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Planning and managing a business retirement plan? Here are some government eTools that can help you: http://owl.li/ez2ZT- “How many of you use SBA’s counseling services? Our data shows that small businesses who use SBA’s counseling services have more sales and longevity-SBA Administrator Karen Mills at Google "Grow Your Business Online" event in New York, NY.
For a list of SBA's counseling and training services, click http://owl.li/ez2NE.
- “We know the power of small businesses and entrepreneurship changes lives and transforms communities. It's small businesses that employ 60 million Americans and two out of every three net new jobs are created by these entrepreneurs”-SBA Administrator Karen Mills at the Martha Stewart Living American Made workshop in New York, NY.
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Do you copy? There’s nothing wrong with being a copycat—in fact, it’s downright good business. Looking at how your competitors market themselves can teach you what to do (and what not to do) with your own marketing strategy.
Here’s how to be a successful marketing copycat: http://owl.li/ex7xF- Federal contracting opportunities for women have expanded, and now's a good time to take the steps towards doing business with the government. Learn how with experts from the SBA during today's web chat at 3pm EDT. Submit your questions at http://owl.li/ewt3g
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As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, this is our final in a series about some of New England's Hispanic-owned businesses. Read how Chelsea, Mass-based Shop & Compare Supermarket's mission statement: "Diverse Food for Diverse Communities" has enabled their growth.U.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
Wondering how to start your business continuity plan? Get help from the American Red Cross at the free webinar October 16, 2 p.m. EDT, hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery. Register now: http://owl.li/euLXHU.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
Listening to customer feedback is critical for any small business owner. If you've ever received criticism on social media from your customers, you know it can be tough to read. Here are some tips for dealing with criticism on social media. Let us know how you deal with it in the comments. http://owl.li/eoSc7- Today in Pittsburgh, Administrator Mills visited Huckestein Mechanical Services to celebrate National Women's Small Business Month. Huckestein is owned by Wendy Staso, who was able to turn around the 60-year-old company and hire 14 new employees with SBA financing. Like or share this post and help us celebrate women entrepreneurs!
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Now that we're in the 4th quarter of the year, it's a good time to start thinking about your 2013 budget. SBA guest blogger Barbara Weltman offers tips in her latest post. http://owl.li/enEYLU.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
Following the laws is very important for any employer. Did you know that there is a free online tool to help small businesses understand their responsibilities? http://owl.li/emVDbU.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
SBA has supported over $100 billion in federal contracting to small disadvantaged businesses in the last 4 years. We have a new online course to help minority business owners learn how to take advantage of opportunities available through the 8(a) federal contracting and business development program. http://owl.li/enr2tU.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
Registration is now open for the Exporting Matchmaker and Conference in St. Louis, MO on October 22 presented by SBA, the National Small Business Association, and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
The conference will include workshops on sources of export financing and banking services, plus international market research. Register and learn more here: http://owl.li/eg3AwU.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
Well-trained employees are essential to the success of a small business. Here are our 8 tips for training employees on a tight budget. What are your employee training tips? http://owl.li/ekZvDU.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
Join SBA on Thursday for our second National Women’s Small Business Month web chat. The head of SBA’s office of financial assistance, Jeanne Hulit, will cover how to find capital for your business. Learn how you can submit your questions: http://owl.li/efSg1U.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
Did you miss the first ever National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor day? Don't worry- even if you weren't able to attend one of the SBA and @AARP events, you can still take our online course for 50+ entrepreneurs: http://owl.li/eg5UfU.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
PR 101 for Start-ups– How to Get Visibility Without Bringing in the Pros: http://owl.li/eewQp- Did you attend an SBA and AARP Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day event this week? What did you learn?
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As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting SBA success stories from across the country. This story features brothers Hoover and Wilson Zuluaga who went into the bakery business in Long Island...U.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
How powerful is the online presence of the franchise opportunity you’re investigating? Here are some tips to help you with your research: http://owl.li/ec6rcU.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
Join us today at 3pm EDT for our first National Women’s Small Business Month web chat. We will cover how to start and grow a business. Submit your Qs before and during the web chat, learn how at http://owl.li/eaKw1.U.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
If you're ready to start working on a business continuity plan, check out the Agility Recovery/SBA webinar October 16 at 2 p.m. EDT. A preparedness expert from the American Red Cross will demonstrate their "Ready Rating" self-assessment too. Click here to register: http://owl.li/ecsZDU.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
If you're ready to start working on a business continuity plan, check out the Agility Recovery/SBA webinar October 16 at 2 p.m. EDT. A preparedness expert from the American Red Cross will demonstrate their "Ready Rating" self-assessment tool. Click here to register: http://owl.li/ecsZD- Laid off and want to start a business? Self-employment assistance programs may help: http://owl.li/ec0Q2
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Are you a veteran? SBA resource partner, SCORE, will host free webinars on business and franchise opportunities for veterans in October. Register at http://owl.li/e8Fy7.- SBA Administrator Karen Mills mentors an entrepreneur in Jacksonville, Florida today during the first ever SBA and AARP National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day!
If you couldn't make it out to an event, take our online course designed to help entrepreneurs 50+ start a business: http://owl.li/eabSE
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Today is the first ever SBA and AARP National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day! SBA and AARP will hold mentoring events across the U.S., connecting 50+ entrepreneurs with business resources to help them start or grow a business.
If you are unable to attend one of today's events, SCORE, an SBA valued partner, provides free online business mentoring that is confidential. Find a SCORE counselor at http://owl.li/e8L3h.U.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
Here are 4 Tips for Raising Your Prices Without Losing Business: http://owl.li/e8tox- Check out the IRS Small Business Tax Calendar- It's a handy tax planning tool for all business owners: http://owl.li/e8t3s
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You don’t have to start your small business alone. Find a mentor at SBA & AARP’s National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day, with over 60 events across the country on October 2: http://owl.li/e4UNOU.S. Small Business Administration shared a link via HootSuite.
One in four individuals ages 44 to 70 are interested in becoming entrepreneurs- Small business ownership is a good option. SBA and AARP will team up on October 2 to host the first National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day. Click on the map to find an event in your state: http://owl.li/e4Uxd- SBA and the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce will host the National 8(a) Training, Business Matchmaking, and Awards Ceremony event on October 10 in Washington, DC. Come learn about government contracting opportunities at this free event! Click http://owl.li/e4G8T to register.
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