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The National Small Business Week Awards are back! SBA is now accepting nominations for its 2023 National Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year. Could you be our next winner? Submit your nomination today.
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Earlier this week, SBA in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board and the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service released a first-of-its-kind digital toolkit for employers seeking guidance on responding to their employees who are interested in exercising their right to form or join a union.
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This year marks the ten-year anniversary of SBA?s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) funding, which continues to support export growth and international expansion among small businesses. To date, the program has awarded $215.5 million in grants that directly support small businesses going global. Earlier this week, SBA?announced $20 million in awarded grants resulting in funding for 52 state and territory international trade agencies across the country ? the highest number of grantees since the program?s inception.
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Join SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute for a webinar on Wednesday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m. ET in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and to learn more about SBA?s tools and resources. Speakers include:
- Christina Hale, Associate Administrator, Office of Communications and Public Liaison, U.S. Small Business Administration
- Ramiro Cavazos, President and CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Additional speakers will be announced later.
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Are you thinking about starting a business??The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. There are four general types of business taxes which include income, self-employment, employment and excise.
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This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited San Diego, California and Seattle, Washington 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.
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Looking for capital for your small business? The SBA?Microloan Program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and expand. The average microloan is about $13,000.
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Do you have questions about SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program??Get them answered during our office hours on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.?Call in only: 202-765-1264; Phone Conference ID: 217121169#.
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Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story
For decades, SCORE has provided business education and mentorship to millions of entrepreneurs across America. One example is Lyndsey Brantley, owner of Camellia Alise in Houston, Texas. With help from her local SCORE chapter, Brantley was able to launch the business six years ago. Since then, Brantley has developed an in-house training academy for spa professionals and moved into a larger space.
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Tribal Consultations on 8(a) Business Development Program Regulations
SBA will hold a series of tribal consultation meetings and listening sessions in September and October to seek input on proposed revisions to 8(a) Business Development Program regulations. SBA is requesting comments on how best to propose policies that would impact Alaska Native Corporations, tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and 8(a) participants owned by these entities.
See the links below for event and pre-registration details.
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SBA is Now Hiring: Apply Today
Do you have construction-related experience? SBA is now hiring seasonal seven-year term positions that are renewed annually and are ideal for general contractors, remodelers and retirees.?
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