Tag Archives: Small Business Administration

Small Business Saturday 2017. Support Local Businesses.

Posted on November 24, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Thanksgiving weekend is a big selling time. Consider that for firms of any size. But, most attention focuses on larger firms. Yet, tomorrow, we encourage you to participate. Small Business Saturday 2017. Support Local Businesses. As we know, small businesses … Continue reading →

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Many Small Business Owners Not Using the SBA

Posted on August 22, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Too many small businesses are not using the FREE resources of the U.S. Small Business Administration. As described on its Web site: “The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government … Continue reading →

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Franchising Can Be Much Riskier Than Some Believe

Posted on September 23, 2014 by bermanevansretail

About a year ago, we wrote about the questionable nature of the 90% success rate for franchisees (a figure promulgated by the industry). Now, two recent Wall Street Journal articles raise even more questions about the viability of a franchised … Continue reading →

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