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A Basic Guide to Exporting

Barry, Doug

05/01/2015 | PDF

For American companies, exporting has become more accessible. This guide addresses complexities unique to exporting, including real-life Success Stories for companies navigating international markets.

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Title : A Basic Guide to Exporting Personal Author(s) : Barry, Doug Corporate Authors(s) : U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Published Date : 05/01/2015 Pages in Document : 239 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/34 Barry, Doug (2015). A Basic Guide to Exporting. Barry, Doug "A Basic Guide to Exporting" (2015) Barry, Doug "A Basic Guide to Exporting" , 2015 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Studies AU - Barry, Doug A2 - U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service AB - For American companies, exporting has become more accessible. This guide addresses complexities unique to exporting, including real-life Success Stories for companies navigating international markets. AB - The World Is Open for Your Business – Developing an Export Strategy – Developing a Marketing Plan – Export Advice – Methods and Channels – Finding Qualified Buyers – Tech Licensing and Joint Ventures – Preparing Your Product for Export – Exporting Services – International Legal Considerations – Going Online: E-Exporting Tools for Small Businesses – Shipping Your Product – Pricing, Quotations, and Terms – Methods of Payment – Financing Export Transactions – Business Travel Abroad – Selling Overseas and After-Sales Service – Rules of Origin for FTAs – Conclusion AN - mbda:34 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Business Development KW - Export KW - International Trade KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Export KW - International Trade KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Business Development LA - eng PY - 05/01/2015 TI - A Basic Guide to Exporting UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//34 ER -
Small Business Profiles, 2012

United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy

02/01/2013 | PDF

The publication provides national-level data and limited data on the U.S. territories. The usefulness of the publication is the great detail it provides about small businesses at the state level. The following topics are covered: the number of firms, demographics of business ownership, small business income, banking, business turnover, industry com ...

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Title : Small Business Profiles, 2012 Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy Published Date : 02/01/2013 Pages in Document : 106 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/32 United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy (2013). Small Business Profiles, 2012. United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy "Small Business Profiles, 2012" (2013) United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy "Small Business Profiles, 2012" , 2013 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Tables A2 - United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy AB - The publication provides national-level data and limited data on the U.S. territories. The usefulness of the publication is the great detail it provides about small businesses at the state level. The following topics are covered: the number of firms, demographics of business ownership, small business income, banking, business turnover, industry composition, and employment gains and losses by size of business. AN - mbda:32 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Export KW - Firms KW - Industry KW - Job Creation KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Receipts KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Firms KW - Receipts KW - Export KW - Industry KW - Job Creation LA - eng PY - 02/01/2013 TI - Small Business Profiles, 2012 UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//32 ER -
Trade Finance Guide; A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters

United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs

11/01/2012 | PDF

This quick reference guide helps U.S. companies understand trade finance fundamentals to convert export opportunities into sales, covering financing methods such as open accounts and government-assisted buyer financing.

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Title : Trade Finance Guide; A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters Corporate Authors(s) : United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs Published Date : 11/01/2012 Pages in Document : 36 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/36 United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs (2012). Trade Finance Guide; A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters. United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs "Trade Finance Guide; A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters" (2012) United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs "Trade Finance Guide; A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters" , 2012 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - studies A2 - United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs AB - This quick reference guide helps U.S. companies understand trade finance fundamentals to convert export opportunities into sales, covering financing methods such as open accounts and government-assisted buyer financing. AB - Introduction – Methods of Payment in International Trade – Cash-in-Advance – Letters of Credit – Documentary Collections – Open Account – Consignment – Export Working Capital Financing – Government-Guaranteed Export Working Capital Loan Programs – Export Credit – Insurance – Export Factoring – Forfaiting – Government-Assisted Foreign Buyer Financing – Government-Backed Agricultural Export Financing – Foreign Exchange Risk Management AN - mbda:36 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Capital Access KW - Export KW - International Trade KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Export KW - International Trade KW - Capital Access KW - Minority Business Enterprises LA - eng PY - 11/01/2012 TI - Trade Finance Guide; A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//36 ER -
Access to Capital among Young Firms, Minority-owned Firms, Women-owned Firms, and High-tech Firms

Robb, Alicia

04/01/2012 | PDF

This report examines access to capital by young and small businesses. The purpose of the investigation is to gain a better understanding of access to capital by young firms and how the recent economic and financial crisis has affected their access to financial capital, especially among firms owned by women and minorities and firms that are high tec ...

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Title : Access to Capital among Young Firms, Minority-owned Firms, Women-owned Firms, and High-tech Firms Personal Author(s) : Robb, Alicia Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy Published Date : 04/01/2012 Pages in Document : 41 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/33 Robb, Alicia (2012). Access to Capital among Young Firms, Minority-owned Firms, Women-owned Firms, and High-tech Firms. Robb, Alicia "Access to Capital among Young Firms, Minority-owned Firms, Women-owned Firms, and High-tech Firms" (2012) Robb, Alicia "Access to Capital among Young Firms, Minority-owned Firms, Women-owned Firms, and High-tech Firms" , 2012 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Studies AU - Robb, Alicia A2 - United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy AB - This report examines access to capital by young and small businesses. The purpose of the investigation is to gain a better understanding of access to capital by young firms and how the recent economic and financial crisis has affected their access to financial capital, especially among firms owned by women and minorities and firms that are high tech in nature. AN - mbda:33 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Capital Access KW - Disparity KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Small Business KW - Venture Capital KW - Capital Access KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Disparity KW - Small Business KW - Venture Capital LA - eng PY - 04/01/2012 TI - Access to Capital among Young Firms, Minority-owned Firms, Women-owned Firms, and High-tech Firms UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//33 ER -
Guía de financiamiento para operaciones de comercio internacional

United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs

11/01/2012 | PDF

This quick reference guide helps U.S. companies understand trade finance fundamentals to convert export opportunities into sales, covering financing methods such as open accounts and government-assisted buyer financing.

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Title : Guía de financiamiento para operaciones de comercio internacional Corporate Authors(s) : United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs Published Date : 11/01/2012 Pages in Document : 36 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/37 United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs (2012). Guía de financiamiento para operaciones de comercio internacional. United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs "Guía de financiamiento para operaciones de comercio internacional" (2012) United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs "Guía de financiamiento para operaciones de comercio internacional" , 2012 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Studies A2 - United States. International Trade Administration Office of Public Affairs AB - This quick reference guide helps U.S. companies understand trade finance fundamentals to convert export opportunities into sales, covering financing methods such as open accounts and government-assisted buyer financing. AB - Introducción – Métodos de Pago en el Comercio Internacional – Efectivo por Adelantado – Cartas de Crédito – Cobros Documentales – Cuenta Abierta – Consignación – Financiamiento de Capital de Trabajo para Exportaciones – Programas de Préstamos para Capital de Trabajo para Exportaciones Garantizados por el Gobierno – Crédito a la Exportación – Seguros – Factoraje de Exportaciones – Forfaiting – Financiamiento para Compradores Extranjeros Asistido por el Gobierno – Financiamiento para Exportaciones Agrícolas Respaldado por el Gobierno – Gestión del Riesgo Cambiario AN - mbda:37 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Capital Access KW - Export KW - International Trade KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Export KW - International Trade KW - Capital Access KW - Minority Business Enterprises LA - spa PY - 11/01/2012 TI - Guía de financiamiento para operaciones de comercio internacional UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//37 ER -
The Impact of Credit Availability on Small Business Exporters

Peek, Joe

04/01/2013 | PDF

This research investigates how tightened credit during the 2008-2009 crisis impacted small business exporters, examining the role of trade finance on their ability to continue exports.

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Title : The Impact of Credit Availability on Small Business Exporters Personal Author(s) : Peek, Joe Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy Published Date : 04/01/2013 Pages in Document : 52 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/35 Peek, Joe (2013). The Impact of Credit Availability on Small Business Exporters. Peek, Joe "The Impact of Credit Availability on Small Business Exporters" (2013) Peek, Joe "The Impact of Credit Availability on Small Business Exporters" , 2013 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Abstract or Summary AU - Peek, Joe A2 - United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy AB - This research investigates how tightened credit during the 2008-2009 crisis impacted small business exporters, examining the role of trade finance on their ability to continue exports. AB - Introduction – Literature Review – Hypotheses – Data – Modeling Approach – Empirical Results: Industry-Level Data – Empirical Results: State-Level Data – Concluding Comments AN - mbda:35 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Capital Access KW - Disparity KW - Export KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Capital Access KW - Export KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Disparity LA - eng PY - 04/01/2013 TI - The Impact of Credit Availability on Small Business Exporters UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//35 ER -
Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms

Robb, Alicia

02/01/2018 | PDF

A study examining racial and ethnic differences in financing patterns and credit market experiences among U.S. employer firms, using data from the 2014 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs.

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Title : Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms Personal Author(s) : Robb, Alicia Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy Published Date : 02/01/2018 Pages in Document : 57 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/40 Robb, Alicia (2018). Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms. Robb, Alicia "Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms" (2018) Robb, Alicia "Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms" , 2018 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Studies, Tables AU - Robb, Alicia A2 - United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy AB - A study examining racial and ethnic differences in financing patterns and credit market experiences among U.S. employer firms, using data from the 2014 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs. AB - Executive Summary – Background – Research Methodology – Conclusions AN - mbda:40 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Capital Access KW - Disparity KW - Financing KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Small Business KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Capital Access KW - Disparity KW - Small Business KW - Financing LA - eng PY - 02/01/2018 TI - Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//40 ER -
Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms (Research Summary)

Robb, Alicia

02/01/2018 | PDF

A study examining racial and ethnic differences in financing patterns and credit market experiences among U.S. employer firms, using data from the 2014 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs.

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Title : Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms (Research Summary) Personal Author(s) : Robb, Alicia Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy Published Date : 02/01/2018 Pages in Document : 6 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/39 Robb, Alicia (2018). Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms (Research Summary). Robb, Alicia "Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms (Research Summary)" (2018) Robb, Alicia "Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms (Research Summary)" , 2018 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Abstract or Summary AU - Robb, Alicia A2 - United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy AB - A study examining racial and ethnic differences in financing patterns and credit market experiences among U.S. employer firms, using data from the 2014 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs. AN - mbda:39 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Capital Access KW - Disparity KW - Financing KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Small Business KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Capital Access KW - Disparity KW - Small Business KW - Financing LA - eng PY - 02/01/2018 TI - Financing Patterns and Credit Market Experiences: A Comparison by Race and Ethnicity for U.S. Employer Firms (Research Summary) UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//39 ER -
Intellectual Property and the U.S. Economy: Industries in Focus

03/01/2012 | PDF

This report by the Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of the U.S. Department of Commerce attempts to identify the first-order players that are growing IP in the U.S. economy and protecting their innovations through patents, trademarks, or copyrights. These IP-intensive industries support t ...

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Title : Intellectual Property and the U.S. Economy: Industries in Focus Published Date : 03/01/2012 Pages in Document : 76 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/60 "Intellectual Property and the" (2012). "Intellectual Property and the U.S. Economy: Industries in Focus" (2012) "Intellectual Property and the U.S. Economy: Industries in Focus" , 2012 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Studies AB - This report by the Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of the U.S. Department of Commerce attempts to identify the first-order players that are growing IP in the U.S. economy and protecting their innovations through patents, trademarks, or copyrights. These IP-intensive industries support tens of millions of jobs and contribute several trillion dollars to our gross domestic product (GDP). This report not only estimates the contributions of these industries to our economy, but also gauges the ripple, or domino, effects they have on employment throughout the economy. AB - Foreward – Acknowledgements – Executive Summary – Introduction – Identifying IP-intensive Industries – IP Intensive Industries In The Economy AN - mbda:60 CY - Washington, D.C. LA - eng PY - 03/01/2012 TI - Intellectual Property and the U.S. Economy: Industries in Focus UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//60 ER -
Building an Inclusive Workforce

United States, Department of Labor

01/01/2012 | PDF

A Four-Step Reference Guide to Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Employees with Disabilities

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Title : Building an Inclusive Workforce Corporate Authors(s) : United States, Department of Labor Published Date : 01/01/2012 Pages in Document : 14 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/61 United States, Department of Labor (2012). Building an Inclusive Workforce. United States, Department of Labor "Building an Inclusive Workforce" (2012) United States, Department of Labor "Building an Inclusive Workforce" , 2012 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Guidance A2 - United States, Department of Labor AB - A Four-Step Reference Guide to Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Employees with Disabilities AN - mbda:61 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Federal Government KW - Job Creation KW - Productivity KW - Federal Government KW - Job Creation KW - Productivity LA - eng PY - 01/01/2012 TI - Building an Inclusive Workforce UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//61 ER -
Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories, 2013

Headd, Brian ;

Williams, Victoria

06/01/2014 | PDF

The SBA Office of Advocacy has released Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories, an annual analysis of each state's small business activities. In a new and improved format, the profiles feature information on small business employment, industry composition, small business borrowing, exporting, and survival rates, as well as business ...

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Title : Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories, 2013 Personal Author(s) : Headd, Brian;Williams, Victoria;Gulbrandsen, Erik;Kleinsteuber, Robert;Fouladi, Shawn;Krafft, Rebecca;Nelson, Brooke; Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy Published Date : 06/01/2014 Pages in Document : 167 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/31 Headd, Brian et al. (2014). Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories, 2013. Headd, Brian et al. "Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories, 2013" (2014) Headd, Brian et al. "Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories, 2013" , 2014 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Studies, Tables AU - Headd, Brian AU - Williams, Victoria AU - Gulbrandsen, Erik AU - Kleinsteuber, Robert AU - Fouladi, Shawn AU - Krafft, Rebecca AU - Nelson, Brooke A2 - United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy AB - The SBA Office of Advocacy has released Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories, an annual analysis of each state's small business activities. In a new and improved format, the profiles feature information on small business employment, industry composition, small business borrowing, exporting, and survival rates, as well as business owner demographics. This annual publication provides information for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and United States. AB - United States – Alabama – Wyoming – U.S. Territories: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands AN - mbda:31 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Export KW - Firms KW - Industry KW - Job Creation KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Receipts KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Firms KW - Receipts KW - Export KW - Industry KW - Job Creation LA - eng PY - 06/01/2014 TI - Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories, 2013 UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//31 ER -
Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs

Fairlie, Robert W.

01/01/2018 | PDF

Large differences in business ownership rates and income exist between minority groups and non-minorities. Those differences have persisted over time and may be an inhibitor of economic growth. This study evaluates business ownership among native-born and immigrant Latino men and women and compares them to non-minorities. It uses statistical techni ...

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Title : Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs Personal Author(s) : Fairlie, Robert W. Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration Published Date : 01/01/2018 Pages in Document : 64 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/29 Fairlie, Robert W. (2018). Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs. Fairlie, Robert W. "Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs" (2018) Fairlie, Robert W. "Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs" , 2018 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Studies AU - Fairlie, Robert W. A2 - United States. Small Business Administration AB - Large differences in business ownership rates and income exist between minority groups and non-minorities. Those differences have persisted over time and may be an inhibitor of economic growth. This study evaluates business ownership among native-born and immigrant Latino men and women and compares them to non-minorities. It uses statistical techniques to understand how much of these disparities can be attributed to differing population characteristics, like age, wealth and educational attainment. AB - Introduction – Literature Review – Data: Business Ownership and Income – Contributions of Latino Business Owners to the U.S. Economy – Explanations for Differences in Business Ownership Rates and Income – Discussion and Conclusions AN - mbda:29 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Disparity KW - Entrepreneurship KW - Hispanic KW - Immigration KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Hispanic KW - Entrepreneurship KW - Immigration KW - Disparity LA - eng PY - 01/01/2018 TI - Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//29 ER -
Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs (Summary)

Fairlie, Robert W.

01/01/2018 | PDF

Large differences in business ownership rates and income exist between minority groups and non-minorities. Those differences have persisted over time and may be an inhibitor of economic growth. This study evaluates business ownership among native-born and immigrant Latino men and women and compares them to non-minorities. It uses statistical techni ...

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Title : Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs (Summary) Personal Author(s) : Fairlie, Robert W. Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration Published Date : 01/01/2018 Pages in Document : 3 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/30 Fairlie, Robert W. (2018). Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs (Summary). Fairlie, Robert W. "Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs (Summary)" (2018) Fairlie, Robert W. "Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs (Summary)" , 2018 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Abstract or Summary AU - Fairlie, Robert W. A2 - United States. Small Business Administration AB - Large differences in business ownership rates and income exist between minority groups and non-minorities. Those differences have persisted over time and may be an inhibitor of economic growth. This study evaluates business ownership among native-born and immigrant Latino men and women and compares them to non-minorities. It uses statistical techniques to understand how much of these disparities can be attributed to differing population characteristics, like age, wealth and educational attainment. AN - mbda:30 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Disparity KW - Entrepreneurship KW - Hispanic KW - Immigration KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Hispanic KW - Entrepreneurship KW - Immigration KW - Disparity LA - eng PY - 01/01/2018 TI - Latino Business Ownership: Contributions and Barriers for U.S.-Born and Immigrant Latino Entrepreneurs (Summary) UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//30 ER -
Small Business Lending in the United States 2012

United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy

07/01/2013 | PDF

A report analyzing the recent trends in small business lending by depository institutions post-recession, focusing on national and local lending patterns.

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Title : Small Business Lending in the United States 2012 Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy Published Date : 07/01/2013 Pages in Document : 148 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/43 United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy (2013). Small Business Lending in the United States 2012. United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy "Small Business Lending in the United States 2012" (2013) United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy "Small Business Lending in the United States 2012" , 2013 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Studies, Tables A2 - United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy AB - A report analyzing the recent trends in small business lending by depository institutions post-recession, focusing on national and local lending patterns. AB - Introduction - Part One: Developments in Small Business Lending - Part Two: Directory of Top U.S. Small Business Lenders AN - mbda:43 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Capital Access KW - Data Sources KW - Financing KW - Small Business KW - Small Business KW - Financing KW - Capital Access KW - Data Sources LA - eng PY - 07/01/2013 TI - Small Business Lending in the United States 2012 UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//43 ER -
Credit Scores and Credit Market Outcomes: Evidence from the Survey of Small Business Finances and the Kauffman Firm Survey

Cole, Rebel A.

01/01/2014 | PDF

An analysis of the role business credit scores play in credit outcomes for small businesses, including women- and minority-owned firms.

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Title : Credit Scores and Credit Market Outcomes: Evidence from the Survey of Small Business Finances and the Kauffman Firm Survey Personal Author(s) : Cole, Rebel A. Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy Published Date : 01/01/2014 Pages in Document : 78 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/42 Cole, Rebel A. (2014). Credit Scores and Credit Market Outcomes: Evidence from the Survey of Small Business Finances and the Kauffman Firm Survey. Cole, Rebel A. "Credit Scores and Credit Market Outcomes: Evidence from the Survey of Small Business Finances and the Kauffman Firm Survey" (2014) Cole, Rebel A. "Credit Scores and Credit Market Outcomes: Evidence from the Survey of Small Business Finances and the Kauffman Firm Survey" , 2014 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Abstract or Summary AU - Cole, Rebel A. A2 - United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy AB - An analysis of the role business credit scores play in credit outcomes for small businesses, including women- and minority-owned firms. AB - Introduction - Literature Review - Data - Methodology - Results - Summary, Conclusions, and Policy Implications AN - mbda:42 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Capital Access KW - Disparity KW - Financing KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Small Business KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Disparity KW - Capital Access KW - Financing KW - Small Business LA - eng PY - 01/01/2014 TI - Credit Scores and Credit Market Outcomes: Evidence from the Survey of Small Business Finances and the Kauffman Firm Survey UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//42 ER -
Peer-to-Peer Lending: A Financing Alternative for Small Businesses

Segal, Miriam

01/01/2015 | PDF

This brief explores peer-to-peer lending as a funding alternative for small businesses, comparing it with traditional financing methods and discussing future implications.

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Title : Peer-to-Peer Lending: A Financing Alternative for Small Businesses Personal Author(s) : Segal, Miriam Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy Published Date : 01/01/2015 Pages in Document : 14 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/41 Segal, Miriam (2015). Peer-to-Peer Lending: A Financing Alternative for Small Businesses. Segal, Miriam "Peer-to-Peer Lending: A Financing Alternative for Small Businesses" (2015) Segal, Miriam "Peer-to-Peer Lending: A Financing Alternative for Small Businesses" , 2015 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Abstract or Summary AU - Segal, Miriam A2 - United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy AB - This brief explores peer-to-peer lending as a funding alternative for small businesses, comparing it with traditional financing methods and discussing future implications. AN - mbda:41 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Capital Access KW - Financing KW - Small Business KW - Technology KW - Capital Access KW - Financing KW - Small Business KW - Technology LA - eng PY - 01/01/2015 TI - Peer-to-Peer Lending: A Financing Alternative for Small Businesses UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//41 ER -
The Benefits of Manufacturing Jobs

Langdon, David ;

Lehrman, Rebecca

01/01/2012 | PDF

The role of the manufacturing sector in the U.S. economy is more prominent than is suggested solely by its output or number of workers. It is a cornerstone of innovation in our economy: manufacturing firms fund most domestic corporate research and development (R&D), and the resulting innovations and productivity growth improve our standard of livin ...

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Title : The Benefits of Manufacturing Jobs Personal Author(s) : Langdon, David;Lehrman, Rebecca; Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Economics and Statistics Administration Published Date : 01/01/2012 Pages in Document : 10 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/62 Langdon, David and Lehrman, Rebecca (2012). The Benefits of Manufacturing Jobs. Langdon, David and Lehrman, Rebecca "The Benefits of Manufacturing Jobs" (2012) Langdon, David and Lehrman, Rebecca "The Benefits of Manufacturing Jobs" , 2012 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Studies AU - Langdon, David AU - Lehrman, Rebecca A2 - United States. Economics and Statistics Administration AB - The role of the manufacturing sector in the U.S. economy is more prominent than is suggested solely by its output or number of workers. It is a cornerstone of innovation in our economy: manufacturing firms fund most domestic corporate research and development (R&D), and the resulting innovations and productivity growth improve our standard of living. Manufacturing also drives U.S. exports and is crucial for a strong national defense. AB - Executive Summary – The Role of Manufacturing in the U.S. Economy – Manufacturing Job Growth Trends – Wage and Compensation Premiums – Educational Attainment and Workforce Skills – STEM Employment in Manufacturing – Capital Investment and Economic Growth – Innovation and Productivity in Manufacturing – Labor Market Trends and Employment Outlook – Policy Implications and Strategic Recommendations – Conclusion AN - mbda:62 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Economics KW - Federal Government KW - Industry KW - Job Creation KW - Productivity KW - Technology KW - Federal Government KW - Industry KW - Job Creation KW - Economics KW - Productivity KW - Technology LA - eng PY - 01/01/2012 TI - The Benefits of Manufacturing Jobs UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//62 ER -
Small Business Economy 2011

United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy

01/01/2012 | PDF

This publication is part of Advocacy’s 30-year-old series documenting small business landmarks and trends. This edition continues the tradition of previous editions; however, it also breaks with the past in shifting to an exclusively online format. While the length of the current publication is shorter, the heart of the report—small business and fi ...

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Title : Small Business Economy 2011 Corporate Authors(s) : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy Published Date : 01/01/2012 Pages in Document : 2 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/63 United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy (2012). Small Business Economy 2011. United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy "Small Business Economy 2011" (2012) United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy "Small Business Economy 2011" , 2012 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Studies A2 - United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Advocacy AB - This publication is part of Advocacy’s 30-year-old series documenting small business landmarks and trends. This edition continues the tradition of previous editions; however, it also breaks with the past in shifting to an exclusively online format. While the length of the current publication is shorter, the heart of the report—small business and financial data tables—is here presented in easily downloaded, native spreadsheet format. AN - mbda:63 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Export KW - Firms KW - Industry KW - Job Creation KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Receipts KW - Minority Business Enterprises KW - Firms KW - Receipts KW - Export KW - Industry KW - Job Creation LA - eng PY - 01/01/2012 TI - Small Business Economy 2011 UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//63 ER -
Connecting Small Manufacturers with the Capital Needed to Grow, Compete, and Succeed: Small Manufacturers Capital Access Inventory and Needs Assessment Report

United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology

11/01/2011 | PDF

This report discusses capital access challenges for small manufacturers, based on interviews, data analysis, and survey findings, offering recommendations for improvement.

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Title : Connecting Small Manufacturers with the Capital Needed to Grow, Compete, and Succeed: Small Manufacturers Capital Access Inventory and Needs Assessment Report Corporate Authors(s) : United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology Published Date : 11/01/2011 Pages in Document : 89 URL : https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/59 United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology (2011). Connecting Small Manufacturers with the Capital Needed to Grow, Compete, and Succeed: Small Manufacturers Capital Access Inventory and Needs Assessment Report. United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology "Connecting Small Manufacturers with the Capital Needed to Grow, Compete, and Succeed: Small Manufacturers Capital Access Inventory and Needs Assessment Report" (2011) United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology "Connecting Small Manufacturers with the Capital Needed to Grow, Compete, and Succeed: Small Manufacturers Capital Access Inventory and Needs Assessment Report" , 2011 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Studies A2 - United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology AB - This report discusses capital access challenges for small manufacturers, based on interviews, data analysis, and survey findings, offering recommendations for improvement. AB - Foreward – Executive Summary – Background and Methodology – Small Manufacturer Capital Needs – Availability of Capital for Small Manufacturing – Gap and Recommendation: AN - mbda:59 CY - Washington, D.C. KW - Capital Access KW - Economics KW - Federal Government KW - Financing KW - Industry KW - Small Business KW - Federal Government KW - Industry KW - Small Business KW - Capital Access KW - Financing KW - Economics LA - eng PY - 11/01/2011 TI - Connecting Small Manufacturers with the Capital Needed to Grow, Compete, and Succeed: Small Manufacturers Capital Access Inventory and Needs Assessment Report UR - https://library.mbda.gov/view//59 ER -

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