Minority and women business owners are stronger applicants for federal grants. Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images It is a common misconception that the federal government provides free grant money for businesses. Nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and state and local governments are eligible for federal grants. Alternatively, minority first-time business…
Corridor Region of the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Corridor Region provides Free Counseling and Low-Cost Training services to new and existing businesses. Designed for all stages of business development, themed workshops range from transforming ideas into business plans, to developing growth strategies for existing businesses. The Corridor Regions…
With search engine optimization, small businesses have two advantages larger competitors often can’t match: creativity and agility. By embracing these two philosophies as part of their digital marketing DNA, small businesses can carve out a search marketing strategy that runs circles around larger competitors. Today, we’ll briefly explore why creativity and agility…
Short-term, no-interest loans intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a major catastrophe occurs and when a business has secured other resources like insurance proceeds or SBA disaster loans. Eligible applicants must have between 1 and 100 employees. Non-employer businesses (such as passive real estate holding companies) may qualify if the loan proceeds will…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has created a series of online resources available for entrepreneurs. The Small Business Resource Guide includes pages of ideas, references and suggestions covering issues related to starting a business and provides a listing of financing options available through SBA. The local office of the Small Business Administration…
Between 1976 and 1995, Robin owned and operated three stores in the wholesale/retail beauty supply and salon industry. Upon exiting the industry, she completed her college education before taking a position in 1 with the Tarrant SBDC as a Business Advisor and a professor at Texas Wesleyan University teaching retailing, marketing and sales management. In 2001, she…
