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WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Second Round of PPP Funding Still Available (Episode 180)
The Small Business Administration’s second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding is open through March 31, 2021,…
How to Validate Your Business Idea in 30 Days (or Less)
Starting a business requires serious research, but it also requires you to seize opportunity. Jump in without consulting…
A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing a Killer Business Plan
A business plan is as important to a new business as a map is to a ship, or…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: SBA Procurement Program for Women-Owned Businesses (Episode 88)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares recent Small Business Administration (SBA) news announcing a certification program…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: SBA EIDL Lending Program (Episode 83)
Today on the WJR Business Beat, Jeff reports on the EIDL program. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the…
5 Tips for Keeping Your Business Credit Strong During Turbulent Times
No one knows how long it will take small and independent businesses to recover from the COVID crisis;…
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Funds Exhausted
You may have heard that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has run out of money to fund the…
Apply for Federal COVID-19 Support Now or Risk Missing Out, Business Strategy Expert Says
As small and medium businesses scramble to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government has made…
Free Resources for Understanding COVID-19 Financing Options
Are you overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there about COVID-19 relief loans? Not sure where…
Resources for Small Business Aid Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis
As local businesses close their doors amidst the coronavirus pandemic, entrepreneurs and business owners worldwide are scrambling to…
Do You Qualify for the $367 Billion in SBA Loans for COVID-19?
This article was updated on March 27, 2020, with the current state of the SBA Disaster Assistance in…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: The Impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on Businesses (Episode 10)
On this morning’s Business Beat segment, Jeff provides resources for businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). For…
4 Funding Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
March is Women’s History Month, and last year, I shared an article about small business grants available for…
5 Realistic Ways to Fund Your New Business Venture
Most small business owners run into cash flow issues at some point in their entrepreneurial journey. It’s a…
Get Cash Fast: The Truth About Small Business Financing
The process of getting a traditional bank loan for your small business is frustrating. It’s nearly impossible to…
Show Me the Funding! Creativity Can Help Get the Money and Resources You Need
The following is excerpted from “Target Funding: A Proven System to Get the Money and Resources You Need to…
6 Ways to Finance Your Franchise
If you’ve decided to join the millions of business owners who own a franchise, you’re going to need…
Hidden Startup Costs Entrepreneurs Should Know About
While it’s ideal to start a business with extra financial cushion, this isn’t always realistic. There will always…
6 Funding Ideas for a First-Time Startup Founder
Finding cash for your new business venture may seem like a daunting task. With some high-profile startups boasting…
8 Business Services You May Be Paying for That You Can Get for Free
Looking to make some trims to your operational budget? Just getting started and need business solutions that won’t…