Small Business Encyclopedia
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Definition: A resource partner of the U.S. SBA that offer free counseling and
resources to people interested in starting or growing a small
business
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Definition: A federal government agency created to foster and protect the
interests of small business
Small Business Development Centers
Definition: University-based centers sponsored by the SBA for the delivery of
joint government, academic and private sector services for the
benefit of small business.
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Checklists
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SBA Loan Checklist
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Success Stories
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Defying Expectations When No One Believes in You
After investors turned him down, Jonathon Ende, Seamless Docs CEO and co-founder, struggled to get funding to continue growing his business.
SEO Tips
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Tech Talk: Breaking Down SEO for Small Business Owners
Is it time to hire an SEO agency to boost your business? Jessica Abo has some advice from the founder of Techwood Consulting.
Relationships
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Why This Entrepreneur Stopped Focusing on Money and Started Seeking Greater Human Connection
There's no reason you can't build real connections as you build your business.
Take It From The Pros
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3D Printing Dental Startup Wins Big at Propelify Innovation Festival
Arfona, a dental 3D printing company from Brooklyn has been selected as the winner of the 2017 Propelify Startup Competition.
Business Moving Forward
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Alan Alda Reveals His Top Communication Techniques
Plus Jayson Street talks cyber security and get an inside peak at Entrepreneur Magazine's June issue.
Franchise 500
5 Affordable Franchises You Can Start for Less Than $10,000
You don't need to be rich to start your own business.
Commencement addresses
![Rose Leadem]()
'Silicon Valley' Actor Kumail Nanjiani on Failure, Purpose and Personal Growth
The actor-comedian in a commencement speech encouraged students to explore new ideas, be open to failure and meet different people.
Older Entrepreneurs
![Jeff Harbach]()
Mid-Life Founders Aren't the Exception, They're the Rule
The average age of a successful entrepreneur is 39
Facial Recognition Technology
![Rose Leadem]()
13 Amazing -- and Surprising -- Uses of Facial Recognition Technology
Facial recognition technology is now being used to make sure students are paying attention in school.
Older Entrepreneurs
![Roger St. Pierre]()
How Older Entrepreneurs Can Turn Age to Their Advantage
Nearly a quarter of new entrepreneurs are boomers aged 55 to 64. They have experience, financial stability and extensive networks.
Starting a Business
![Andrew Medal]()
3 Businesses Helping Overworked People That Have High Potential Margins
If you want to make serious bank, however, you'll need to look at industries that are just as stable, but are at the top of the profitability spectrum.
Leadership
![Dan Blacharski]()
What Male and Female Leaders Can Learn From Each Other
Sharing different leadership styles can be beneficial to everyone.
Starting a Business
![Jen Hacker]()
Putting Your Brand First and Products Second
Jen Gotch, founder of Ban.do, sat down with Entrepreneur Network partner Jen Hacker in Hawaii to talk entrepreneurship and building her brand.
Amazon
Amazon Books Should Open Where They're Most Needed
Manhattan is not hurting for bookstores, but Queens and the Bronx are. Amazon Books should look to the outer boroughs for its next outpost.
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