Minority Business Contracting

Most of us tend to regard occupational safety and health programs as belonging to the realm of human resources or personnel management. And while you have experienced a corporate fire drill or received...

If it is your passion to reap the rewards of your culinary skills by starting an at-home catering or food business, you can find yourself at the center of a very rewarding form...

Positioning yourself as an attractive investment now requires a lot more planning and preparation.

"How do I register my business?" is one of the most commonly asked questions from new small business owners. What most new business owners don’t realize is that registering your business isn’t simply...

There are hundreds of government financing programs that can benefit you.

As a nation, we have come to expect nothing but the highest-quality customer service from all our service providers. With such high expectations, it’s inevitable that nearly every small business owner will have...

A food concession business can be an ideal first shot at becoming an entrepreneur, particularly given its relatively low cost of entry and great flexibility. My last post covered some of the basics...

As summer heats up, that great American tradition - the concession stand - comes into its element. From roadside lots to sporting events, national parks to beaches, festivals to fairs, we simply can’t...

"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...

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...

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...

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.

The Obama stimulus bill throws money at the Small Business Administration, but without a massive overhaul the agency is likely to fumble the ball.

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....