Studies have shown the importance of low dollar loans to small business formation and growth in underserved communities. However, low-dollar loans can be costly to lenders- processing a $50,000 loan costs nearly as much as processing a $1 million loan with less profit. Last year, in an effort to e
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Priming the Lending Pump for Small Business: SLA 2.0
Posted by SBA.gov under NewsFrom http://www.sba.gov 4364 days ago
5 Tips on Starting Your Hurricane Season Business Continuity Plan
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4365 days ago
While weather experts NOAA are predicting a “near-normal” 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, last year’s Hurricane Irene is a reminder of the erratic and devastating nature of tropical storms. Now is a good time to put a disaster preparedness plan in place to protect your employees and your business.
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How to Set a Marketing Budget that Fits your Business Goals and Provides a High Return on Investment
Posted by SBA.gov under MarketingFrom http://www.sba.gov 4365 days ago
Made Hot by: Ruth Stone on June 5, 2012 5:08 am
By Caron Beesley. Whether you run a small business or a multi-million dollar corporation, marketing is essential to your profitability and growth. Yet many small businesses don’t allocate enough money to marketing or, worse, spend it haphazardly. But how much money should you allocate to marketing?
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Free Training Resources on Financial Management Available to Small Business Owners
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4368 days ago
Are you looking for financial and business management tips and advice to help get your business off the ground? If so, there is a new tool to add to your small business tool belt. Money Smart for Small Business (from the FDIC) is a brand new training for new and aspiring business owners that introd
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Where Does Social Media Fit Into Your Business Plan?
Posted by SBA.gov under Social MediaFrom http://www.sba.gov 4369 days ago
By Tim Berry. Almost every business in the world is either participating in social media, thinking about participating, or explaining to itself why not. And it’s time to relate that back to your basic business planning. Where does social media fit in your business plan?
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7 Ways to Use Facebook to Grow Your Email Marketing List
Posted by SBA.gov under Social MediaFrom http://www.sba.gov 4369 days ago
By Caron Beesley. Do you have a great e-newsletter program? Looking to build your list of email subscribers while you offer more valuable content to your Facebook fans? Newsfeeds are busy places, and it can be hard to get the attention of fans as easily as a newsletter or email update can. Here ar
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“Chief Everything Officer” No More! – 6 Options for Staffing your Growing Business
Posted by SBA.gov under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.sba.gov 4370 days ago
By Caron Beesley. What are the best staffing options for your business? Taking on full-time employees can be a risk. What if your growth strategy doesn’t go as planned and you’re left with payroll and other employee expenses to cover? Should you hire independent contractors or outsource key functio
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Why Joining a Credit Union for Military Entrepreneurs is Smart Business
Posted by SBA.gov under FinanceFrom http://www.sba.gov 4371 days ago
By Marco Carbajo. If you are in the military, a veteran, or military spouse and either own or are thinking about starting a business, consider joining a credit union for military entrepreneurs to service your company’s banking needs. Here is a breakdown of the types of business services military cr
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P2P Lending and Crowdfunding – Explore the New Frontier for Small Business Lending
Posted by SBA.gov under FinanceFrom http://www.sba.gov 4371 days ago
By Caron Beesley. Looking for capital to start or grow your business? If a loan is hard to come by or you don’t have savings to fall back on, another financing option worth considering is peer-to-peer lending or crowdfunding (also known as crowdsourcing). Both combine lower interest rates or creati
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How to Use Green Marketing Effectively in Your Business
Posted by SBA.gov under MarketingFrom http://www.sba.gov 4375 days ago
By Rieva Lesonsky. Does your small business sell a “green” product or service—one that benefits (or at least doesn’t hurt) the environment? Then you could benefit from Americans’ desire to go green when shopping. But not so fast. Before you launch a green marketing campaign, there are some key thin
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