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Intro to the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program

Government agencies reserve contracts for small businesses that are certified in SBA’s contracting programs. The 8(a) Program is to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. This is an introduction to the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program We will review... Who should consider applying When to apply The eligibility requirements What the benefits are And, more!

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SBA 8(a) Certification Program – 4 Parts

Government agencies reserve contracts for small businesses that are certified in SBA’s contracting programs. The 8(a) Program is to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. This is a 4-part weekly series starting October 12, that will take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. To attend the webinars in the 4-part series a $50 fee covers the 4 sessions in the series. SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Dates and Topics: (You...

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Financial Statement Analysis: A Banker’s Perspective

In this workshop come learn what a banker looks for in a loan request. Acquire knowledge in preparing your financials. Lastly, understanding the 3 Basic Financial Statement types. Objectives of this workshop: What a banker looks for in a loan request and how they think about your numbers. Prepare you to talk to a banker about financial statements, and other metrics so they will help you finance your business as needed. Explain in plain language basic financial terms and concepts that small business owners need to know. Review the 3 basic financial statement types: Income Statement; Balance Sheet; and Cash Flow. Gain a better understanding of...

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SBA Federal HUBZone

Learn how to become a HUB Certified Business.The HUBZone program fuels the growth of small businesses in historically underutilized business zones (HUBZones) by providing certification for preferential access to federal contracts. The federal government has a goal to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to HUBZone-certified small businesses each year. HUBZones provide an opportunity for federal contracting assistance to qualified small business concerns located in historically underutilized business zones. They represent an effort to increase employment opportunities, investment, and economic development in these designated areas. If your small business is located in a designated HUBZone, it may be...

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Women-Owned Small Business Certification Workshop

As of July 15, 2022 the certification process for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) and Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs (EDWOSBs) has changed. Updated regulations make it easier for qualified small businesses to participate in the WOSB Federal Contracting Program by improving the customer experience. At the same time, SBA is strengthening oversight and maintaining the integrity of the certification process. Learn more about this program and how you can take advantage of this opportunity in this one hour informative session. Nancy N. Alvarez, Supervisor Business Opportunity Specialist with the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth District Office will facilitate the workshop and will be available...

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SCORE Fort Worth Offering 2 Spanish Language Workshops on October 26th

ARE YOU A HISPANIC THAT DREAM OF STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START AND ENGLISH IS NOT YOUR PRIMARY LANGUAGE?  SCORE Fort Worth is offering two workshops for the first time in Spanish for persons that are that are thinking of starting up their own businesses or are established small business owners. One workshop is called: Sabe Lo Que Se Necesita Para Empezar un Negocio?  The other is called: Como Escribir un Plan de Negocio Efectivo”. We will be presenting them on October 26 in our main training room in downtown Fort Worth at the James. E. Guinn Complex in the...