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Photo of five people framed around an illustration of the U.S. with text, National Veterans Small Business Week, Oct.31-Nov.4, sba.gov/nvsbw

 

Join SBA for National Veterans Small Business Week (October 31-November 4, 2022) as we honor our heroes who continue to serve our country by creating diverse and essential businesses in their communities. This year’s event will celebrate the strength and resilience of our veterans small business community as they continue to march beyond the events of the pandemic and use what they’ve learned to propel their businesses forward.

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This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited Colorado, Nevada and Michigan to meet inspiring small business owners who were able to pivot, recover and grow with help from SBA programs and resources. Follow the Administrator on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to see photos and videos of all her visits to small businesses across America.

Illustration of a person in front of a laptop with the following text, Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The SBA logo is at the bottom.

 

Did you miss SBA’s first ever National Cyber Summit earlier this week? You can still access the recording for tips and resources to keep your small business cyber secure.

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Photo of three people with the following text, Operational Efficiency and Why Your Small Business Needs It webinar on November 3 at 2 pm ET

 

Do you have 45 minutes to help build your bottom line and become more efficient? Ensuring that all components of your business are operating efficiently can help increase your ability to offer quality service to your customers while reinforcing your bottom line. We invite you to hear from experts on how to give your business a second look to increase your profitability and productivity, while saving precious time and money. Join SBA and Small Business Majority’s webinar on November 3, 2022 as we explore your operations and for tips on how to create better efficiency. Speakers include:

  • Mark Madrid, SBA Associate Administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development
  • Deborah Lowe Muramoto, President/CEO, California Capital Financial Development Corporation
  • Linden Jackson, Small Business Coach, Operation Hope, Georgia

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SBA resource partners provide business consulting, mentoring and training services.

 

Are you looking for business assistance in your area? SBA and our network of resource partners offer free counseling and training across the United States.

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Launch Your Business

 

Did you know that Americans are starting businesses at record rates? Explore SBA’s online guide and learn the basics of planning, launching, managing, and growing your own business.

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Illustration of a trophy with text, 2023 National Small Business Week Awards. Now accepting nominations. The SBA logo is included.

 

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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