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Dear Bridget,


The U.S. Small Business Administration has requested that we share these two new resources. We hope you find them beneficial as you work with your SCORE clients.


SBA Certification Programs Demo


Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm EDT


You are invited to join us for a demo of SBA certification programs under MySBA:


• 8(a) Business Development Program

• Women-Owned Small Business Programs

• Veteran Contracting Assistance Programs

• HUBZone Program


We will be sharing details on the following customer experience improvements:


• One log-in

• One common application

• One document repository

• Common terminology 

• Common business rules for Returns and Processing

• Common decision timeline

• Streamlined, timely review process

• Single portal customer service support

REGISTER

SBA Business Resilience Guide


The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the release of its new Business Resilience Guide, a comprehensive resource for small business owners who may not be familiar with disaster preparation. The guide, which has six sections on planning and recovering from disasters, includes best practices and template forms to help mitigate disasters for America’s entrepreneurs and help them rebuild stronger.


This easy-to-follow guide leads business owners through creating a robust resilience plan, covering crucial areas such as:


  • Understanding their current landscape: This involves documenting essential operations and identifying dependencies.
  • Identifying key partnerships: It is crucial for seamless business continuity to recognize and nurture relationships with important vendors, suppliers and collaborators.
  • Safeguarding vital resources: The guide emphasizes the importance of data backup, cybersecurity measures and infrastructure protection.
  • Strengthening financial readiness: Strategies for managing cash flow, securing emergency funding and minimizing financial losses.
  • Embracing proactive mitigation: This section delves into strategies for minimizing the impact of potential disruptions through risk assessment and mitigation tactics.
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years.


Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we can deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost. Learn more about SCORE.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

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