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Paycheck Protection Program, Round 2: Can Your Business Receive Any of This Money?

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On Friday, April 24, President Trump signed into law a new bill providing a much needed additional $310 billion into the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), created under the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) to help small businesses keep employees on the payroll, and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Out of the […]

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77 Companies that Are Offering Freebies Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

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We are in the midst of COVID-19, a global infectious disease pandemic also called Coronavirus, which has affected not just people’s health, but the social distancing mandate has affected the majority of businesses, too. I live in California where Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a mandatory, state-wide stay-at-home order except for essential jobs, errands and outdoor

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How to Get Federal Contracts: Tips for Women Business Owners

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The federal government sets aside some of its federal contracts for women business owners. Is your business ready to compete for them? For six years in a row, the federal government has achieved a goal set way back in the 1990s of awarding a minimum of 25% of all federal contracts to small businesses. That’s

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How to Turn Your Side Hustle Idea Into a Real Business

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Do you dream of quitting your job and becoming your own boss? You’re not alone. According to a survey by YouGov and Volusion, more than half (52%) of Americans have spent time at work thinking or daydreaming about a job or career they would rather pursue; 84% of full-time workers would rather pursue a career

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15 Great Websites for Women Business Owners

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Women business owners can achieve so much more when we support each other. If you’re a woman entrepreneur, check out these 15 websites for women business owners (besides AllBusiness’s Women In Business section, of course!) that can help you start or grow your business:   American Business Women’s Association http://www.abwa.orgThis organization for business and professional women

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What It Really Takes to Apply For and Secure a Small Business Loan

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Whether at the beginning of their business venture or well down the line, at some point, most entrepreneurs and small business owners will find themselves in need of financing. Some entrepreneurs are looking for help getting their dreams off the ground, and others need help growing, expanding, or keeping things moving. Whatever the reason, a

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18 Newsletters That Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur

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It’s true that some of the best things in life are free, and it’s especially true of some of the excellent educational resources available to entrepreneurs. Case in point: There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of free email newsletters that can help you learn whatever it is you need to know to help grow your business.

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7 Ways the U.S. Government Helps Small Businesses

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We Americans tend to have mixed feelings about our government. Many of us want more help from it, while others would like the government to just leave us alone. That’s pretty much the sentiment of small business owners, too. In the WASP Barcode Technologies’ 2017 State of Small Business Report, we found that half of the

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Veteran Business Owners: Help Is Out There

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Are you a military veteran who owns your own business or wants to start one? Are you planning on transitioning out of the military soon but not sure what road to take after that? Entrepreneurship could be your answer. There are more than 2.5 million U.S. military veteran business owners, the Small Business Administration reports. Fortunately,

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