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9 Business Myths: Reality Check
“Myths” and “urban legends” persist in the public’s perception despite their obvious misinformation. This is true in the small business arena as well as in other facets of life. These myths have a...
View ArticleWeb Tool to Help Small Businesses Research their Markets
Created on September 18, 2012 SizeUp Allows Business Owners to Research Data and Analytics to Start or Grow a Business Small business owners and start-ups across the country can now take advantage of a...
View ArticleOctober Web Chats Offer Tips for Women on How to Start or Grow a Business
Created on October 2, 2012 Are you a woman who is ready to start or expand a small business? Now’s a good time to take that first step, with help from a U.S. Small Business Administration series of...
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Making it Easier to do Business in America
Created on November 22, 2013 That’s the core objective of BusinessUSA. Approaching two years since its launch in early 2012, BusinessUSA was created to provide businesses a better entryway into the...
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Networking in 2014
Created on January 17, 2014 One of the most effective ways to grow your business is also one of the oldest: networking. While it may not get as much buzz these days as social networking sites like...
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Seeks Comments on Crowdfunding
Created on January 22, 2014 On October 23, 2013 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted unanimously to propose rules under the JOBS Act to permit companies to offer and sell securities...
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Franchise Anyone?
Created on June 23, 2014 This post originally appeared on the SBA.Dale Van Eckhout, Senior Area Manager, Bismarck Area Office - North Dakota District OfficeMany people associate fast food businesses...
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SBA introduces New Online Course for Young Entrepreneurs in Spanish
Created on September 18, 2014 Young entrepreneurs have a new tool to help determine if they’re ready for business ownership and to help them get started. Young Entrepreneurs: An Essential Guide to...
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MBDA Business Centers Provide Technical Expertise Helping Minority Business...
Created on November 6, 2014 For more than four decades, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has led Federal Government efforts to provide focused support to minority businesses enterprises...
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Have You Written Your Business Plan Yet?
Created on December 17, 2014 Too many people try to start a business without first developing a clear roadmap for the journey ahead, making success that much harder. Don’t be one of them! This month is...
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Business Sunday Comes to South Florida
Created on December 23, 2014 By Marie R. Gill, Operator and Executive Director of the MBDA Business Center in Miami and Josh Dickson, Director of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood...
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Increasing Mentor-Protégé Opportunities for all Small Businesses
Created on March 3, 2015 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently published a proposed rule to amend its regulations to establish a government-wide Mentor-Protégé Program for all small...
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Why U.S. Companies Should ‘Think Global’ from Day One
Created on April 14, 2015 Ashley Zuelke is the Senior Advisor for Export Policy, Promotion and Strategy at the International Trade Administration.Julia McNerney is the Special Assistant to the Under...
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April is National Financial Capability Month
Created on April 16, 2015 April is National Financial Capability Month! According to the findings of a 2014 Intuit study, more than 40 percent of U.S. small businesses consider themselves financially...
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From Small Success to Great Achievement: A NerdWallet conversation with the...
Created on April 29, 2015 In honor of National Small Business Week 2015, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency is teaming up with NerdWallet to host a Google Hangout on...
View ArticleEncourage Entrepreneurship in your Community with the SBA Business Smart Toolkit
Created on September 29, 2015 What is it? The SBA Business Smart Toolkit is a ready-to-use workshop toolkit developed jointly by National Association for Government Guaranteed Lenders and SBA. The...
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Boots to Business Reboot to Expand its Offering to More Veterans
Created on November 4, 2015 During the third annual celebration of National Veterans Small Business Week Nov. 2-6, the Small Business Administration will host 30 Boots to Business: Reboot...
View ArticleMentoring: A Proven Tool For Building A More Dynamic and Diverse Workforce
Created on January 26, 2016 Throughout my career, mentors changed my trajectory. Through them I met successful people who were willing to listen to my ideas—and give their advice on how to turn them...
View ArticleNational Small Business Week Celebrates the American Entrepreneurial Spirit
Created on April 29 , 2016 What creates two out of three net new American jobs; produces close to half of our nation’s goods and services (nonfarm private GDP); and can be found, coast to coast, in...
View ArticleNEW Resource Platform - Grow Her Business
Created on July 19, 2016 The Grow Her Business: A Resource from Start-up to Scale-up platform is LIVE! Grow Her Business is a searchable repository of nearly 200 premiere, growth-oriented programs....
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