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Save the date- National Veterans Small Business Week, November 4-8, 2019



Save the date: Join SBA November 4-8, 2019 to celebrate veteran-owned small businesses during the sixth annual National Veterans Small Business Week. This years theme will highlight the veteran entrepreneurship journey and the many resources available to support their mission to successful business ownership.

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National Regulatory Fairness Hearing
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Fairness Hearing

Join SBAs National Ombudsman Office for a public hearing on August 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. Participants will have an opportunity to share concerns regarding unfair or excessive federal regulatory enforcement actions taken against small businesses and/or others in the small business community.

Organizations or small business owners wishing to be allotted time to testify must submit written testimony in advance to [email protected] no later than Monday, August 5, 2019.

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The Learning Center


Finding and Attracting Investors

Are you looking for investors? Take SBA's FREE online training for an overview of where to find investors, how the investment process works and understanding investor expectations.

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Best Hiring Practices: What You Can and Cant Ask a Job Applicant

If you are in the market for a new employee, there are many considerations: Does the applicant have the skills to do the job? Will he or she fit into your company culture? These are great questions to ask. But in the course of your search for your next employee, be sure you dont run afoul of federal and state rules.

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Webinar Series: How to Contract with the Federal Government

GSAs Office of Small Business Utilization will hold a series of webinars to help small business owners contract with the federal government.


* *Getting on the GSA Schedule: What You Need To Know | July 30, 1:00 pm ET
*This virtual training course will outline what a GSA Schedule is and help you understand the process for getting on the GSA Schedule. Register here [ [link removed] ].
* *Marketing Your GSA Contract | August 1, 1:00 pm ET
*There are many opportunities available in the federal procurement market. Developing a federal marketing and sales strategy can help you achieve success in the federal sector. Register for this webinar to learn how to create an effective federal marketing plan with a targeted approach to government procurement. Register here [ [link removed] ].
* *Understanding the Federal Procurement Data System | August 6, 2:00 pm ET
*The Federal Procurement Data System provides free access to all federal procurement data, giving you insight into data pertinent to your specific business. Register for this training session to learn how to access data in the federal space and gain insight into your federal customer base. Register here [ [link removed] ].

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