Minority Business Assistance

"I'm starting an online business. Where do I start?" It's broad question but is one that comes up repeatedly on small-business forums and discussion boards. Of course, an online business is merely a...

This March, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) quietly celebrated its 40 year anniversary. I say quietly, simply because the spotlight at the time was squarely focused on the American Recovery and Reinvestment...

More and more franchisors are offering special programs for America's vets. And in this case, a vet can win a franchise.

Financial support provides the leg-up that many small businesses need to start-up and expand. But if you are a non-profit business owner, getting the financial support you need to operate is even more...

Green is in the spotlight. And if you are in the business of construction, you should make it your business. Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) homeowners now have tax...

Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) lenders have been creating new programs and making more loans during the recession while the SBA and the banking industry as a whole has seemed paralyzed. CDFI lenders...

If your small business sends out e-mail "whose primary purpose is advertising or promoting a commercial product or service, including content on a website," you will need to familiarize yourself with online advertising...

Entrepreneurs and small businesses involved in the development, production, and use of renewable energy or energy efficient products are hastily turning law into opportunity, and re-working their business plans with the American Recovery...

Whether you are a start-up or an established business, understanding your obligations with regard to complying with state and local government laws and regulations is an essential part of your small business toolkit....

If you are interested in government contracting opportunities, are looking for SBA-guaranteed funding, you'll need to understand official government small business sizing classifications.

With so many agencies, regulatory bodies, and elected officials across federal and state and local government, knowing who to contact when you have a small business question or complaint can be time consuming...

This economy's woes can fog our vision, while there seems to be a fresh commitment to helping small businesses thrive.

With few business sectors spared the impact of the recession and many employees facing layoffs, the thought of becoming an independent contractor, consultant, or freelancer is an increasingly attractive option for many professionals....

What's a good business for slow times? A fast-food franchise.

Many small businesses are investing in alternative cost-cutting strategies that will help them stay profitable despite the recession. Here’s a brief compilation of some of those alternative cost-cutting approaches that can help your...

The incoming Obama administration appears ready to elevate the Small Business Administration after years of neglect and crippling budget cuts.