SBA America’ Best Series – Columbia Sportswear

“SBA and ADP present America’s Best: Their Stories, Their Ways. Rescued from near bankruptcy, Gert Boyle took over operations of Columbia, started by her parents, and turned it into a $1 billion company. The business received an SBA-backed loan for $15,000 in 1970.”

Export.gov – Where will your next customer come from?

From export.gov – Small businesses looking to increase sales and profit, reduce dependence on the domestic market and stabilize seasonal fluctuations should consider exporting.

Nearly 96 percent of consumers live outside the U.S.

Two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries.

Go where the customers are. There is significant opportunity for small businesses to profit through exporting.

Navigating the new SBA.gov Website

The Small Business Administration (SBA) launched their updated website, sba.gov, 12/21/10.  This video walks you through the site