In continuation to the post on Monday. Many states currently have regulations that require yearly proof as to how many employees a company has in order to be considered a small business. These same guidelines should be applied at the SBA, but aren’t. The question is….If individual states can accomplish this task each year, than…
Monthly Archives: May 2008
What type of business should you start?
John Janstch of Duct Tape Marketing (I highly recommend this blog) has a great post for potential entrepreneurs. It’s definately worth a read if you are considering starting your own business. It’s also a good read for exsiting business owners.
It Should Be A Numbers Game – Part I Of II
In my last post I wrote about the unfairness that has come about from the Bush Administration and the Small Business Administration on big businesses being awarded small business contracts. The SBA and entrepreneurs cannot agree on the why it is happening or the extent of this problem. Here are some more details to ponder…
Free Online Course for Franchise Hopefuls
FranNet is offering free online courses via the Small Business Administration for people looking at buying into a franchise. “The introduction to franchising course, Franchising Basics, is a free online seminar which provides three key sections that examine more than 10 essential areas relating to franchising…” Quote from FranchiseWire.
Why Do They Get The Contracts?
May 7th marked the fifth anniversary of the first congressional hearing on the diversion of billions of dollars in federal contracts that were intended for small businesses but given to Fortune 1000 companies. As of today, there has not been any law that has been passed to stop large companies from receiving money that is…
John Kerry To The Rescue
John Kerry (D-MA) has be a long standing supporter of small businesses and the Small Business Administration programs. He recognizes how vital small businesses are to our nation’s economy. While others in the US government are focusing their energies on helping keep the big banks and big businesses solvent, John Kerry is looking out for…
Relief For Drought Victims
Senator John Kerry (D), from Massachusetts, who is the chairman of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has been a driving force for change in services at the Small Business Administration. He has fought to insure that federal funding is available to Small Businesses throughout the United States for years. In 2006, President George…
PR – 10 tips for small business
David Meerman Scott, author of several great books like The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use News Releases, Blogs, Podcasting, Viral Marketing and Online Media to Reach Buyers Directly, has an awesome post about small business PR. Top ten PR tips for small businesses 1. The old ways to get noticed were…
2 Powerful Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses in a Recession
1 – Social Marketing There are several popular sites today which are providing great results for small business owners. Social marketing sites are free or very low cost. Becoming a popular user on any of the sites which generate a lot of traffic can send plenty of leads your way. A few of the more…