Legislation to improve on and make permanent the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Advantage Pilot Program has been introduced by Senator Ben Cardin. Senate Bill Would Make SBA Community Advantage Program Permanent for Underserved Entrepreneurs As Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senator Cardin has been an advocate of the…
New bills have been introduced to help ensure equitable access to Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs for employee-owned small businesses. New Bill Would Expand Access to SBA Loan Programs for Some Small Businesses The bills were introduced by House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez, and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Chairman…
Cyber Monday is here, and Amazon has some incredible deals for small business owners. Check out our 50 favorites in our list below, with categories like gift ideas to work essentials. Electronics The end of the year is always a great time to upgrade your technology. Check out these discounts on laptops, Wifi routers, and…
Mosaics can be gorgeous works of art, usually made of glass tiles or similar materials arranged to create a larger image. Some mosaic artists make these pieces for fun or personal use. But others may build a business around it. If you’re interested in opening a shop to sell your mosaics, here’s a guide to…
According to the latest Amex Travel Trendex Survey by American Express, there is a list of 10 cities that are the top travel destinations for 2023. And for 89% of respondents, going on a trip in 2023 to escape routine is a serious consideration. American Express Reveals Top Travel Destinations for 2023 Only two locations…
When one of your early employees decides to quit your new business venture, there are a lot of emotions to process and decisions to make. Depending on the size of your company, you might be scrambling to find someone to pick up their responsibilities — or worse, end up having to add more tasks to…
Suzanne Fanning, CMO for Wisconsin Cheese, and her team have increased social media engagement by 4000%. Not only that, but they have also built a national community around a love for cheese, tripled website visits and even broken a Guinness World Record. In this hybrid event, you will learn real-world lessons on how to level…
If you want to improve your digital marketing, you first need to understand the basic tools that many businesses rely on. Google’s search, analytics, and advertising platforms are among the most popular in this realm. Learn more about these options and more from members of the online small business community below. Learn About the Google…
Many business hardships take years to recover from. Whether it’s a pandemic or natural disaster, grants often help companies overcome these struggles. But a single round of funding isn’t always sufficient. So many state and local governments end up extending their programs. Here are several grant programs that are just starting or opening new rounds…
The impact of the pandemic will be felt for a long time. This is why pandemic-related grants are still available across the country from city, state, and federal grant programs to help small businesses. Even though the amount of these grants is not the same as PPP loans, they are still substantial enough to address…