New England to receive this certification. The … future of the National Park.  SCORE Cape Cod & Islands’ Small Business of the Year The dedication and success of …