If you own a business then you have a lot to gain by adopting lean business planning to help you manage better. Don’t bother to do a full formal business plan unless you have to have one for a…

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Cosigned by former SBA Administrators Karen G. Mills , Steve Preston, Hector Barreto, and Aida Alvarez By 2030…
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In Milan, America Lights an Entrepreneurial Spark President Obama calls entrepreneurship the most powerful force the world has ever known for lifting people out of poverty…
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If you are looking to get a boost to your small business, the SBA has the resources you need to help you start, grow and expand. Did you know that SBA-supported business counseling and…
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If you’re seriously contemplating the purchase of a franchise, there may come a time in the process when you’ll need to consider stepping back for a bit.

I’ve found that sometimes (…

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a series of online events that highlight women in business. If you are a woman entrepreneur, we invite…

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Editor’s Note: This blog is from Associate Administrator, Office of Investment and Innovation Javier Saade and Assistant Administrator, Office of Native American Affairs…

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MLB’s Spring Training Cactus League is in full swing in this great city.  The energy was palpable because of that, but electric innovation runs through the blood of Phoenix.   This week, I spent a…

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Need help getting your business off the ground? Baffled by the steps involved? Looking to break into new markets or take advantage of the latest in social, web and mobile marketing? Look no…
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On CNBC’s Shark Tank, one of the most important lessons that unprepared entrepreneurs learn after ruthlessly being chewed up is the importance of knowing their numbers. Ari Hoffman, Chief…

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One of the three essential financial statements for your small business – a profit and loss (P&L)…

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