[Fredslist] 2016 National Small Business Week Awards: Are you or someone you know SBA’s Next Winner?

Sun Dec 20 13:59:51 EST 2015

See below from the Small Business Administration.  

Perhaps you?  A client?  Someone you know?
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From: Small Business Administration <news at updates.sba.gov>
Subject: Do You Have An Amazing Success Story? | Online Course: Understanding Your Customer
Date: December 20, 2015 at 9:38:40 AM EST
To: bearak at me.com
Reply-To: news at updates.sba.gov

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2016 National Small Business Week Awards
Are you or someone you know SBA’s Next Winner?
Are you a small business owner with an amazing success story to tell?  If so, submit your nomination today for the 2016 National Small Business Week Awards <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMjIwLjUzMDA1NDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTIyMC41MzAwNTQwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDYwMTA0JmVtYWlsaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&100&&&http://awards.sba.gov/>.  Nominations are currently being accepted online at http://awards.sba.gov <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMjIwLjUzMDA1NDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTIyMC41MzAwNTQwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDYwMTA0JmVtYWlsaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&http://awards.sba.gov/>.

All nominations must be submitted online, postmarked or hand delivered to the nearest SBA District Office <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMjIwLjUzMDA1NDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTIyMC41MzAwNTQwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDYwMTA0JmVtYWlsaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&http://www.sba.gov/districtoffices> no later than 3:00 p.m. ET on January 11, 2016.  Winners will be announced during National Small Business Week, May 1-7, 2016.

National Small Business Week award categories include:
Small Business Person of the Year Award
Small Business Exporter of the Year
Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery
Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery
Federal Procurement Award- Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award
Federal Procurement Award- Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award
Federal Procurement Award- Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence
8(a) Graduate of the Year Award
Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award
Veterans Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service Award
Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award
Jody C. Raskind Lender of the Year
Small Business Investment Company of the Year
Apply online today: http://awards.sba.gov <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMjIwLjUzMDA1NDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTIyMC41MzAwNTQwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDYwMTA0JmVtYWlsaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&103&&&http://awards.sba.gov/>.
SBA’s My Brother’s Keeper Video Series on Millennial Starts-ups 

My Brother’s Keeper <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMjIwLjUzMDA1NDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTIyMC41MzAwNTQwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDYwMTA0JmVtYWlsaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&104&&&https://www.whitehouse.gov/my-brothers-keeper> is President Obama’s initiative to empower young people, particularly young men of color, to improve their life outcomes and overcome barriers to success. Check out Ehinomen Ehikhamenor, known as “Hollywood Hino” entrepreneurial story.

Watch Video <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMjIwLjUzMDA1NDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTIyMC41MzAwNTQwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDYwMTA0JmVtYWlsaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&105&&&https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYyA27oXHDA>
Calling all Women-Owned Small Businesses 
The SBA is seeking input and comments on certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) in connection with the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program (WOSB Program). 

SBA is planning to amend its regulations to implement section 825 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (2015 NDAA). Section 825 of the 2015 NDAA removed the statutory authority allowing WOSBs and EDWOSBs to self-certify. 

SBA intends to draft regulations to implement the statutory changes.  

Review The WOSB and EDWOSB Announcement of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) online <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMjIwLjUzMDA1NDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTIyMC41MzAwNTQwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDYwMTA0JmVtYWlsaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&106&&&https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/search/pagedetails.action?granuleId=2015-31806&packageId=FR-2015-12-18&acCode=FR>. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Brenda J. Fernandez, Procurement Analyst, Office of Policy, Planning and Liaison at brenda.fernandez at sba.gov <mailto:brenda.fernandez at sba.gov> 

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There are many negative consequences of making the wrong hire. And you want to make sure that you have all the right information before you make the decision.

Blog | The Rise of Online Business Lending and What to Look Out For <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMjIwLjUzMDA1NDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTIyMC41MzAwNTQwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDYwMTA0JmVtYWlsaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&108&&&https://www.sba.gov/blogs/rise-online-business-lending-and-what-look-out>
Although online business lending offers speed, convenience, and the opportunity to get funding fast, there are important factors small business owners need to look out for.

Blog | The Franchise Purchasing Process is Not a Race <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMjIwLjUzMDA1NDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTIyMC41MzAwNTQwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDYwMTA0JmVtYWlsaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&109&&&https://www.sba.gov/blogs/franchise-purchasing-process-not-race>
Once you’ve made the decision to seriously look into finding a franchise opportunity to buy, your wheels will really start to turn.

Understanding Your Customer <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMjIwLjUzMDA1NDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTIyMC41MzAwNTQwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDYwMTA0JmVtYWlsaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9QmVhcmFrQG1lLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&110&&&https://www.sba.gov/tools/sba-learning-center/training/understanding-your-customer>

Knowing your customer is a vital part of effectively selling your product or service. This course will introduce you to tools and resources that will help you understand your customer and increase sales.
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The SBA is providing export finance counseling to U.S. small business exporters, to engage commercial lenders and financial institutions, as well as to educate private-sector partners on U.S. government export financing and insurance programs.

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