article thumbnail

Think Big, Start Small: The Story of a Startup

Up and Running

Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda and the Florida Keys. Tim tells me that before joining the MBA program, he has never had experience owning or running a business. The program was an opportunity learn to do this but also to get to know people and teachers. Thomas U.S. And, there are more on the way. Your mission.

article thumbnail

Turning the Unemployed Into Entrepreneurs

ReadWriteStart

Department of Labor just announced that $35 million in funds were available to “develop, enhance and promote SEA programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,” five states - Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, New York, and Oregon - already have active SEA programs. The results?

article thumbnail

The Complete Guide to SBA Loans

Up and Running

Virgin Islands. What types of loans does the SBA loan program offer? The SBA offers a number of loan programs. Broadly speaking they are divided into 4 main categories: General Small Business Loans (7a) . General Small Business Loans 7(a). SBA Export Loan Programs . Rural Business Loans .

SBA 126