National Resource Guide - Small Business …

NATIONAL EDITION

WINTER 2020

Small Business resource guide

START

GROW

EXPAND

YOUR BUSINESS

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CONTENTS

National Edition | Winter 2020

Local Business Funding

Assistance

Programs

8 National Success Story

Jerado and Joyce Reynolds know their local landscape for entrepreneurship support.

11 Your Advocates

12 Find Your Closest

SBA Office

16 Find an EIN

18 How to Start a Business

22 Entrepreneurial Resources

24 Workforce Recruitment

25 Emerging Leaders

26 Opportunities for Veterans

28 Write Your Business Plan

30 National Success Story

Jennifer and Jeff Herbert's meadery has expanded into a multimillion dollar enterprise thanks to SBA assistance.

33 Need Financing?

34 Go Global with

International Trade

36 R&D Opportunities for

High Growth Startups

38 National Success Story

Cheeseburger Baby owner Stephanie Vitori persevered through a financial storm and a natural disaster.

42 Surety Bonds

Contracting

44 National Success Story

Jennifer Rahn steers the course for Admiral Engineering, succeeding as a small business subcontractor.

47 Government Contracting

48 SBA Certification

Programs

49 Woman-Owned Small

Business Certification

ON THE COVER Roberto Ortiz, courtesy of the SBA; Nikolas Williams, courtesy of

Workshops for Warriors; Jeff and Jennifer Herbert, courtesy of Superstition Meadery; Stephanie Vitori, courtesy of the SBA; Jerado and Joyce Reynolds, courtesy of Shana Sureck Photography

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U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

A MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR

I t is my honor to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, leading a dedicated team of talented individuals across America who are focused on helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and expand their small businesses. The SBA is here to support the prosperity and longevity of our nation's small businesses with timely and innovative resources to help them thrive in today's economy. America's entrepreneurs are innovators, risk-takers, and the catalyst for employment opportunities within their communities, and they are what makes our economy so strong and dynamic.

As we enter a new decade of possibilities, small businesses have a remarkable opportunity to continue building upon the success we've seen in our economy over the last three years. As the voice for America's 30 million small businesses, I am eager to advocate on entrepreneurs' behalf as a member of the President's Cabinet. Whether it's seeking access to capital, government contracting opportunities, business mentoring, or assistance with disaster recovery, the SBA is ready and determined to help our customers succeed.

The SBA remains committed to continuing our support of America's entrepreneurs and making an even bigger impact in communities across the country. In particular, the SBA is focused on elevating female entrepreneurs and our military veterans, expanding access to SBA resources

among entrepreneurs in disadvantaged communities, and continuing to prioritize disaster relief.

Within this resource guide, you will learn more about the tremendous tools the SBA provides small businesses through our 68 District Offices and numerous Resource Partners, such as our Small Business Development Centers, our SCORE mentoring network, Women's Business Centers, and Veterans Business Outreach Centers. Featured in this guide are some of the remarkable success stories of entrepreneurs who partnered with the SBA to take their businesses to the next level. The SBA encourages you to also utilize these resources to help strengthen and meet your business goals.

Sincerely,

Jovita Carranza SBA Administrator

WE MAKE SMALL BUSINESS

OUR BUSINESS.

START ? GROW ? EXPAND ? RECOVER

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