Each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures and extensive histories of the Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. Hispanic founders, business owners and innovators drive in large part a small business boom under way in the […]
Among the most frequent questions I get from entrepreneurs is what grants are available for new businesses and how do I get a business loan. Securing business capital can be frustrating and defeating for many individuals who dream of turning their unique ideas into small businesses. Grants are nearly non-existent for most startups unless local […]
President John F. Kennedy issued the first National Small Business Week proclamation in 1963, marking the first week in May as a time to observe the critical importance small business plays in our local and national economies. National Small Business Week serves as an annual tribute to America’s small businesses and innovative startups, the tireless […]
This year we observe the 37th anniversary of Women’s History Month, an annual celebration of women’s contributions to business as well as culture, history and society. Women have been a driving force behind America’s economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, creating 50 percent of all new businesses since 2020. In 2023, women opened more than […]
This year we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Small Business Administration and recognize the tremendous work the agency does to power the American dream of entrepreneurship. For 70 years, the SBA has empowered Colorado entrepreneurs with the resources and support they need to start and grow their business. The SBA is a cabinet-level […]
I’m proud to be a first-generation Asian American with parents who immigrated to this country for the opportunities all Americans enjoy today. My father, a trained physician, delivered phonebooks at night while my mother held jobs in a nursing home and cut fabric at a local store. My mother was also a medical resident at […]
History shows that 25 percent of businesses that close because of a disaster never reopen. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, tens of thousands of small businesses nationwide never recovered and simply closed their doors forever. Many of us have seen the devastation wildfires, floods and tornadoes wreak on a business community and the years of recovery […]
As we enter the third year of the Biden-Harris administration, we’re fortunate to have a president who understands the vital role women entrepreneurs play in our economy. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) supports the president’s business advocacy by nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit and making sure small businesses have a voice at the table in […]
Making predictions is never easy, especially for small business owners and managers. Unlike their larger counterparts, small firms don’t always have the resources necessary to monitor and adapt to new consumer trends or economic changes. Even entrepreneurs who’ve experienced numerous business cycles face new circumstances that confound their instincts and knowledge. It’s important at the […]
The COVID-19 pandemic confirmed the critical role small businesses play in our daily lives. It sounds cliché, but locally owned small businesses truly are the heart and soul of our cities and towns. The holiday shopping season is a crucial time for small retailers and restaurants that depend on the boost in sales between Thanksgiving […]