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Cyberattacks cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars a year and pose a big threat to small businesses. During the SBA Cyber Summit on October 26,?you'll learn how to adequately protect your digital systems for storing, accessing, and disseminating data and information.
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National Veterans Small Business Week is less than three weeks away! The celebration kicks off on?October 31. That week, SBA and its extensive partner network will honor the strength and resilience of the veteran-owned business community by hosting events across the country and sharing information about the resources available to veteran entrepreneurs.
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About 96% of consumers are outside of the United States. This represents a big opportunity for businesses like Mid-State Aerospace, a minority and woman-owned manufacturing business in Kansas that Administrator Guzman visited this week with Representative Sharice Davids.
The business used a State Trade Expansion Program grant to grow international sales. The STEP grant program has helped thousands of small businesses obtain grants and find customers in the international marketplace. Through awards to states and territories, STEP helps small businesses overcome obstacles to exporting by providing grants to cover costs associated with entering and expanding into international markets.?
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Get Inspired: SBA Success Story
There are nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers throughout the United States and territories that offer business consulting and training to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.
When Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Nydia Gonz?lez saw a need for multi-disciplinary therapy services in Puerto Rico, she reached out to her local SBDC, which provided assistance on her business plan and financing proposal. She later founded Advanced Therapy Group with help from a commercial loan.
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October is Disability Employment Awareness Month! Now more than ever, small businesses are finding it challenging to hire talented workers. Hiring disabled workers can help businesses meet their talent needs while strengthening their competitive edge. By hiring individuals with disabilities, businesses can:
- Expand their pool of talent
- Create a culture of diversity
- Meet their workforce needs
- Foster creative business solutions
- Generate goodwill among customers
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For more than 50 years, SBA has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America?s entrepreneurs and small business owners. SBA is now accepting nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year. Winners will be honored next May. Submit your nomination today.
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SBA is hiring temporary employees to assist with disaster relief efforts from Hurricanes Ian and Fiona. Bilingual language skills are a plus.?Positions include:
- Attorney Adviser
- Construction Analyst
- Customer Service Representative
- Disaster Recovery Specialist
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