Monday, September 24, 2012

BUILD A BUSINESS: Resources


[Video] How Small Business Helped NASA Land the Mars Curiosity Rover

SBA NASA G+ Hangout

SBA Administrator Karen Mills and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden recently held a Google+ Hangout with a small business that helped NASA land the Curiosity rover on Mars. Staff from ATA Engineering joined the Hangout to explain their role in the Mars Science Laboratory and how small businesses can expand their markets by working with the Federal government.
 

You’ve Earned a Small Business Opportunity: Entrepreneurship at 50+


Life after 50 opens the door to many opportunities and new interests, and being retired or near retirement may give you the time, resources and experience that will allow you to be more passionate about these than you have ever been before. It may be time to find the answer to the “what’s next” question you’ve been pondering. If you're a 50+ entrepreneur, SBA has a new online course for you and we're co-hosting with AARP a nationwide event on October 2, 2012.


National 8(a) Training Business Matchmaking & Awards Ceremony


Join us on October 10, 2012, in Washington, DC, for an event focusing on minority-owned businesses and their critical role as cornerstones of communities. Representatives from minority-owned businesses can expect to attend informative training sessions and possibly be selected for pre-scheduled business matchmaker meetings with various federal agencies and federal prime suppliers.


5 Essential Online Tax Tools for Small Business Owners from IRS.gov


Have questions about small business taxes? IRS.gov is a resource-rich site home to numerous online tools designed specifically for small business owners and the self-employed. Here’s a quick look at some of what’s available from IRS.gov.


A Country Built On Diversity Leads To An Economy Built To Last

Un país forjado sobre la diversidad brinda una economía perdurable


This September, SBA celebrates the contributions of Hispanic Americans for National Hispanic Heritage Month. We've made great progress in supporting Hispanic-owned small businesses, but there is still work to do. That's why the SBA will continue to ensure that these small business owners get the access and opportunity they need to build successful businesses and create good jobs in our communities.

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