MaTCH competition aims to ignite workforce development
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Melissa Wegman’s family-owned furniture manufacturing company has thrived for half a century, but she says she’s worried about its future growth. The Cincinnati-based company is struggling to find... .. read more..
Financing International Sales with Export Express
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
As a small business owner, you may hear the buzz of World Trade Month and be compelled to explore international markets. The fact that 96% of the world’s population and more than 70% of the world’... .. read more..
Look to Bahrain for Your Next Customer
Friday, May 24, 2019
One of the major challenges in stepping into the international trade market is finding the right marketplace. U.S. small businesses should look to our close ally, Bahrain, as a “bridge” to... .. read more..
5 Major Reasons to Monitor Your Business Credit Reports
Friday, May 24, 2019
Similar to personal credit reports and scores; business credit reports are constantly changing because of a variety of data. This ongoing change is based on a variety of factors such as the number... .. read more..
STEP: SBA’s Export Grant Program
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Are you looking to find new customers in global markets? Are you interested in attending an international trade show? Have you heard about STEP? STEP, or the... .. read more..
Looking to Increase Sales? “Go Global” World Trade Month Webinars Can Help G...
Thursday, May 16, 2019
In celebration of World Trade Month, federal trade promotion agencies will host our annual “Go Global” webinar series throughout May. U.S. businesses will learn about strategies and... .. read more..
May is World Trade Month
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Have you thought about taking your business global? Businesses that sell to international customers grow more quickly, make more sales, and employ more people. What’s not to like about that?... .. read more..
How to do a Practical Lean Business Plan in Four Easy Steps
Friday, May 10, 2019
One of the most common reasons for business owners not getting the benefit of business planning is putting off doing a plan because it seems too hard. People still think of a business plan as a... .. read more..
How to Create Marketing Content That Gets Attention
Friday, May 10, 2019
The human attention span is evolving and that has important implications for marketers. What type of marketing content gets and holds people’s attention—and how can you create it? Here’s what you... .. read more..
National Small Business Week celebrates entrepreneurial success
Monday, May 6, 2019
Jennifer and Jeffrey Herbert built their future on a 4,000-year-old idea. They believed mead, an alcoholic beverage brewed from fermented honey and enjoyed around the world since ancient... .. read more..