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July is Independent Retailer Month



Did you know that July is Independent Retailer Month?Take the time to visit your favorite small businesses and explore new ones. If youre thinking about starting your own business, follow SBA's 10 steps.

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Help Stop Food Waste in the U.S.

Did you know that 3040% of all available food in the U.S. is wasted? The Environmental Protection Agencyis funding innovative tech ideas to stop food waste through the Small Business Innovation Research Program. Apply for up to $100K in research and development for your small business solution by July 31, 2019.

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The Learning Center
Growing an Established Company

When business is good, it's time to expand. Take SBA's FREE online training for an overview of how to evaluate your business and create a plan for growth and expansion.

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How to Protect Your Business

Smart planning can help you keep your business running if disaster strikes. Youll want to take the right steps to prevent and prepare for a disaster, and know where to get aid if a disaster strikes. SBA has put together checklists and safety tips for different types of disasters.

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Webinar:Protect Your Brand- How to Create a Trademark Thats Truly Distinctive

*July 30,2019| 1:00 p.m. ET*

Your brand is your most valuable and important business assetand at most risk for theft. Your brand, which includes your business name, your product or service names and your logo, is protected under trademark law. Because trademark law can be confusing, its important to get the right help at the right time.Join this webinar produced by SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, to learn:


* What is a trademark and why it matters to your business
* How to choose a strong trademark you can protect over time, both online and offline
* Why federally registering trademarks is an important step when growing your business

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