SBA’s July Web Chat Offers Tips and Advice on
Growing a Home-Based Business
Thursday, July 28, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT
Advisory Date: July 19, 2011
Contact: Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059
Advisory Number: MA11-15
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – What do Apple Computer, Hershey's, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and the Ford Motor Company have in common? These well-known corporations all started out as home-based businesses. In fact, more than half of all U.S. businesses are based out of an owner's home. Starting a home-based business has many rewards as well as challenges. Join chat host Boyd Wright to learn what it takes to grow a successful home-based business.
WHO: Home-based business champion and small business owner Boyd Wright will host the July Web chat on “Growing a Home-Based Business: What You Need to Know.” Chat participants can get valuable insight from Wright and learn more about working out of your house, starting a home-based business and managing the business within the law. Wright will answer questions on how to grow a home-based business, the benefits and the challenges.
WHAT: SBA’s web chat series provides small business owners with an opportunity to discuss relevant business issues online with experts, industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs. Chat participants have direct, real-time access to the web chats via questions they submit online in advance, and during the live session. Chat participants can receive helpful tips and advice on how to grow their businesses.
WHEN: July 28, 2011, 1 p.m. ET
Wright will answer questions for one hour.
HOW: Web chat participants can post questions online in advance and on July 28, join the live web chat by going online to www.sba.gov, and click on the web chat event under What’s New.
To review archives of past web chats, visit online at http://www.sba.gov/tools/monthlywebchat/index.html
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions Host Webinar on Disaster Recovery Best Practices
SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions Host Webinar on Disaster Recovery Best Practices
Date: July 12, 2011
Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987
Advisory Number: MA11-14
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – Find out what business owners learned after nearly losing their companies to small scale disasters like a sprinkler system malfunction or catastrophic events like widespread flooding during a free webinar on July 19 hosted by Agility Recovery Solutions and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Agility Recovery CEO Bob Boyd will share real stories of entrepreneurs whose business continuity strategies emerged while recovering from major disasters. He’ll also outline some practical applications of disaster preparedness tips, focusing on the concept of not only putting a plan together, but testing it periodically.
Recent events serve as a reminder that disasters have a far-reaching effect in terms of undermining small business success and the revival of local economies. Being prepared for any worst-case scenario will lessen the financial losses and business failures that typically accompany a natural or man-made emergency.
SBA has partnered with Agility to offer business continuity strategies for entrepreneurs via their “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access previous webinars and for more preparedness tips.
Since 1953, the SBA has provided more than $48 billion in disaster recovery funds to 1.9 million homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes in the form of low-interest loans. To learn more about the disaster assistance program, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.
WHO: SBA, Agility Recovery Solutions
WHAT: “Disaster Recovery Best Practices & Lessons Learned” will be presented by Bob Boyd, CEO, Agility Recovery Solutions. A question and answer session will follow.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT
HOW: Space is limited. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/799917864
Date: July 12, 2011
Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987
Advisory Number: MA11-14
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – Find out what business owners learned after nearly losing their companies to small scale disasters like a sprinkler system malfunction or catastrophic events like widespread flooding during a free webinar on July 19 hosted by Agility Recovery Solutions and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Agility Recovery CEO Bob Boyd will share real stories of entrepreneurs whose business continuity strategies emerged while recovering from major disasters. He’ll also outline some practical applications of disaster preparedness tips, focusing on the concept of not only putting a plan together, but testing it periodically.
Recent events serve as a reminder that disasters have a far-reaching effect in terms of undermining small business success and the revival of local economies. Being prepared for any worst-case scenario will lessen the financial losses and business failures that typically accompany a natural or man-made emergency.
SBA has partnered with Agility to offer business continuity strategies for entrepreneurs via their “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access previous webinars and for more preparedness tips.
Since 1953, the SBA has provided more than $48 billion in disaster recovery funds to 1.9 million homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes in the form of low-interest loans. To learn more about the disaster assistance program, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.
WHO: SBA, Agility Recovery Solutions
WHAT: “Disaster Recovery Best Practices & Lessons Learned” will be presented by Bob Boyd, CEO, Agility Recovery Solutions. A question and answer session will follow.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT
HOW: Space is limited. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/799917864
Thursday, July 7, 2011
SBA and the American Red Cross Join to Help Individuals and Businesses Prepare for Disasters
SBA and the American Red Cross Join to Help
Individuals and Businesses Prepare for Disasters
Release Date: July 6, 2011
Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987
Release Number: 11-44
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the American Red Cross have joined forces to intensify outreach efforts to educate the public about the importance of having a disaster recovery plan in place.
“Given the recent devastation caused by tornadoes and flooding in communities from New England and the Midwest to the Southern states, and the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season, we recognize the importance of helping people learn how to protect themselves,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “This collaboration with the Red Cross will allow us to draw on each other’s resources to make emergency preparedness a way of life for individuals and businesses.”
“Studies show that between 15 percent to 40 percent of businesses fail following a natural or man-made disaster,” said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. “By partnering with the SBA to get more families and businesses prepared for emergencies, we hope to save both lives and livelihoods.”
The core of the SBA-Red Cross agreement is a plan to work with SBA District Offices and its resource partners such as SCORE, the Small Business Development Centers and the Women’s Business Development Centers to promote and, along with local Red Cross chapters, sponsor preparedness training workshops. The two agencies will also work to increase awareness in the business community about the Red Cross Ready Rating™ program. Ready Rating (www.readyrating.org) ™ is a free, self-paced, web-based membership program that helps a business measure its ability to deal with emergencies, and gives customized feedback on how to improve those efforts.
Materials on the Ready Rating program and other disaster preparedness tips will be disseminated to the public virtually, and via printed materials.
Recent disasters have served as a reminder for individuals and businesses to make a plan. Disaster preparedness for homes and businesses should include a review of your property insurance to make sure you understand what is and isn’t covered. Make backup copies of important documents, and store them at an offsite location. Put together an emergency kit, which contains first-aid supplies, cash, bottled water, non-perishable food, a flashlight and plastic garbage bags.
For more preparedness tips for homes and businesses, visit www.sba.gov/disasterassistance.
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Individuals and Businesses Prepare for Disasters
Release Date: July 6, 2011
Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987
Release Number: 11-44
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the American Red Cross have joined forces to intensify outreach efforts to educate the public about the importance of having a disaster recovery plan in place.
“Given the recent devastation caused by tornadoes and flooding in communities from New England and the Midwest to the Southern states, and the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season, we recognize the importance of helping people learn how to protect themselves,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “This collaboration with the Red Cross will allow us to draw on each other’s resources to make emergency preparedness a way of life for individuals and businesses.”
“Studies show that between 15 percent to 40 percent of businesses fail following a natural or man-made disaster,” said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. “By partnering with the SBA to get more families and businesses prepared for emergencies, we hope to save both lives and livelihoods.”
The core of the SBA-Red Cross agreement is a plan to work with SBA District Offices and its resource partners such as SCORE, the Small Business Development Centers and the Women’s Business Development Centers to promote and, along with local Red Cross chapters, sponsor preparedness training workshops. The two agencies will also work to increase awareness in the business community about the Red Cross Ready Rating™ program. Ready Rating (www.readyrating.org) ™ is a free, self-paced, web-based membership program that helps a business measure its ability to deal with emergencies, and gives customized feedback on how to improve those efforts.
Materials on the Ready Rating program and other disaster preparedness tips will be disseminated to the public virtually, and via printed materials.
Recent disasters have served as a reminder for individuals and businesses to make a plan. Disaster preparedness for homes and businesses should include a review of your property insurance to make sure you understand what is and isn’t covered. Make backup copies of important documents, and store them at an offsite location. Put together an emergency kit, which contains first-aid supplies, cash, bottled water, non-perishable food, a flashlight and plastic garbage bags.
For more preparedness tips for homes and businesses, visit www.sba.gov/disasterassistance.
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SBA and the American Red Cross Join to Help Individuals and Businesses Prepare for Disasters
SBA and the American Red Cross Join to Help
Individuals and Businesses Prepare for Disasters
Release Date: July 6, 2011
Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987
Release Number: 11-44
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the American Red Cross have joined forces to intensify outreach efforts to educate the public about the importance of having a disaster recovery plan in place.
“Given the recent devastation caused by tornadoes and flooding in communities from New England and the Midwest to the Southern states, and the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season, we recognize the importance of helping people learn how to protect themselves,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “This collaboration with the Red Cross will allow us to draw on each other’s resources to make emergency preparedness a way of life for individuals and businesses.”
“Studies show that between 15 percent to 40 percent of businesses fail following a natural or man-made disaster,” said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. “By partnering with the SBA to get more families and businesses prepared for emergencies, we hope to save both lives and livelihoods.”
The core of the SBA-Red Cross agreement is a plan to work with SBA District Offices and its resource partners such as SCORE, the Small Business Development Centers and the Women’s Business Development Centers to promote and, along with local Red Cross chapters, sponsor preparedness training workshops. The two agencies will also work to increase awareness in the business community about the Red Cross Ready Rating™ program. Ready Rating (www.readyrating.org) ™ is a free, self-paced, web-based membership program that helps a business measure its ability to deal with emergencies, and gives customized feedback on how to improve those efforts.
Materials on the Ready Rating program and other disaster preparedness tips will be disseminated to the public virtually, and via printed materials.
Recent disasters have served as a reminder for individuals and businesses to make a plan. Disaster preparedness for homes and businesses should include a review of your property insurance to make sure you understand what is and isn’t covered. Make backup copies of important documents, and store them at an offsite location. Put together an emergency kit, which contains first-aid supplies, cash, bottled water, non-perishable food, a flashlight and plastic garbage bags.
For more preparedness tips for homes and businesses, visit www.sba.gov/disasterassistance.
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Individuals and Businesses Prepare for Disasters
Release Date: July 6, 2011
Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987
Release Number: 11-44
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the American Red Cross have joined forces to intensify outreach efforts to educate the public about the importance of having a disaster recovery plan in place.
“Given the recent devastation caused by tornadoes and flooding in communities from New England and the Midwest to the Southern states, and the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season, we recognize the importance of helping people learn how to protect themselves,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “This collaboration with the Red Cross will allow us to draw on each other’s resources to make emergency preparedness a way of life for individuals and businesses.”
“Studies show that between 15 percent to 40 percent of businesses fail following a natural or man-made disaster,” said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. “By partnering with the SBA to get more families and businesses prepared for emergencies, we hope to save both lives and livelihoods.”
The core of the SBA-Red Cross agreement is a plan to work with SBA District Offices and its resource partners such as SCORE, the Small Business Development Centers and the Women’s Business Development Centers to promote and, along with local Red Cross chapters, sponsor preparedness training workshops. The two agencies will also work to increase awareness in the business community about the Red Cross Ready Rating™ program. Ready Rating (www.readyrating.org) ™ is a free, self-paced, web-based membership program that helps a business measure its ability to deal with emergencies, and gives customized feedback on how to improve those efforts.
Materials on the Ready Rating program and other disaster preparedness tips will be disseminated to the public virtually, and via printed materials.
Recent disasters have served as a reminder for individuals and businesses to make a plan. Disaster preparedness for homes and businesses should include a review of your property insurance to make sure you understand what is and isn’t covered. Make backup copies of important documents, and store them at an offsite location. Put together an emergency kit, which contains first-aid supplies, cash, bottled water, non-perishable food, a flashlight and plastic garbage bags.
For more preparedness tips for homes and businesses, visit www.sba.gov/disasterassistance.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
SBA Patriot Express Loans Top $633 Million
SBA Patriot Express Loans Top $633 Million
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Release Date: June 29, 2011
Contact: Dennis E. Byrne (202) 205-6567
Release Number: 11-43
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
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WASHINGTON – In just four years the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Patriot Express Pilot Loan Guarantee Initiative has provided more than $633 million in SBA-guaranteed loans to 7,650 veterans to start or expand their small businesses.
Patriot Express, a pilot loan product, with streamlined paperwork, and based on the agency’s SBA Express program, offers an enhanced guaranty and interest rate on loans to small businesses owned by veterans, reservists and their spouses.
“As Independence Day arrives it is only natural for us to reflect on America’s veterans – men and women who have the leadership skills and experience to become successful entrepreneurs and small business owners,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “The impact of this program the last four years has meant thousands of veterans and their families have had the resources to pursue their dreams as entrepreneurs, and at the same time create jobs and drive economic growth at a critical time for our country.”
Patriot Express was launched June 28, 2007, to expand upon the more than $1 billion in loans SBA guarantees annually for veteran-owned businesses across all its loan programs. SBA also offers counseling assistance and procurement support each year to more than 200,000 veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists and members of the National Guard and their spouses.
Patriot Express loans are offered by SBA’s network of participating lenders nationwide and feature one of SBA’s fastest turnaround times for loan approvals. Patriot Express loans are available for up to $500,000.
The Patriot Express loan can be used for most business purposes, including start-up, expansion, equipment purchases, working capital, inventory or business-occupied real-estate purchases. Local SBA district offices can provide lists of Patriot Express lenders in their areas. Details on the initiative can be found at www.sba.gov/patriotexpress.
To learn more about additional opportunities for veterans available through the SBA, please visit the website at www.sba.gov/vets.
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Release Date: June 29, 2011
Contact: Dennis E. Byrne (202) 205-6567
Release Number: 11-43
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
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WASHINGTON – In just four years the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Patriot Express Pilot Loan Guarantee Initiative has provided more than $633 million in SBA-guaranteed loans to 7,650 veterans to start or expand their small businesses.
Patriot Express, a pilot loan product, with streamlined paperwork, and based on the agency’s SBA Express program, offers an enhanced guaranty and interest rate on loans to small businesses owned by veterans, reservists and their spouses.
“As Independence Day arrives it is only natural for us to reflect on America’s veterans – men and women who have the leadership skills and experience to become successful entrepreneurs and small business owners,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “The impact of this program the last four years has meant thousands of veterans and their families have had the resources to pursue their dreams as entrepreneurs, and at the same time create jobs and drive economic growth at a critical time for our country.”
Patriot Express was launched June 28, 2007, to expand upon the more than $1 billion in loans SBA guarantees annually for veteran-owned businesses across all its loan programs. SBA also offers counseling assistance and procurement support each year to more than 200,000 veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists and members of the National Guard and their spouses.
Patriot Express loans are offered by SBA’s network of participating lenders nationwide and feature one of SBA’s fastest turnaround times for loan approvals. Patriot Express loans are available for up to $500,000.
The Patriot Express loan can be used for most business purposes, including start-up, expansion, equipment purchases, working capital, inventory or business-occupied real-estate purchases. Local SBA district offices can provide lists of Patriot Express lenders in their areas. Details on the initiative can be found at www.sba.gov/patriotexpress.
To learn more about additional opportunities for veterans available through the SBA, please visit the website at www.sba.gov/vets.
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