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SBA Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Month



Did you know there are more than 30 million small businesses in the United States? Heres another amazing stat: small businesses created 65 percent of all new jobs since 2010. Behind those numbers are entrepreneurs who pursued their dreams of business ownership and turned them into a reality -- strengthening communities and Americas economy. During National Entrepreneurship Month this November, were celebrating the hardworking, creative and driven women and men who took the plunge into small business ownership.

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National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week

* November 11-17, 2019*

National Apprenticeship Week, November 11-17, now in its fifth year, is a nationwide celebration that gives businesses, communities and educators the opportunity to showcase their apprenticeship programs and apprentices while providing valuable information to career seekers. If you have trouble recruiting a skilled workforce or difficulty retaining talent, apprenticeship might be the right solution for your small business.

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Alejandro Ramirez of Universal Spartan
Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story

After serving in the military for more than 20 years, Alejandro Ramirez retired as a U.S. Army combat officer. Armed with military experience and leadership skills, he launched Universal Spartan, a Kentucky-based defense contracting business that specializes in tactical, information technology, electrical and medical products.

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Barb Carson
Interested in Government Contracting?

Do you want to make the U.S. federal government your next customer? Last year, the government spent $120 billion with small businesses, including over 16,000 women-owned small businesses. Listen to this podcast for tips and resources from Barb Carson, SBA Deputy Associate Administrator for Government Contracting & Business Development.

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National Small Business Week Awards. More information at sba.gov/nsbw
Are you SBA's Next Winner?

Did you know that a National Small Business Week Award is one of the nations highest honors for small business achievement? The SBA is accepting nominations for its 2020 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year.

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SBAs Export Loan Programs

SBAs Export Loan Programs provide access to capital for U.S. small business concerns to support expansion into international markets and the growth of U.S. small business exports. SBA is soliciting comments on how the Agency can improve the products, procedures, forms and reporting requirements of the Export Loan Programs.

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Take Advantage Now of Expiring Tax Breaks

Several tax breaks that are available in 2019 are set to expire soon. Businesses face a use-it-or-lose-it opportunity, suggesting that you act now if the tax breaks make sense for your company.

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