http://www.sba.gov/tools/audiovideo/Podcasts/index.html http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_eric_zarnikow.aif The Jobs Act includes an extension of SBA’s enhanced loan provisions while offering billions more in lending support. Learn how the Jobs Act puts more resources into the hands of small business owners so they can grow and create and maintain jobs. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_andrei_sharov.aif Russia is a promising market for U.S. exporters. With 140 million consumers and a growing middle class, Russia may be a land of opportunity for American small businesses. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_dan_price.aif SBA’s 2010 Young Entrepreneur Dan Price talks about building his business and the challenges he faced. Dan and his brother saw an opportunity to help merchants get better service and deals through the credit card processing industry. Dan has always had the entrepreneurial spirit and has capitalized on it very successfully http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_uganda-kiggundu.wmv Learn about exporting opportunities to Uganda, a developing country in need of many U.S. products and services, especially in the health and education areas. English is the language of business, making it easier for U.S. businesses to export. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_cameroon-limagnack.wmv A business-friendly environment makes it easy for U.S. small businesses to export to Cameroon. Learn what it takes to become a successful exporter to Africa. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_bahrain-al_mahmood.wmv Bahrain is encouraging U.S. small business to explore exporting. This Middle Eastern country does business in English and is looking to expand imports in a variety of industry sectors. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/sb_export_succes_story_podcas.wma Small Business Exporting Success Story - Featuring Andy Kruse, executive vice president for business development, Southwest Windpower, Flagstaff, Ariz., SBA Exporter of the Year, 2009 http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/exporting_programs_podcast.wma The Small Business Administration’s Export Programs and Services - Featuring John Joyce, SBA export finance and trade manager, Boston, Mass. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/conduct_marketresearch_podcast.wma Conducting Market Research - Featuring Paula Murphy, director, Massachusetts Export Center, part of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/preparing_globalmarket_podcast.wma Preparing for Global Markets - Featuring Paula Murphy, director, Massachusetts Export Center, part of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/develop_exportstrategy_podcast.wma Developing an Export Strategy - Featuring Paula Murphy, director, Massachusetts Export Center, part of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/growing_your_business_podcast.wma Growing Your Small Business Through Exporting - Featuring John Joyce, SBA export finance and trade manager, Boston, Mass. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_kenan_pankau.wma Kenan gives advice to entrepreneurs interested in applying for loans to start or grow a business. Randolph Brooks Credit Union is one of the leading financial institutions in the nation that provide SBA loans to small businesses. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_8a_joseph_loddo.wma The U.S. Government is the world’s largest buyer of goods and services with a goal of 23 percent of government contracting dollars going to small businesses. This discussion provides insight into doing business with the Federal government and the use of SBA’s 8(a) program. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_nell_merlino.wma Nell provides information for women entrepreneurs seeking access to financial resources. She also discusses the partnership that Count Me In and the SBA have developed and the benefits that they both provide to entrepreneurs and small business owners. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_naa_ana_harvey.wma Nearly 104 million businesses are majority owned by women. They provide 12 million jobs and generate more than a trillion dollars in sales. This discussion provides guidance for women in how to get off to the right start in building, financing and growing their small businesses. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_naa_clara_pratte.wma Each year American Indian-, Alaska Native-, and Native Hawaiian-owned businesses add billions to the American economy. This discussion includes how the Office of Native American Affairs works to ensure Native Americans have full access to all SBA programs and services and to engage their historic entrepreneurial spirit. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_veterans_business.wma Unemployment numbers for veterans are the highest in the nation. Learn how SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development can help veterans explore their options and learn the skills of small business ownership. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_oit_richard_ginsburg.wmv International trade is a hot topic. The discussion delves into the tremendous opportunities for U.S. small businesses to sell their goods and services to foreign buyers and how SBA can help. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_anticipating_change.wma Anticipating and planning for change is part of running a successful business.This includes changes in revenue, disasters, succession strategy and successful growth. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/podcast_disaster_assistance.wmv If disaster strikes your business, home or apartment, learn how the business of the Small Business Administration can help you get back to business. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/tools_podcast_microloan.wma Grady outlines the SBA’s microloan program, explains the criteria to qualify and steps you should take before applying for a microloan. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/tools_podcast_peakperf.wmv Jim describes SBA's easy to use online tool that gives the small business owner a quick assessment of their business and status, and provides a series of survival strategies. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/tools_podcast_energystar.wmv Helpful tips and insights on how small businesses can implement simple steps to reduce energy consumption, purchase green energy, help the environment and save money. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/go_green_podcast.wmv Learn how one environmentally conscious small business owner combines green business practices with running a profitable company. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/recovery_act_podcast.wmv Changes to the SBA’s largest loan-guarantee program can help small business owners with needed financing in tough economic times. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/sba_downshifting_podcast.wmv With an emphasis on planning, explore what the SBA has to offer small business owners as they develop their strategies for surviving in a slowing economy. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/sba_gc_podcast.wmv Insightful tips to help small business owners prepare to market their companies to the federal government; for example, acquiring a Dun and Bradstreet number and mistakes to avoid. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/sba_taxes_podcast.wmv Professional tips to help small business owners prepare to file their 2008 taxes. Learn about deductions for home-based offices, start-up businesses and more. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/employee_wages_podcast.wmv The Social Security Administration has a free on-line tool to help small businesses simplify reporting employee wages. Learn more about filing W-2s on-line. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/sba_7aloan_podcast.mp3 SBA's business loan programs provide a key source of financing for viable small business that have a real potential, but may not qualify for loans from traditional sources. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/sba_patriot_podcast.wmv Members of our nation's military community now have increased opportunities to startor expand small businesses thanks to the Patriot Express Initiative. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/504-intro-4.wmv SBA's Certified Development Company (504) loan program provides long-term, fixed-rate loans for small business owners who want to expand their businesses. Learn more about this loan program. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/checklist_podcast_audio.mp3 How can a prospective entrepreneur know if he or she is ready to start a business? This checklist helps you identify what you need to know and what you need to do to start a small business. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/vet_podcast_audio.wmv U.S. veterans who want to start or expand their own small businesses can receive assistance including SBA loan guarantees, management advice and government contracting programs to sell products and services here and overseas. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/tools_podcast_sbtn-c.mp3 Each year more than 600,000 new businesses are started in the United States. Many will succeed while others fail. Find out if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how training maybe be the key to success. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/tools_podcast_sbtn-entrepreneu.wmv To succeed in business entrepreneurs must stay competitive. An essential ingredient to being competitive is training. Learn how SBA’s online Small Business Training Network—a virtual campus—can help potential and current small business owners start, grow and succeed. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/tools_podcast_davenport_wmv.wmv It is said, the secret to starting a successful business is to “Find a Need and Fill It.” However, starting a business must be pursued for the right reasons or it is destined to fail. It is important that you select a business that blends with your interests, skills and expectations. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/tools_podcast_disaster_preparr.wma Business disasters can occur at any time and any place. It’s a good idea to have an emergency plan, before the disaster hits. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/tools_podcast_knowblock_financ.wma Many entrepreneurs lack the financial resources to start or expand a small business themselves, so they seek financing from family, friends, venture capitalists, and small business loans. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/tools_podcast_business-plan.mp3 If you are thinking about starting or expanding a small business, having a good business plan may be the difference between success or failure. Learn how to develop a good business plan. http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/tools_podcast_final-business-p.wmv A business plan is a tool to help you effectively manage your business. But if your business plan is sitting in a drawer somewhere find out how to put it to work for you.