About once a month, almost like clockwork, the national media run stories on the unemployment problems our veterans—especially disabled vets—face. Many are using an age-old strategy to overcome chronic unemployment: They’re starting their own businesses. There are great resources that veterans can tap into to get them started in their own businesses. Some specifically target […]
The financial press is beginning to report a little easing on bank loans to small businesses. This is especially true for established small businesses. If you’re planning to open a new small business, it looks like banks are still holding on tightly to the purse strings. However, if you have a good track record—uh oh, […]
The relationship between a business and interns can and should be mutually beneficial. Interns should get valuable insights into the business world and businesses are exposed to ambitious young men and women who are often brimming with new ideas and insights. Before we go any further, we need to point out that there are two […]
Small business may be important for this country’s economic recovery, but apparently not important enough for President Obama to nominate a new leader for the Small Business Administrator in a timely fashion. Karen Mills was sworn in as the 23rd Administrator of the Small Business Administration in April of 2009. During her tenure, the President […]
When you are thinking of expanding your business, you can go the traditional loan route. But there is another option. Applying for an SBA loan which is partially guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. We’re about to break-down four of the primary kinds of loans offered by the SBA. Additionally, we’ll give you some […]