Opinion
‘Tis the season to support local businesses
America’s 28 million small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating two out of every three net…
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SBA making loans available to those who serve
Veterans are at least 45 percent more likely to take the plunge into entrepreneurship than people with no…
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Exporting a key to jobs | CALVIN GOINGS
In today’s global economy, selling goods around the world can bring large rewards.
Business
SBA setting multibillion-dollar pace helping small businesses, economy | Calvin Goings
For two years in a row the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has helped to put more than…
Opinion
SBA provides opportunities for Hispanic-owned businesses
One of the Small Business Administration’s top priorities is to provide access and opportunity to small business owners…
Opinion
SBA offers veterans ‘Boots to Business’
Each year, 250,000 service members make the transition from military service to civilian life. Veterans over-index in entrepreneurship.…
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Five tips on how to win a government contract | Commentary
Can you imagine your small business providing that key product or service to the Department of Navy, the…
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Small Business Administration looking at new ways to improve its services
Every January, Americans look ahead with the desire to start the New Year with fresh ideas and hopes…
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SBA offers Renton businesses an Advantage | Calvin Goings
The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is committed to providing access and opportunity to Americans who are…
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CALVIN GOINGS: Small Business Administration helps businesses explore their technological potential
Could yours be the perfect invention to aid U.S. combat soldiers in Afganistan? Have you created a vaccine…
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CALVIN GOINGS: SBA has an express way to get small business loan
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s popular 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program guarantees loans of up to $5 million. Many…
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COMMENTARY: Act to help businesses pool benefit resources
Today, many small businesses across America struggle to provide health benefits to their employees. On average, small businesses…
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CALVIN GOINGS: New federal jobs act helps small businesses
The Small Business Jobs Act, signed by President Obama in September, will provide critical resources to help small…
Opinion
CALVIN GOINGS: Successful business starts with a plan
Starting and managing a business takes motivation, desire and talent. It also takes research and planning. Like a…