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… entrepreneurial training and counseling. Find an SBDC in your area SCORE Business Mentors SBA partners with SCORE to connect you with a business mentor. Find a SCORE business …

… accepting new applications. The  SVOG portal  remains open to all active applicants and awardees. About SVOG An overview … Grant program. Learn about the SVOG program Manage your SVOG grant Read about administrative requirements for …

… COVID-19 EIDL program, which provided loans and advances to help businesses recover from the economic impacts of the … need to be repaid. Read about EIDL Advance programs Manage your EIDL Learn how to monitor the status of your COVID-19 …

… (USEACs) support American small businesses who want to compete globally by exporting. Find your local USEAC Find a USEAC near you . Last updated April …

… Women's Business Centers WBCs provide free, to low-cost counseling and training and focus on women who … contracts, and access to credit and capital. Find a WBC in your area Find a WBC near you. Short URL: sba.gov/wbc Last …

… Business Each year, the federal government contracts to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs). This amount makes … Branch agencies in contracting with SDBs. You may register your business as a SDB if you meet the following criteria: … to federal procurement opportunities. These preferences go to small businesses that obtain HUBZone certification. …

… The Made in America Manufacturing Initiative commits to a deeper collaboration and coordination of federal agency … access to capital Find out how to start, grow, or expand your manufacturing business. Get capital Taking your … here's how to work with SBA for your trade needs. Go global Manufacturing success stories Read the stories of …

… SBA-certified businesses Let others know about your participation in SBA certification and business … programs may use SBA-approved digital icons (.zip) to indicate their certification status. Active participants …

… is at the top of our minds. Small businesses are essential to our communities and help to foster innovation in every … every industry. But if you're running a small business of your own, you may feel discouraged from time to time. … and foster brand awareness. Big businesses might have to go through rounds of approval before a single tweet can be …

… goals, and find the contractors and information to help your agency meet them. Find small business vendors … for what percent of prime and subcontract dollars should go to small businesses. These agency goals may be different …

… and help Discover counseling and training resources to help small businesses win federal contracts. Contracting … and SBA's size determination programs. Find your contracting area director Procurement Center … and low-cost training services. Business owners can go to SBDCs for help with procurement and contracting, market …

… When To Say No To A Franchise Opportunity February 16, 2017 When … on the search. The search for the right franchise to buy takes longer than most people expect it to. It’s more … a marathon than a sprint. And if you really want to be your own boss, I have confidence that you’ll take the time …

… the spirit of Independent Retailer Month, the SBA is proud to share resources that aspiring entrepreneurs can utilize to claim their place in the independent retail community. U.S. Small … applications. That makes now a great time to start your own retail operation if you’ve been on the fence about …

… Don’t Go into 2023 Without Considering These Small Business Trends … them. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can … such as Facebook and Pinterest, it could be time to adjust your sales model accordingly. But that doesn’t mean you …

… Tips for 2020 November 6, 2020 Use these strategies to grow sales and build customer loyalty this holiday season. … , such as using email marketing software, dividing your email list into specific demographic groups, locations …

… July 14, 2016 Email marketing is just one of many ways to engage customers and ultimately lead them to purchase a … a healthy email list is important in learning more about your customer base and how they respond to your business, as …

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