Starting a Business: A Checklist to Get You Started
When starting a business, there are four fundamental areas that need to be addressed: business concept, organization, customer relations, and operations. Adequate planning, attention to details, and realistic expectations are critical to your success, especially if...
Small Business Exporting: Getting to Know Your Customer
From Guest Author Patty Brewer, Export Finance Manager with the SBA’s Office of International Trade. You are reaching for the moon. You are exporting your awesome product and getting attention from customers around the world. Who are these global customers? Answering...
Mapping Your Retail Space
Congratulations, you’ve made the decision to open a real, brick and mortar retail store! The main advantage of an independently-owned store over online shopping is the opportunity to really connect with customers and give them a chance to touch and try actual...
