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According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have the misconception that their data is not valuable and that, in turn, they are unlikely to be the target of a cyberattack. However, 28% of cyberattacks involve small business victims. In short, all data is valuable ? and there are simple steps that small business owners can take to protect theirs. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we encourage you to leverage the following tips and resources to ramp up your cybersecurity safeguards.
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ChallengeHER: Women-Owned Small Business NAICS Disparity Study Webinar
Did you know that the?National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015?requires the U.S. Small Business Administration to produce a study every five years regarding the participation of small business concerns owned and controlled by women??
The SBA is currently developing the process and methodology that will be used to conduct the 2021 study and is requesting public input and feedback. If you are a WOSB or you plan to be one, join this webinar on Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00 pm ET to engage with SBA?s Office of Advocacy, Barb Carson, SBA?s Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, and the researchers conducting the study. Now is the time to make your voice heard.?
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The SBA is hiring temporary employees to assist with disaster relief efforts during these?unprecedented times. The positions include:
- Call Center Customer Service Representative
- Document Preparation/Legal Review/Loan Closings
- Loan Processing/Credit Analysis/Mortgage Underwriting
- Program Support
Apply today
Federal Coronavirus Resources
State, local, and federal agencies are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Check out coronavirus.gov for updates from the White House's?Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force.?Go to cdc.gov for detailed information about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.??
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Virtual Mentoring and Training?
Offices around the country may be closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but SCORE, Small Business Development Centers,?Women?s Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers and other resource partners are providing free business mentoring and training by phone, email, and video.
Find an SBA resource partner near you
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