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On December 3, SBA and the U.S. Department of Defense announced a new joint effort to establish the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technologies Initiative, designed to grow investment in critical technologies vital to U.S. national security. DoD?s newly established Office of Strategic Capital will leverage SBA?s expertise and successes aligning and scaling public and private capital through its Small Business Investment Company program to address funding gaps in the innovation ecosystem.
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Thinking about starting your own business? You?re far from alone. In fact, according to the?most recent data?from the U.S. Census Bureau, an average of 4 million businesses have started every year over the past half decade ? and each year has seen more businesses created than the year before. If you?re one of the millions considering turning your business dreams into a reality, you?ll need a business plan. December is National Write a Business Plan Month, and SBA has resources to help you get off on the right foot.
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Friendly reminder! When shopping at small, independent businesses, you can support the local economy and your community by purchasing unique products while receiving high-quality service. Spread the word and shop small this holiday season.
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The face of entrepreneurship is changing, and Latinas are creating businesses at record rates. Yesterday,?Administrator Guzman participated in the Latina Equal Pay Day event?at the?U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. to highlight how SBA and the Biden-Harris Administration is helping Latina-owned businesses access capital, networks, and more to grow their businesses and address pay gaps.
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Are you ready to take your small business to the next level? You do not have to do it alone. SBA has resources to help you grow your business.
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Did you know that nearly 96% of consumers live outside the U.S., and two-thirds of the world?s purchasing power is in foreign countries? If you?re a small business owner, here?s how to work with SBA for your trade needs.
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