Credit: Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock For most entrepreneurs, building and maintaining a local customer base is one of the first steps on the road to success. Once they have achieved this goal, some business owners feel they re ready to take on the next step: expanding internationally. Becoming a global company is an impressive feat, and not every business that sets…
The Collateral Support Program (CSP) can help small businesses secure bridge loans of up to 18 months including SBA 504 bridge financing. CSP places cash deposits with the lending institution as additional collateral support to help lenders approve the loan. Craft3 is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that has partnered with SBCI to make…
In part 1 of the “Startup vs. Small Business” I addressed what may be the most important differentiator between a startup and a small business: growth. While I hope that post was useful, especially from a theoretical standpoint, I want this one to go more directly to where the rubber meets the road. What’s the difference between how a startup funds their business…
Starting a business requires enthusiasm, commitment and a wide variety of skills. VtSBDC is here to help you in a variety of ways: 1. The Community Business Connections website Go to first. It is your one-stop-information shop for starting a business in Vermont. It provides you with step-by-step instructions - in easy to use checklist format- to help you with everything…
The District Office is responsible for the delivery of SBA s programs and services throughout Georgia. Over the years, the SBA has developed many small business loan and assistance programs, special outreach efforts and initiatives to aid and inform small businesses. The following describes briefly all the services and information available through this office: Financial…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today launched a new web page and blog dedicated to educating small business owners about the Affordable Care Act. The new tools will serve as a gateway for small business owners connecting them with information provided by SBA’s federal partners responsible for implementing the law, including the U.S. Department…
