SBA Administrator: My 100-Day Progress Report | Spanish-Language ACA Webinar Series | Employee Fraud: What You Can Do About It |

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. SBA Administrator: My 100-Day Progress Report SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet has been on the job for 100 days! Check out her progress report to learn about the work she's done and the insights she's gained since being sworn in this April. > Read more Affordable Care Act 101 Webinars SBA and Small Business Majority will continue to host free Affordable Care Act 101 weekly webinars so small business owners can learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act and how they can enroll in health insurance marketplaces. Thursday, July 24 at 2 PM ET: Click to Register Thursday, July 31 at 2 PM ET: Click to Register Thursday, August 7 at 2 PM ET: Click to Register Thursday, August 14 at 2 PM ET: Click to Register Thursday, August 21 at 2 PM ET: Click to Register In addition, Spanish-speaking small employers throughout the country can join representatives from SBA, HHS and Small Business Majority for ACA 101 webinars in Spanish. Below are the registration links for the upcoming Spanish-language webinars, which will be held every other Tuesday throughout the summer and fall. SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet will kick off the first webinar on July 22. Tuesday, July 22 at 4 PM ET: Click to Register Tuesday, August 5 at 4 PM ET: Click to Register Tuesday, August 19 at 4 PM ET: Click to Register   SBA & AARP Webinar: Q&A Session to Help You Start Your Business—Ask the Experts! This is your chance to get your small business questions answered by those in the know! Join AARP and SBA on Tuesday, August 12 at 2pm ET to ask about developing your business plan, securing financing, accounting, marketing, bookkeeping and more. > Submit questions and register now Employee Fraud: What You Can Do About It Employees are one of your biggest assets, even though they don't appear on your balance sheet. They help you operate your business and are the faces of your company brand. But employees can also be a big liability if they steal from you. Here's what you can do to protect yourself. > Read more   2014 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference Register now for the nation's premier event for minority businesses, taking place July 31-August 1 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. Join America's most diverse entrepreneurs, business owners and executives to capitalize on actionable opportunities for business growth by: Networking with decision makers from multinational corporations, government representatives and leading entrepreneurs. Accessing information from industry experts about business expansion through capital, contracts, and new markets. Engaging in one-on-one meetings at our business-to-business matchmaking sessions with agency representatives to expand your network and identify opportunities. > Read more and register Webinar: Overview of the 8(a) Business Development Program Interested in the 8(a) Business Development Program? Join our webinar and knowledgeable panelists to make sure you are getting the most out of the benefits of the program. Ask questions and learn how to take your business to the next level on July 23 at 2pm ET. > Click to register   ChallengeHer — Opportunities & Access to Federal Contracts for Women-Owned Small Businesses If you're a woman-owned small business looking to contract with the federal government and seeking assistance on how to navigate in the federal procurement arena, we have good news that can help! > Read more Upcoming ChallengeHER Events: ChallengeHER – Chicago, IL Thursday, August 7 | 8am – 12pm CT > Click to register ChallengeHER – Raleigh, NC Tuesday, August 19 | 8am – 12pm ET > Click to register   Miss a Recent Webinar? Watch It Anytime on YouTube! Our YouTube channel has a variety of playlists and how-to webinars. Here are a few recent webinars that you may have missed, but can watch any time on demand: Making and Receiving Online Payments - Online and Mobile Making Your Small Business Workplace LGBT-Inclusive Social Media Marketing Made Simple   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 ignoble.experiment@arconati.us by Small Business Administration (SBA) · 409 3rd St, SW · Washington DC 20416 · 1-800-827-5722