This video explains how the SBA’s 8(a) Program works, its eligibility requirements, technical assistance available to small disadvantaged businesses through the program and common myths about the program.
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The Small Business Administration has established the Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) Empowerment Contracting Program wherein they aim to provide federal contracting assistance to eligible small business corporations which are located in underutilized business zones so as to improve their employment opportunities, investments, and their area’s economic development. The Small Business Administration will identify which businesses are eligible to receive HUBZone contracts and will then maintain a list of qualified HUBZone small businesses which federal agencies can then use to locate them.
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Woman Business Owners from around the country join U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet for this special Veteran’s Day Google Hangout-On-Air.
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The Department of Labor was primarily created to nurture, promote and develop the welfare of job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States of America, as well as to improve the country’s working conditions, advance employment opportunities and ensure work-related rights and benefits.
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Crafting is fun at any age, it is something the family will love. The only things really needed are some simple supplies and know-how. You should now be able to get started on any project. Then, the only question is what to make next.
If you are involved in a project that is messy, put down newspapers to stave off damage. Once the project is complete, throw away the paper.
Since many crafting projects create messes, use newspaper to cover your surface before you begin. Once the project is complete, throw away the paper.
You can use a variety of materials for crafts. You probably throw away a lot of paper, but it can be recycled into many different types of projects. Paper towel rolls or toilet paper rolls are useful. You might also use magazines and newspapers. Don’t throw away things you can turn into something new.
Do not be too hard on children when they are working on arts and crafts projects. The main purpose of doing these projects is to encourage creativity. You can’t let them have a chance to do this when you’re always making them aware of mistakes they have made.
Always be mindful of the fact that any arts and crafts projects involving children is going to get messy. If that stresses you, prepare the area with newspaper in order to keep glue and glitter off your floor and furniture. Washable materials, such as markers and adhesives, may also help you.
Let children be creative when it comes to their projects. Remember that the purpose is to let the creative juices flow, and there is no right or wrong. Telling them what they’re doing wrong is not going to be helpful.
If you cannot spend much on supplies, shop at different thrift stores. Goodwill and similar shops have great things for creative artists. Merchandise is eclectic and sells quite quickly, so be sure you visit these stores on occasion to keep up.
Do you like to make jewelry or want to give it a shot? You can find all sorts of beads, chains and accessories to make beautiful pieces. Many people wear costume jewelry today. Making your own can not only save you money, but can also help you match the clothing you own.
You should now be full of ideas about your next project. You will be able to make whatever you want. Get your family involved as well. You’ll spend quality time together.
If you want to make custom jewelry, then you can probably find what you need on Beadaholique. They have everything from chains to beads to findings. A lot of the fashion that is out there today involves designing with costume jewelry. You can coordinate your wardrobe and save money by crafting your own.
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Hear how SCORE helped this couple realize their entrepreneurial dream.
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A Community Development Credit Union, more commonly known as a CDCU, is a credit financial institution which owned and controlled by its members in an effort to sustain the ability of being able to provide a wide array of financial services. Basically a Community Development Credit Union is a type of Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that is specially designed to low and moderate income people and communities with or without small businesses.
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Program wherein it aims to support minority-owned businesses by providing them with electronic and one-on-one business development services for nominal fees.
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This video explains the basics of the HUBZone certification program for small business federal contractors.
HUBZone certification allows certain small businesses to compete for set-aside contracts aimed at spurring investment in low median income or high unemployment areas.
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