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Do you operate a single “owner” or member limited liability company (LLC)? Thinking of forming a multi-member LLC? Either way, you’re likely to have questions about how your business is, or will be, taxed. Here’s what you need to know.
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Part of the mission of the SBA is to provide assistance to veterans and service-disabled veterans who return home to start, resume, or further grow their businesses. In fact, SBA supports Veteran business owners through entrepreneurial training and mentoring, access to capital, and business develo Read More

National Native American Heritage Month gives us a chance to reflect on the importance to the national economy of American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Today, there are nearly 240,000 Native American-owned small businesses in the U.S., and SBA is doing what it can to increase those numbers Read More

By Anita Campbell. Social media, as with anything new, is sometimes misunderstood. People either overinflate or underestimate the value and importance of it. And that’s not the only things they get wrong. Often they misunderstand what it takes to incorporate social media into your marketing. Here Read More

Autumn and the holidays are the high season for events, from holiday parties and private shopping events to turkey trots and fall festivals. It’s time to consider hosting or sponsoring an event this holiday season as a way to stand out from the crowd during this busy time. But how do you get the be Read More

If you hold patents, have patents pending or are thinking of filing a patent, then it’s time for you to get to know the details of the most significant reform of the U.S. patent system in more than a century. In September 2012, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) was signed into law, signalin Read More

The average cost of starting a business is $30,000, according to a 2009 study by the Kauffman Foundation. But whether your cash comes from savings or financing, watching how you spend your money is critical to the success of your venture. This means establishing boundaries and habits that ensure yo Read More

Between 2009 and 2011, U.S. exports grew by 40 percent, but making the decision to export, however, is significant. Is your product marketable overseas? Can your business tolerate the benefits versus the trade-offs of exporting? Here are some tips for assessing your business’ readiness to export – Read More

Many communities are still feeling the effects of Superstorm Sandy, including power outages and flooding. Federal response teams are already providing assistance to affected communities. SBA is closely coordinating with our federal partners to share information in the immediate aftermath of the sto Read More

There are many laws and regulations that impact small businesses, but how do you find out which laws affect you and what you need to do to comply? Strapped for time and looking for quick answers, many of us simply turn to Google. But how do you know the information you are getting is up-to-date, ac Read More