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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Small Businesses Win in SBA's FY2013 Federal Procurement Scorecard Last week, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet announced that for the first time in 8 years, the federal government has met its annual 23% goal for small business contracting. This has resulted in more than $83 billion dollars of revenue for small businesses.  > Read more   Webinar: Choosing a Retirement Solution for Your Small Business  Get practical information and helpful tips to understand and compare the options of starting and operating a retirement savings plan for your small business. Join representatives from the Department of Labor on Wednesday, August 6 at 2pm ET to learn more, ask questions and get started saving. > Read more and register   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, 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.  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   Should You Look At Pet Franchise Ownership? Interested in franchises? The pet industry is huge and it continues to grow, with or without a strong economy. Not many industries can claim to do that. Here are some insights from expert Joel Libava to help you decide if pet franchise ownership might be right for you. > Read more 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   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