Minimum wage hikes affect franchises more
A new Employment policies Institute survey shows hikes in local minimum wages affect franchise businesses more than other small businesses. In some states, small…
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Georgetown’s MPI named small-business leader
Mercantile Processing Inc. (MPI) was named Small Business Leader of the Year by the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce at its annual awards luncheon…
Women-owned business regulations set to change
The SBA is seeking input and comments on certification of women-owned small businesses and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses in connection with the Women-Owned Small…
SBA economic injury disaster loans available in Delaware
Dover, Del. – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small…
Programs help vets transition from soldiers to entrepreneurs
By Christi Milligan It only took a red Ferrari and a quick chat about franchising potential for 16-year-old Daniel Ramirez to know what he…
Delaware SBA sets record for loan numbers
The U.S. Small Business Adminstration’s Delaware District Office set an all-time record for loan numbers in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30. The SBA…
Expert mentors give boost to rural businesses
By Christi Milligan Milford small business owner Paige Deiner is the first to say she received help when she opened her downtown massage, wellness…
SBA primer: Programs that can help you
By Kathy Canavan Delaware is no longer Uncle Dupie’s state. While the DuPont Co. still employs 7,000, small businesses are creating more than 5,000…
Governor’s Entrepreneurial & Small business Conference scheduled for Oct. 20
The Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) will sponsor the Governor’s Entrepreneurial & Small Business Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Chase Center. Designed…
Agencies provide opportunities for local entrepreneurs
Dover, Del. — The Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) has announced a partnership with One Million by One Million1M/1M), a global virtual accelerator. 1M/1M…