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Disasters happen, be prepared with an emergency plan
September is National Preparedness Month and this year's theme is prepared, not scared. After a disaster strikes, SBA offers low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes. Be prepared before a disaster hits your area by creating an emergency plan for your small business.
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Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story
Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, sisters Vivien and Fernanda Bohme were eight and nine years old respectively when their family moved to Utah. During their childhood, they worked alongside their parents as janitors. With no retail experience, the sisters opened their womens clothing boutique Bohme in 2007, in a temporary mall location.
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How Much Does an Employee Cost You?
When you think about adding a new employee to your payroll, determine what the actual financial cost of doing so means to your business. This includes the dollars and cents over and above the basic wage or salary you agree to pay. Theres a rule of thumb that the cost is typically 1.25 to 1.4 times the salary, depending on certain variables.
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Health Reimbursement Arrangements Compliance Assistance Webcast
*Hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor*
*September 12 | 2:00 pm ET*
Join this webcast to learn more about the new rules released by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury that will expand the use of health reimbursement arrangements to provide new coverage options for employers and their employees. They allow employers to offer a new Individual Coverage HRA as an alternative to a traditional group health plan.
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Webinar Series: How to Contract with the Federal Government
GSAs Office of Small Business Utilization will hold a series of webinars to help small business owners contract with the federal government.
* *Getting on the GSA Schedule: What You Need to Know | September 10, 1:00 pm ET
*This virtual training course will outline what a GSA Schedule is and help you understand the process for getting on the GSA Schedule. Register here [ [link removed] ].
* *Marketing Your GSA Contract | September 24, 1:00 pm ET
*There are many opportunities available in the federal procurement market. Developing a federal marketing and sales strategy can help you achieve success in the federal sector. Register for this webinar to learn how to create an effective federal marketing plan with a targeted approach to government procurement. Register here [ [link removed] ].
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