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Don’t Miss These SBA Virtual Workshops for National Small Business Week 2023

The U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week two-day virtual summit is happening Tuesday and Wednesday. This year’s event will include educational presentations by experts, an exhibit hall, networking, and a mentoring lounge where...

byStartupNation

May 1, 2023

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 blueprints are to an architect. A written business plan will guide your actions and keep you focused...

byMeredith Wood

October 5, 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 the data, and you risk boarding a sinking ship. Spend a year learning every detail of the...

byPeter Daisyme

September 30, 2021

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, and President Biden just announced a series of program enhancements to ensure that underserved small companies hardest...

byStartupNation

February 24, 2021

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 that helps ensure that women-owned businesses are competing on a more level playing field with other companies...

byStartupNation

July 20, 2020

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 conclusion of the first component of the program, which provided U.S. small businesses, nonprofits and agricultural businesses...

byStartupNation

July 13, 2020

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; at this point there is no timeline that allows for serious planning. But what is clear is...

byGerri Detweiler

June 3, 2020

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 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. In other words, at least...

byNav

April 16, 2020

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 billions of dollars available in loans to help companies make payroll and stay afloat. At the same...

bySusan Johnston Taylor

April 7, 2020

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 to start when it comes to what you might be eligible for? You’re far from alone. Information...

byGerri Detweiler

April 7, 2020

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 make ends meet. If you're in need of assistance during this time, consider the following resources for...

byStartupNation

March 19, 2020

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 response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), what’s included within the $2 trillion aid package, when we can expect...

byNav

March 16, 2020

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 more information, read the SBA's Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease...

byStartupNation

March 13, 2020

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 women entrepreneurs running niche startups. Grants are a fantastic resource for any entrepreneur starting or growing a...

byDeborah Sweeney

March 8, 2020

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 valid source of concern. Cash flow and lack of funding are primary reasons small businesses fail. And...

byJanet Ashforth

January 27, 2020

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 get a banker’s attention if you have questions. You are expected to fill out a long, complex...

byRapid Finance

October 8, 2019

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 Start or Grow Your Business," pg. 26 to 28 (McGraw-Hill, July 12, 2019). If the vast majority...

byKedma Ough

July 9, 2019

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 money--and sometimes a lot of it. Franchise startup costs can run from thousands to more than a...

byNav

February 10, 2019

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 be certain expenses you’re prepared to anticipate, like filing taxes and incorporating or forming an LLC, but...

byMyCorporation

January 30, 2019

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 angel investment amounts in the millions, is it even likely that an unknown, fledgling business like yours...

byLinsey Knerl

January 23, 2019