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7(a) Loan Authorization Ceiling Raised to $23.5
Billion
"Thank you to
the House of Representatives for the step it took on Monday to raise
SBA’s lending authorization ceiling to $23.5 billion for our 7(a) loan
guaranty program. Combined with the Senate’s action last
Thursday, the SBA’s flagship lending program is back on track."
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SBA was officially
established in 1953, but its philosophy and mission began to take shape
years earlier in a number of predecessor agencies, largely as a response
to the pressures of the Great Depression and World War II.
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Want to consider
alternative financing but not sure where to start? Learn
about crowdfunding and what it can do for you.
- Learn
what crowdfunding is and what some of the benefits
are
- Discover how entrepreneurs
can use crowdfunding
- Get tips
for crowdfunding success
As a small business
owner, do you know what your federal, state and local legal obligations
are? This course will give you an overview of the legal requirements of
small business owners.
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Webinar | Social Media 101: A Roadmap to Winning
Customers
Thursday, August 13,
2015 | 2:00 PM ET
Do you have questions
about the best way to market your new or existing small business? Join
the Small Business Administration (SBA) and AARP during a free hour-long
webinar on August 13 to learn about:
- Developing
a marketing plan
- Using
social media
- Building
a website
- Sizing
up the competition
- And
more!
Webinars | Affordable Care Act 101
SBA and Small
Business Majority will host free Affordable Care Act 101 webinars so
small business owners can learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act and
how they can enroll in health insurance marketplaces. Join us every other
Thursday at 2 PM ET.
Join us for the
Affordable Care Act 101 webinar in Spanish.
Conference Call | What You Need to Know About
Exporting to Cuba
The Bureau of
Industry (BIS) under the U.S. Department of Commerce has scheduled
monthly call-in programs to field questions from the exporting community
concerning the Cuba rule published on January 16, 2015. Rules and Regulations
The calls are
scheduled at 2 pm EDT on the following days:
- August
11
- September
8
- October
13
- November
10
- December
8
Toll Free Number:
1-888-889-0538
Leader and
Participant passcode: CUBA
Blog | Preparing to Open a Franchise
In the last blog we talked about deciding
if a business is franchise worthy. The next step is the big one. It’s one thing to do market research
on a business idea, it’s quite another to open your checkbook and put
your money where your idea is.
Blog | Summer Slowdown? Make the Most of It
While some seasonal
businesses hit primetime during the summer, many others see a major
slow-down as clients and customers go on vacation (and as new projects
are postponed until after said vacationing.) Never fear – here are a few
steps your business can take to make the most of the summer months.
Blog | West Coast Lenders: Profit From Your Customers'
Export Sales
The most competitive
companies in your portfolios are those that have proven themselves by
succeeding in international markets. But, they often need additional
working capital to expand into new markets and fill orders. Are you
supporting them in their growth and profiting from their success?
Blog | Let’s Pop the Bubble on Startups, Ideas, and
Investments
Maybe it’s because
business schools teach it that way. Maybe it’s because it’s easier to
write about. Maybe it’s because of the dream and the glamor involved.
Whatever the reason, there is widespread misunderstanding about the
reality of business ideas, startups, and investors.
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