Tag Archives: Small Business Administration

10 Steps to Hiring Your First Employee, Part 1

The Small Business Administration (SBA) exists to help entrepreneurs navigate the sometimes challenging world of owning your own business. This is Part 1 of an article that was posted on their website. The good news is that business is booming. … Continue reading

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Small Business Lending is Improving: Tips for Finding and Securing the Right Loan

If you are looking for capital to finance your startup or business growth, many signs suggest that lending markets are showing renewed vigor. Earlier this spring, for example, SBA Administrator Karen Mills blogged about the new signs of strength in business … Continue reading

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When and How to Register Your Business as a “Small Business”

Own a small business? Perhaps you’ve heard about small business certification, but do you actually need to certify your business as small? For most small businesses, the answer is no. But if you want to take advantage of business opportunities … Continue reading

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5 Things to Know About Hiring Independent Contractors

The Small Business Administration (SBA) exists to help entrepreneurs navigate the sometimes challenging world of owning your own business. This article was posted on their website. An independent contractor (also known as a consultant or freelancer) does not regularly work … Continue reading

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Learn How SBA Can Help You

Listen to three small business owners share about how SBA programs and services helped them start and grow their small businesses. Consider whether an SBA loan might be right for you or someone you know who is starting a business.

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Starting a Business? 10 Steps Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know, Part 2

Step 6 – Register Your Business Name (“Doing Business As”) Registering a “Doing Business As” name or “trade name” is only needed if you name your business something other than your personal name, the names of your partners, or the … Continue reading

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Starting a Business? 10 Steps Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know, Part 1

From planning to financing, SBA.gov has resources to help small businesses succeed. Get started with these 10 steps. Article Source: SBA.gov. Article author: Caron Beesley. Starting a business? Confused about the planning, legal and regulatory steps you should follow? Did … Continue reading

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