Federal Contracting Compliance Resources
Small
businesses with federal government contracts can reach out to the
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for assistance in
fulfilling their equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
obligations. The agency offers compliance assistance through various
methods, including online resources, webinars, and coordination with
local offices. Get the latest news from OFCCP by signing up to get OFCCP emails today!
You Should Export –
U.S Commercial Service Exporting Videos Get You Started
What’s next for your business? There is a world of opportunity for your
company to expand beyond U.S. borders. If you aren’t sure how to start exporting, the U.S. Department of
Commerce’s U.S. Commercial Service makes it easy on export.gov. Each year, thousands of U.S. companies turn
to them to leverage their global trade expert network in more than 100 U.S.
cities and 75 countries.
Watch the first video today to get started. The entire series
includes topics:
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Get Ready to Export - Learn about evaluating
your company’s readiness and creating a plan.
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Plan Your Market Entry Strategy – Find
out how to choose the best markets and position your company for success.
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Find Foreign Buyers – Understand the
different ways you can find buyers.
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Get Paid and Finance Your Export
Transaction – Avoid payment problems by learning about financing options.
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Make the Export Sale – Discover how to
manage the paperwork and preparing your product for shipment.
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Intellectual Property Rights and
International Business Culture – Complete your understanding of how to
protect your product and put your best foot forward.
The videos are short, so you can watch an entire series
within a 10-15 minute block of time. It’s worth a few minutes to see how your
company can tap into international opportunities.
Small Business Success Virtual Conference
Thursday, June 8, 2017
12:00pm – 5:00pm EST / 9:00am - 2:00pm PST
Don’t
miss the Small Business Success Virtual Conference on June 8th, powered by
SCORE and Verisign! This half-day event offers educational webinars,
one-on-one mentoring sessions, exhibitor booths and networking chat rooms to
give you the information you need to succeed as a small business owner.
Webinar topics include:
- Digital Marketing Demystified (The Best Darn Digital Marketing Session Ever!)
- How To Grow Your Startup Sales Funnel in 7 Steps
- Build a Strong Credit Profile to Increase Your Options When Applying for a
Business Loan
- Harnessing the Power of the Internet to Make Your Small Business Shine
- Understanding the Key Clauses in Your Commercial Lease: What You Need to Know
Before You Sign
- 6 Ways SCORE Can Help You Succeed
- Hire with Confidence: How to Comply with “Ban the Box” and Other Trending
Hiring Laws
- Location, Location, Location! 14 Little-Known Factors to Consider When Choosing
the Right Location for Your Retail Business
- Omnichannel Marketing for Small Businesses
- Know Your Key Numbers
- 5 Online Marketing Tricks Sure To Get You More Customers
>Register
Here
BLOG | 5 Ways To Get Credit For Your Business
Did you know business credit can be just as important as having personal credit?
It’s essential for small businesses to get credit so they can have
access to the financing needed to cover any unforeseen expenses, manage
cash flow and grow. In fact, studies have shown that over 65% off all
business owners use credit for business purchases.
Now building business credit may seem like an intimidating process –
especially if your company is a startup. But the good news is it’s not.
BLOG | May is World Trade Month
As the world's largest economy and the largest exporter and importer of
goods and services, trade is critical to America's prosperity. Leading
the way are small and medium-sized U.S. businesses who account for
nearly 98 percent of the roughly 300,000 companies that export. In
recognition of one of the most rapidly growing and changing sectors of
the U.S. economy, May is designated as World Trade Month.
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Growing An Established Company
You have started your business and now you think you are ready to grow.
How do you really know if you and your company are ready for the next
step? This course will help you determine if a growth opportunity is
right for you.
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