Small business owners know that…
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There are a variety of programs to help diverse groups of business owners procure work from government and private entities. For the record, the business registration process for women, minority,…
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The ability to connect with people and businesses all over the globe is exceptional these days. This includes connecting with other small businesses and employees all over the world to exchange…
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Veterans continue to contribute significantly to our Country’s small business sector.   Statistics prove it – one in every 10 small businesses is Veteran owned.  These businesses employ more than…

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“How do I forecast a new product, with no real data to call on?” you ask. I’ve dealt with this a lot through the years. It began several decades ago when I had the job of forecasting new products…

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How is the Department of Commerce supporting small businesses? In FY 2014, the Department of Commerce (DOC) had a combined Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR…
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The Small Business Investors Alliance  (SBIA) hosted a very successful gathering of about 500 people who represent small and middle market funds, institutional investors, family offices, law firms…

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There are literally thousands of different franchise opportunities to choose from these days. For the novice franchise…
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I was thrilled to have been in Harlem last Friday where the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) hosted a Small Business & Emerging Technologies Fair.   The Tech Fair was held in…

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There is an abundance of opportunity for small businesses looking to sell imported goods in the U.S. Everything from food and beverage, cloths, crafts, and fabric can be sold online, in retail…
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As summer turns to fall, it’s easy to get caught up in seasonal activities like choosing Halloween costumes, picking apples and pumpkins, or for small business, even getting ready for the hustle…

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