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The U.S. government is the world?s largest customer. It buys all types of products and services ? in both large and small quantities ? and it?s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. Learn about government?contracting assistance programs to help small businesses sell products and services to federal agencies.
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This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Jersey to meet inspiring small business owners who were able to pivot, recover and grow with help from SBA programs and resources. Follow the Administrator on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to see photos and videos of all her visits to small businesses across America.
 Join SBA's?Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, Mark Madrid and others on July 11, 2022 for a webinar on?how small business can use cybersecurity to protect their customers while also increasing their revenue stream.?
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America's Seed Fund Week?is a collaborative series of events connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to the country?s largest source of early-stage funding ? America?s Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Whether you?re a new entrepreneur, existing small business, or entrepreneur support organization, join the America's Seed Fund Week virtual event on July 18-22, 2022?to hear directly from federal agency program managers that invest over $4 billion in over 7,000 new awards annually and celebrate 40 years of small business innovation.
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We Want to Hear from You
The SBA is seeking public comments on a proposed rule to establish a certification program for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Comments must be received on or before August 5, 2022.
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As part of the Small Business Digital Alliance, Fortune 500 companies have provided free tools and resources to help small businesses go digital and grow. Explore resources to help you?market your business, set up an online store, get digital coaching and more.
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Is your business prepared in the event of an earthquake??Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere without warning, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington and the entire Mississippi River Valley. The SBA has resources to help you prepare in the event of an earthquake.?
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Be Inspired: Small Business Success Story
Like many small businesses in the United States, Hutchinson, Minnesota-based Clay Coyote Gallery & Pottery was hit hard by the pandemic. Sales fell at the pottery studio and gallery, but owner Morgan Baum didn?t get discouraged. A microloan client since 2016, Baum knew to take advantage of every SBA resource at her disposal.
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If you own a business in the construction or service industry, you may need a surety bond to guarantee work will be completed. SBA-backed surety bonds can help you compete for larger contracts and grow your business.?
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