managing your small business Archives - SBDCNet Serving the Small Business Development Center Network and America's small business community. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:43:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://www.sbdcnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sbdc-icon.png managing your small business Archives - SBDCNet 32 32 Small Business Trends for 2023 https://www.sbdcnet.org/sbdc-national-blog/small-business-trends-2023/ Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:40:26 +0000 https://www.sbdcnet.org/?p=14997 From sustainability to supply chain and more, learn about some of the most standout small business trends for 2023.

Small Business Trends for 2023

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Tax and Accounting https://www.sbdcnet.org/small-business-information-center/tax-and-accounting-for-small-business/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 02:51:00 +0000 https://www.sbdcnet.org/?p=14845 Tax and accounting resources for small business owners to help meet fiscal obligations to federal, state, and local taxing authorities.

Tax and Accounting

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Government Contracting https://www.sbdcnet.org/small-business-information-center/government-contracting/ Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:13:00 +0000 http://www.sbdcnet.org/?p=11647 Government contracting is big business. We've compiled the best small business resources for federal, state, and local government contracting.

Government Contracting

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Trademark and Copyright https://www.sbdcnet.org/small-business-information-center/trademark-and-copyright/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 01:30:21 +0000 https://www.sbdcnet.org/?p=14928 Guide on trademark and copyright for small business. Help build your brand identity and establish protections from unauthorized use.

Trademark and Copyright

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Patents https://www.sbdcnet.org/small-business-information-center/patents/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:36:34 +0000 https://www.sbdcnet.org/?p=14894 Our guide on patents will help you learn more about this type of intellectual property, develop a strategy for your small business & more.

Patents

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SBIR and STTR https://www.sbdcnet.org/small-business-information-center/sbir-sttr/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:48:18 +0000 https://www.sbdcnet.org/?p=14881 Guide for small businesses interested in or pursuing SBIR and STTR federally-funded research and development efforts.

SBIR and STTR

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Franchise https://www.sbdcnet.org/small-business-information-center/franchise/ Fri, 20 May 2022 16:45:00 +0000 http://www.sbdcnet.org/?p=579 A franchise provides people the opportunity to own a business with the support and brand recognition of larger company. Franchises are independent businesses formed by a joint venture between a franchisor and a franchisee. A franchisor sells the right to open stores and sell products or services using its brand, trademark, and intellectual property to […]

Franchise

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Business Plan https://www.sbdcnet.org/small-business-information-center/business-plan/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:33:00 +0000 http://www.sbdcnet.org/?p=16 Resources for writing a business plan & an alphabatized list of 800+ free sample business plans. Covers retail, service, technology, manufacturing & more!

Business Plan

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Minority-Owned Small Business Resources https://www.sbdcnet.org/small-business-information-center/minority-owned-small-business-resources/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.sbdcnet.org/?p=11802 Resources and links to assist minorities with starting or growing their small business.

Minority-Owned Small Business Resources

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Women-Owned Small Business Resources https://www.sbdcnet.org/small-business-information-center/women-owned-small-business-resources/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:15:00 +0000 http://www.sbdcnet.org/?p=11769 Resources and links to assist women with starting or growing their small business.

Women-Owned Small Business Resources

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