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Are you a veteran transitioning from active service and want to become an entrepreneur? Or perhaps you’ve been out of the service for some time and want to start a new small business or expand an existing one?

If that’s you or someone you know, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has an Read More

5 Fundamental Principles of Good Business Planning

5 Fundamental Principles of Good Business Planning Avatar Posted by SBA.gov under Management
From http://www.sba.gov 27 days ago
Made Hot by: bigmoneyweb on May 22, 2013 11:02 pm
By Time Berry. I’ve just finished a two-month period in which I’ve read more than 50 business plans as part of my role as judge of several major national business plan competitions and as managing investor of my local angel investment group. And I like reading business plans, so it wasn’t a sacrifi Read More
Looking to start or grow your high-tech entrepreneurial venture? Need financing to help fund research and development (R&D) efforts and realize your business potential? The U.S. federal government can help! In fact, in 2012, nearly 5,000 small businesses received over $1.8 billion in federal govern Read More
SBA and VISA have just announced the winners of the annual export video contest. It is designed to encourage small business exporters to share, via a short video, their success stories and small practices as an inspiration for other small businesses to explore exporting as a viable, profitable opti Read More

Mentoring is Key to Small Business Success

Mentoring is Key to Small Business Success Avatar Posted by SBA.gov under Management
From http://www.sba.gov 32 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on May 21, 2013 7:06 am
By Bridget W Pollack. A lot has been written about why having a mentor is a good idea for entrepreneurs. One great article by Peter Cohan of Inc., gives seven reasons you need a mentor and another over on Tech Start Hub provides six. It’s clear that the experts agree: working with a mentor has a po Read More
Did you give your business a spring clean this year? Are you looking for new ways to boost sales, build your brand or get your business plan back on track?

Check out some of these suggestions. Read More

5 Tips for Hiring and Managing a Summer Intern

5 Tips for Hiring and Managing a Summer Intern Avatar Posted by SBA.gov under Management
From http://www.sba.gov 33 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on May 16, 2013 7:30 am
Is your small business looking to hire an intern this summer? You’re not alone! According to a December 2012 survey by Internships.com, 53 percent of the 300 companies surveyed plan to hire more interns in 2013 than they did in 2012. If you want new ideas and the opportunity to nurture a potential Read More
Thinking about exporting, but don’t know where to start? As part of World Trade Month, SBA will host a Google+ Hangout on May 22. The hangout will highlight ways that business can use federal government resources to increase exports. Read More

How to Market Your Business with Public Speaking

How to Market Your Business with Public Speaking Avatar Posted by SBA.gov under Marketing
From http://www.sba.gov 34 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on May 20, 2013 2:31 am
By Rieva Lesonsky. Are you looking for a way to attract new customers, meet potential prospects and partners, and become known as an expert in your industry? Public speaking can do all of the above, and more. Read More
Considering upgrading your business’ point of sale system (POS) to one that runs on a mobile device or tablet? If so, what are the advantages of a tablet-based POS system for small business owners and what factors should you consider when making the switch? Here are some benefits and points to cons Read More
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