Do you Know Your Legal Obligations?

National Farmers Market Week, August fourth through the tenth

Entrepreneurs often use their local farmers markets as their first entry into the marketplace ? with a low barrier to entry, new farmers and food entrepreneurs can start small and showcase new products. As we celebrate National Farmers Market Week, August 4-10, take the time to visit your local farmers market. Your support helps stimulate your local economy and generate jobs for your community.?

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SBA celebrates 66 years of Powering the American Dream

By Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton

Mehdi Zarhloul moved to the United States from Morocco at age 16 with just $30 in his pocket and a passion for hard work and good food. Ever since he got his first job as a busboy, he knew that someday he would open a restaurant of his own.

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Legal Requirements for Small Businesses

As a small business owner, do you know your federal, state and local legal obligations? Take SBA's FREE online training for an overview of the legal requirements for small business owners.

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Franchise Business Sectors: The Beauty Business

By 2020, it?s estimated that the beauty industry will be a $90 billion market. With that in mind, if you?re looking to become the owner of a franchise, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved in this space.

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Webinar: Understanding the Federal Procurement Data System

August 6 | 2:00 pm ET

The Federal Procurement Data System provides free access to all federal procurement data, giving you insight into data pertinent to your specific business.?Register for this training session hosted by GSA?s Office of Small Business Utilization to learn how to access data in the federal space and gain insight into your federal customer base.

You're Invited: National?Regulatory
Fairness Hearing

Join SBA?s National Ombudsman Office for a public hearing on August 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. Participants will have an opportunity to share concerns regarding unfair or excessive federal regulatory enforcement actions taken against small businesses and/or others in the small business community.

Organizations or small business owners wishing to be allotted time to testify must submit written testimony in advance to [email protected] no later than Monday, August 5, 2019.