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            • Get tips to prepare your business for Small Business Saturday and the holiday shopping season, nominate your business for National Small Business Week awards, and more!

              EconomicPress Release

              Illustration of a main street with small businesses, trees, food truck, Shop Small logo, SBA logo and the following text: Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2024. Cosponsorship Authorization #24-57-C. SBA?s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity

              Next week! Small Business Saturday is November 30, a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. When your dollars stay in your community, you help small businesses thrive and your neighborhood prosper. Please join SBA and organizations across the country in supporting your local small businesses by shopping small. 

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              Illustration featuring a business with holiday decorations. Text reads "How to Prepare Your Business for the Holidays"

              As a small business owner, chances are you’ve been gearing up for the annual post-Thanksgiving surge in consumer spending and for Small Business Saturday. 

               
              And you’re not alone: Recent research suggests the overwhelming majority of independently owned businesses attribute more than a quarter of their annual sales to holiday shopping. 

              You can prepare your business for the holiday shopping season with these tips.

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              Illustration of main street businesses, fireworks, a trophy and the following text: 2025 National Small Business Week awards. Now accepting nominations! The SBA logo and sba.gov/nsbw are at the bottom.
              Are you the next Small Business Person of the Year?
              SBA is currently accepting nominations for the National Small Business Week awards. For over 60 years, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to our nation’s economy. Submit your National Small Business Week award nominations by December 5 at 4pm ET. 

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              Collage of photos including images showing recent storm damage and SBA Business Recovery Center signs. Text reads: "The SBA is dedicated to empowering you as you rebuild and move forward by offering low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses. Reach out today to learn how we can support your recovery journey!" SBA Disaster Recovery logo is at the bottom.
              Last month, SBA announced that it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program after warnings that funding would soon run out following increased demand from Hurricane Helene.
              SBA’s loan application portal remains open, SBA’s disaster centers and in-person staff remain deployed across the country, and the agency will continue to accept new applications and ready borrowers to get their disaster loan offers as soon as possible -- once Congress appropriates funds. Apply for assistance. For more help with your application, call (800) 659-2955. 
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              In today’s competitive market, a strong personal brand can set you apart and help drive your business forward. 
              Join SBA resource partner SCORE for a webinar on Tuesday, November 26 at 1pm ET to learn about the elements of personal branding and how to build an authentic, effective brand that resonates with your customers. 
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              Alaska Native corporations help strengthen Native communities for future generations. 
              One example is Akima, a subsidiary of NANA Regional Corporation, that participates in SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program. The program provides training, technical assistance and other services to help small businesses, Alaska Native corporations, Community Development Corporations, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations compete for government contracting opportunities.
              After winning several contracts, Akima is giving back. For instance, Akima’s internship program offers hands-on experience and mentorship to provide tomorrow’s leaders the skills they need to succeed.
              Learn more about resources for Native-owned businesses.

              Get tips to prepare your business for Small Business Saturday and the holiday shopping season, nominate your business for National Small Business Week awards, and more!