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The?SBA?is now on?Instagram?-?@SBAgov
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 This time of year, many business owners are thinking about end-of-year reporting and marketing strategies for the winter holidays. It is also a crucial time to make sure you have a plan in place if severe winter weather strikes. Snow, ice and wind from extreme storms can lead to property damage, employee illness or injury and possible business closures.
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Empowering World-Class Resources, Good Jobs & Access to Capital for Business Growth
By Associate Administrator, SBA Office of Investment and Innovation, Joseph Shepard
The SBA?s Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program seeks to stimulate and supplement the flow of private equity capital and long-term loan funds to small businesses when such capital is not available in adequate supply. Since last year?s signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the SBA and USDA to promote stronger businesses and agricultural economies in rural America, SBA has encouraged rural investing, not just through the SBIC program, but through USDA's Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) program.
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Year in Review: Top @SBAGov Tweets
As 2019 winds down, we take a look back at some of the top moments of the year. Stroll down memory lane with us by taking a look at the SBA's top tweets of 2019. And, if you are not already following us, please take a moment to give us a follow for the latest small business news and resources.?
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Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story
In 2010, Jasper Riddle was thrust into business ownership when he purchased the controlling share of his family?s company, Noisy Water Winery. The young entrepreneur injected new life into the business, eventually opening a production facility and expanding to six locations in four cities. The business now boasts of strong online sales and has more than 40 employees.
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We Want You to Brag
Don?t be shy, we want you to brag. The SBA is accepting nominations for its 2020 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Tell us your story for a chance to receive one of the nation?s highest honors for small business achievement.?All nominations must be mailed or hand delivered to the nearest SBA office no later than 3:00 p.m. ET on January 7, 2020.?
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10 Small Business Functions That can be Easily Outsourced
More than a third of small businesses currently outsource at least some of their operations. And even more plan on exploring this option in 2019. Outsourcing describes when a business obtains a product or service from an outside provider, rather than handling it in-house.
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