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Prepare Your Business for Hurricane Sandy with Our Checklist

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Did you know that 40% of businesses do not open after a disaster? Now is the time to prepare your business for Hurricane Sandy. We have tips to get you started.

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Register Now for Free Winter Weather Preparedness Webinar

As we look ahead to the Winter Weather Season, now is the time to prepare for the threats posed by colder temperatures and frozen precipitation. Join the SBA and co-sponsor Agility Recovery as we share the long range winter weather forecast for our nation, as well as practical, applicable tips and best practices to mitigate the risks posed by winter weather.

  • November 13, 2012
  • 2pm ET

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7 Holiday Marketing Tips on Limited Budget

When we think of holiday marketing – which can be critical to your business success – we often think only of promotions and discounts. But you don’t have to cut your margins or break the bank to stand out from the crowd any more. Here are seven budget-friendly steps you should consider to promote your small business while meeting the needs of your customers this holiday season.

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      Top 10 Questions About Business Incorporation Answered

      Thinking of incorporating your business? Have questions about which business entity is right for you – limited liability company (LLC), S Corporation, partnership, or sole proprietor? Maybe you’re moving out of state and aren’t sure what happens to your business entity? For answers to these and other important facts about business incorporation, check out these 10 frequently asked questions.

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      U.S. Manufacturers Get SBA's Help to Go Global

      Did you know 95 percent of the world’s population lives outside the US? Are you a small business manufacturer? Have you considered exporting your goods?  The “Made in the USA” brand is strong and there’s a huge market out there for your products. All that is great, but how can you break into the global market, grow and be successful? The Small Business Administration can help you. SBA’s mission is to help business start, grow and succeed – this includes helping small business exporters and companies that want to export.

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      New Partnership Puts The Women Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program To Work 

      As one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, women-owned businesses have and will continue to play a key role in reshaping the American economy. Ensuring these businesses have the tools and resources they need to be successful is a top priority for the SBA. And it starts with developing relationships that extend the agency’s reach to more entrepreneurs from more demographics and more areas across the nation that's why we recently partnered with Women Impacting Public Policy.

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