 Client Spotlight - Robben's Nest Stitchery
 Robben's Nest Stitchery specializes in helping new and existing businesses get their names out into the community through embroidered apparel. Owner, Pati Robben's says "When I first became interested in starting the business, I knew that I could sew and run the machine, but I knew very little about running a business. I accessed the SBA website as well as SCORE in Rochester for help. At SCORE in Rochester, I received valuable advice and encouragement to keep running my business. read more learn more about Robben's Nest Stitchery
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 Small Business Training Network
SBTN is a virtual campus offering online courses, publications, and other forms of technical assistance. Courses are self paced and take about 30 minutes to complete. A brief online registration is required.
Categories Include:
- Finance & Accounting
- Business Planning
- Starting a Business
- Business Management
- Government Contracting
- Surviving a Slow Economy
- Marketing & Advertising
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Upcoming Workshops
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December 9, 2009 Accounting, Record Keeping & Tax Issues 8:45-3:30PM WEDNESDAY
January 13, 2010 Preparing a Business Plan 8:45-3:30PM WEDNESDAY
February 10, 2010 Marketing on the Internet 8:45-3:30PM WEDNESDAY
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In the News . . .
Keeping you informed with some interesting information
November 11, 2009 - From SBA Administrator, Karen Mills: "Over the course of the last few months, the Obama Administration has announced several steps to ensure the continued recovery of small businesses, including our commitment to working with Congress to increase maximum loan sizes for the 7(a), 504 and microloan programs and plans to make access to capital from government lending programs easier for small banks in communities across the country. details
November 18, 2009 - Today's Small Business Financing Forum marks another step in the Obama Administration's commitment to ensuring small businesses can play a crucial role in leading job growth and recovery. As they search for the best ideas and strategies to bring to the President, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Small Business Administrator Karen Mills will build on the measures the Obama Administration has already taken to help small businesses expand through increased access to credit and new tax cuts as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. details watch the forum in its entirety
On November 23, 2009, the SBA began the transition period from two of its Recovery Act programs. The funds made available from the Recovery Act eliminated the upfront guaranty fee for loans with maturities greater than 12 months as well as provided higher SBA guaranties to lenders for most 7(a) loans. details
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