📊 America’s more than 33 million small businesses: · Make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses · Employ 61.6 million workers · Generate 32.6% percent of known export value Small businesses POWER our economy! 🚀🇺🇸 Explore resources for your #SmallBiz: https://www.sba.gov
SBA Rhode Island District Office
Government Administration
Providence, Rhode Island 414 followers
We help small businesses access funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery.
About us
SBA Rhode Island District Office Services we provide Our office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed. Areas we serve The Rhode Island District Office services the entire state of Rhode Island.
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https://www.sba.gov/ri
External link for SBA Rhode Island District Office
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Founded
- 1953
Updates
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Whether selling in person or online, offering multiple payment methods, such as credit cards, digital wallets and click-to-pay options, can make it easier for customers to complete their purchases, leading to increased sales and customer satisfaction. By embracing digital payment processing methods, small businesses can cater to their customers' diverse preferences and stay competitive in an increasingly cashless economy. U.S. Small Business Administration resource partner SCORE Mentors created a comprehensive guide on digital payment options for small businesses. https://lnkd.in/exdjKcc3
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💡 #ThursdayTip: Before you launch a business, make sure you've got the right insurance coverage! Learn more: https://www.sba.gov/launch
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📢 Announcement 📢 U.S. Small Business Administration is upgrading how our customers apply for and manage their federal contracting certifications. Here is what you need to know: •SBA’s certification upgrade starts in August 1, 2024. The system will pause accepting new applications while the system is being updated. This means you have one week to submit your applications. • If your application is in progress or you submit by July 31, 2024, your application will continue to be processed during the upgrade period in the order received. • Initial certification applications will not be accepted during the upgrade period. Which certifications are impacted by the upgrade? • Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) • Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) • 8(a) Business Development Program • Veteran Small Business Certification (VOSB) • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) • Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) Program Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g5kTkqqJ
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U.S. Small Business Administration announces $3 Million in new grant funding to strenthen cybersecurity infrastructure for emerging small businesses. Deadline to apply is August 2, 2024. Learn how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/e-3eyR_m
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Effective August 1, 2024, SBA's newest pilot program 7(a) Working Capital Pilot (WCP) expands small businesses' access to credit lines. The WCP offers a newly structured line of credit, made by 7(a) lenders and backed by the SBA, designed to give greater flexibility than a traditional term loan. Download the 7(a) WCP Program Guide here: https://lnkd.in/gwZh3FHW
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👋 Hello! ¡Hola! Ciao! No matter what language you speak, SBA can help. Information about programs, services, and resources is available: ✅ In English: https://www.sba.gov ✅ En Español: https://www.sba.gov/es ✅ In other languages: https://lnkd.in/g-H8d6gP
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The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants are for established U.S. businesses seeking to do one of the following activities: ✔ Participate in trade missions. ✔ Translation fees ✔ Design of market media ✔ Tradeshow exhibitions ✔ Participate in export training workshops Small businesses looking to start or expand their global customer reach can use resources offered by state entities that have received STEP funding. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ee6vPh2e
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