Resources for Your Woman-Owned Business | How to Get a Business Loan | Upcoming Webinars

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Resources to Help Your Woman-Owned Business Succeed Are you a woman interested in starting a business and exploring options for capital? Or are you looking for additional financial resources for your existing establishment? Find out what's available to help your business succeed.  > Read more 6 Step Guide - How to Get a Business Loan Money is the lifeline of any business, so whether you're starting a business or running an existing one, securing financing is a major factor, especially for small businesses. This simple, practical guide offers steps for how to prepare to apply for a small business loan. > Read more USTR & SBA Launch New Effort to Help Small Businesses Export to the European Union The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the SBA have teamed up to offer U.S. small businesses currently exporting to the European Union (EU)  the opportunity to voice their concerns on existing barriers to trade with the EU through a series of roundtables across the country. > Read more   Meet the Acting SBA Administrator Jeanne Hulit is the new Acting SBA Administrator, and will continue the agency's legacy of creating more access and opportunity for entrepreneurs across the country. Previously, she was the SBA's New England Regional Administrator in addition to the Associate Administrator leading the Office of Capital Access. > Read more Register for a Free Affordable Care Act Webinar Throughout September, SBA and Small Business Majority will hold a weekly Affordable Care Act 101 webinar. During each presentation, small business owners can learn about the law and what it means for their company and employees.     Thursday, September 12 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register Thursday, September 19 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register Thursday, September 26 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register   Upcoming AARP/SBA Webinars SBA is teaming up with AARP to bring senior entrepreneurs more great business insight over the next few months. Join us to get information to help make your business a success. Tips to Start or Grow Your Small Business Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM ET Register Now Understanding the Ins and Outs of Funding Your Small Business Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM ET Register Now Preparing Your Small Business for a Successful Holiday Season November 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM ET Register Now   A Look at the History of Franchising Are you a franchise owner or an entrepreneur interested in exploring franchising opportunities? This history lesson from expert Joel Libava provides interesting insight about where it all began – with Isaac Singer and the sewing machine. > Read more   Are You Prepared For a Disaster? Start your disaster recovery plan today with free tools from SBA. LEARN MORE Counseling and Training Get free business training and counseling - online and across the country.  LEARN MORE Online Government Contracting Training Understanding government contracts and how to obtain them. LEARN MORE     SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Your Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help STAY CONNECTED: All SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis | Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance  This email was sent to buzzhairs@gmail.com by Small Business Administration (SBA) · 409 3rd St, SW · Washington DC 20416 · 1-800-827-5722