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Start-Up Checklist

Start & Launch Your Business Blaque Net is an inclusive business platform supporting entrepreneurs, with a focus on empowering underserved minority-owned businesses. Start-Up Business Checklist Use this checklist to ensure you complete all essential steps when starting your business. 1. Business Planning ✅ Define Your Business Idea & Target Market Conduct market research and...

2025-02-12 21:24:17

Business Funding

Blaque Net Business Funding & Resources Whether you're launching a startup or scaling your business, find the right funding opportunities tailored for entrepreneurs. Explore grants, loans, and alternative funding options below! ? ✅ SBA Funding Programs 7(a) Loan Program: Flexible financing for small business needs. Learn more 504 Loan Program: Long-term, fixed-rate loans for major...

2025-02-12 21:22:11

Development & Growth Tools

Business Growth & Development Tools Discover essential tools and resources to help business owners and entrepreneurs scale, optimize, and succeed. 1. Business Development & Growth Tools Business Growth Planner: A strategic tool to map out your business's growth trajectory. Client Relationship Management (CRM) Systems: Manage customer interactions and data effectively....

2025-02-12 21:19:04

How To Build Business Credit

How to Build Business Credit Building business credit is essential for securing funding, improving financial stability, and separating your personal and business finances. This guide will walk you through the process step by step. Step 1: Establish Your Business Properly Register your business as an LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp. Obtain an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS....

2025-02-12 21:14:57

Government & Minority Resources

Government & Minority Business Resources Entrepreneurs and business owners from minority communities can benefit from various government and private sector programs that offer funding, mentorship, networking, and educational resources. Below is a comprehensive list of available resources. Government Resources U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans - Various loan programs...

2025-02-12 21:11:42

Networking & Community Support

Networking & Community Building strong business connections and engaging with a supportive community is essential for success. Blaque Net is dedicated to providing entrepreneurs and business owners with the best networking opportunities and community resources. Blaque Net Business Community Join our Blaque Net Business Community to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, share insights,...

2025-02-12 20:59:18

Subcontracting Directory

NOTE: In some cases, the point-of-contact listed in the subcontracting plan changes after SBA adds the company to the directory. SBA is not automatically notified of such changes; and therefore, at any point in time, some of the information in this directory may be incorrect. SBA updates the directory on a regular basis and makes necessary changes when an incorrect listing is brought to its...

2021-04-26 17:12:18

Surety Bond Program

SBA SURETY BONDS STAFF: Small Business Administration Office of Surety Guarantees 409 Third Street S.W. Suite 8600 Washington, D.C. 20416 Phone: (202) 205-6540 TTY/TTD: 800-877-8339 WEBSITE: https://www.sba.gov/surety-bonds Washington, D.C. Headquarters Pam Swilling Customer Relations (202) 205-6546 pam.swilling@sba.gov Serving Businesses...

2021-04-26 17:04:31

Small Business development Centers

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS MASSACHUSETTS Small Business Development Center MSBDC Network - State Office Tillson House University of Massachusetts 23 Tillson Farm Road Amherst, MA 01003 Tel: 413-545-6301 Fax 413-545-1273 Georgianna Parkin, State Director gparkin@msbdc.umass.edu website: http://www.msbdc.org / Southeastern Massachusetts Regional...

2021-04-26 17:02:06

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers Massachusetts Mass Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network Procurement Technical Assistance Ctr. 23 Tillson Farm Road Amherst, MA 01003-9346 POC: Peter Cokotis, Program Manager Phone: (413) 545-6301 Fax: (413) 545-1273 pcokotis@isenberg.umass.edu...

2021-04-26 16:48:35

USEFUL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING WEBSITES FOR SMALL BUSINESS

USEFUL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING WEBSITES FOR SMALL BUSINESS U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - http://www.sba.gov 8(a) Business Development (BD)...

2021-04-26 16:32:25

SBA Region I & II

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) The SBA provides a comprehensive array of programs and services to promote and expand small businesses. Major programs include financial, minority enterprise development, government contracting and business development assistance. MASSACHUSETTS REGIONAL OFFICE – REGION I Wendell G. Davis, Regional Administrator 10...

2021-04-26 16:21:44

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