Entries Categorized as 'SBA'

Do You Qualify for a SBA Patriot Express Pilot Loan?

Date July 23, 2007

It’s being billed as the loan for members of the military community who want to start a new business or expand a current one, however don’t discount the SBA’s newest offering because you are not active military, read on.

Patriot Express Pilot Initiative loans are being offered through the Small Business Administration conjunction with a network of lenders. These loans can be used for startup, expansion, equipment purchases, working capital, inventory and even for business-occupied real estate purchases.

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7 Great Links Entrepreneurs Should Have in Their Favorites

Date May 13, 2007

There is no shortage of sites on the internet offering information on starting a business. Here are some of my personal favorites.

1) The U.S.Small Business Administration

2) The Internal Revenue Service’s Tax Information for Businesses

3) Locate your local Small Business Development Center

4) Entrepreneur.com

5) Score- Counselors to America’s Small Businesses

6) Wharton’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Blog

7) Business 2.0

Small Business Administration & US Postal Service “Deliver Success”

Date March 17, 2007

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Postal Service bring you Delivering Success—video interviews with successful entrepreneurs who share the lessons they’ve learned about owning a small business.

The videos cover the following topics:

Entrepreneurial Spirit –learn what it takes to turn a passion into a business.

Getting Started
–how to overcome obstacles when starting a business.

Financing–discover how SBA-backed financing helped these entrepreneurs start their businesses.

Planning & Research–critical components of success explained by owners who know how.

Marketing 101
–explore a variety of marketing techniques to build your customer base.

Hiring & Developing Employees–these owners let you in on what worked for them.

Promoting & Growing Your Business–learn innovative techniques to increase your business.

Business Reality Check–be prepared to change course from small business owners who had to do just that.

You can view the videos >>>here<<<.