Before you sign on the dotted line for that franchise you’ve been investigating, it’s important to make sure you have asked existing franchisees some key questions.

Most of the people I…

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Note: This blog is co-authored by Javier Saade, Associate Administrator for Investment and Innovation, and G. Nagesh Rao, Chief Technologist & Entrepreneur in Residence

“We are…

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From time to time, an employee going through a rough financial patch may turn to an employer for help. As member of your small business family—which is how many owners view their staff—you want to…

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Note: This blog is co-authored by Jerome Nash, Information Technology Specialist at SBA

“Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility”

With the rapid and amazing development of…

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As we close out another successful Hispanic Heritage Month, the SBA would like to congratulate the more than 3.2 million Hispanic-owned businesses and entrepreneurs who work tirelessly to ensure…
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Note: This blog is jointly authored by SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet and Jonathan Greenblatt.  It first appeared on …

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The holidays creep up on us fast, and it seems like each year the big retailers start their holiday sales sooner and sooner. Last year, for example, retail giants Walmart and Target both began…
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The face of entrepreneurship is changing in America. Women-owned small businesses are one of the fastest growing sectors of our economy and are helping us recover from the Great Recession. …
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Hispanic women are strong, savvy, creative and resilient.  Many Hispanic women are nurturing families, building successful businesses and creating jobs in our communities.  The latest stats on…

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Running a business is a fulfilling endeavor, but it often leaves very little room for self-development and on-the-job training. In fact, finding the time to develop and hone your business…
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