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by Marie Johns, SBA Deputy Administrator. One of SBA’s highest priorities is to provide access and opportunity to small business owners in traditionally underserved communities. That is why we created the Advisory Council on Underserved Communities (CUC), which advises SBA on ways we can further ex Read More

By Caron Beesley. How do you describe your business to the world? What words sum up your brand identity and what you have to offer? Are you clearly explaining your business value? Getting your marketing, positioning, and brand statements right is an essential step to building your overall business Read More

By Marco Carbajo. Opening a business bank account online can be an easy and painless process when you have all the necessary documentation in place. But, there are several factors that can prohibit one from opening a business bank account on the internet. Depending on the structure of your business Read More

By Tim Berry. I believe in the business planning process as the secret to good management. And that’s as true with social media as with any other function in business.I’m recommending these three steps to manage your social media business activities using your business plan. Read More

These days, “content marketing” is a hot online marketing strategy. But why does the thought of sitting down to write an article strike fear into the hearts of so many small business owners? Here are 8 ways to develop, repurpose and/or share content to market your business even if your mind is draw Read More

The U.S. federal government buys nearly $100 billion worth of goods and services from small businesses each year. However, in recent years, WOSBs received only 4% of the $400+ billion in government contracts awarded to small businesses. In an effort to address this shortfall, last year the SBA impl Read More

If you’re a sole proprietor with no employees and very little business overhead, what you pay yourself is pretty much what you earn in sales minus your costs and taxes. But what happens when your business grows, or you enter a partnership, or take on employees? Here are a few tips to help you deter Read More

For many small business owners considering how to organize their company, becoming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a great choice, thanks to the liability protection and pass-through tax status they afford. No matter where your LLC is formed, you’ll need to complete two specific documents. Read More

Holiday promotions don’t have to be limited to the October-December shopping season, or even to major holidays like the Fourth of July, Halloween and Valentine’s Day. Instead, creative and savvy entrepreneurs profit from the power of holiday promotions all year long. How can you do the same? Read More

There’s no doubt about it, women are a rising force in American entrepreneurship. Despite this, women business owners continue to face their own particular challenges.The good news for women business owners is that there are a range of free and low-cost resources available to help them overcome man Read More