Lita Abele started out as a housekeeper and is now the NJ #SmallBiz Person of the Year! #AAPIMonth Published 2024-05-17 Download video MP4 360p Download video MP4 720p Recommendations 03:37 Pacific Northwest Exporter of the Year: Morgan Cosmetics 03:35 Washington Small Business Person of the Year Heather McDowell 03:30 SBA Seattle District Office Rural Small Business of the Year: Good Bagels Café 01:17 Empathy and a passion for service are important when running a business! 00:48 🔑 The key to running a successful #biz? Creating a great team! — Ines Rivas-Hutchins of INTEC Group 00:56 Don’t be afraid to ask questions! — Angelene Ripley, Oklahoma #SmallBiz Person of the Year 03:14 National Small Business Week 2024 Highlights 00:29 💭 Thinking of starting a business? 💪Do it! - Kali Bennett, Alaska #SmallBiz Person of the Year 00:56 Passion + Purpose = Profits! — Illinois Small Business Person of the Year Jacqueline Jackson 00:45 Be ready for a lot of hard work but great rewards! — John Ruskey, MS #SmallBiz Person of the Year 00:48 👊 Perseverance. Be clear on your mission. — VA #SmallBiz Person of the Year Anil Boinapalli 00:51 💫 Think about your community. — Craig Charles, Tennessee #SmallBiz Person of the Year 00:34 ✨ Take a step forward every day. — Carrie Schmidt Poyner, California #SmallBiz Person of the Year 00:24 ✨ Be patient. Success doesn’t come overnight — SC #SmallBiz Person of the Year Vickey Evans 00:26 Running a business takes a lot of work and time. Make sure your family is on board before you start! 00:38 🌍 You’re not too small to #GoGlobal! Connect export assistance: https://www.sba.gov/international 00:32 📢 Marketing your #biz takes time and money. Stay on schedule and on budget with a marketing plan! 00:23 🚀 Are you thinking of launching a business? Just do it! Help is available! — Heather McDowell 00:19 They’re small business owners. OF COURSE, they power America’s economy and make communities vibrant!