#560 Former Head of SBA Shares an Inside Look into Small Business Lending

SEGMENT 1: The Head Administrator at the Small Business Administration has the opportunity to have an impact on so many small business owners. Here joining us for an inside look is the former Head Administrator for the US Small Business Administration, Karen Mills.SEGMENT 2: On January 1, 2020, recreational cannabis becomes legal in Illinois as it has in so many states across the US. So many entrepreneurs are rushing to the business of cannabis as the new gold rush. But is it? What does it take to be successful in this industry? Jon Monk, who runs the consulting company Smokin’ Hot Solutions, is here to help.SEGMENT 3: How many of the US’s small businesses participate in giving back to the community? The answer may surprise you. Jay DesMarteau is here to share the results of TD Bank’s 2019 #TDThanksYou Survey, which provides insight into the charitable attitude of small businesses.Sponsored by Nextiva, LinkedIn, efile4Biz, and vCitaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.