Happy Independent Retailer Month! Show your favorite small businesses some love by shopping small all year. #indieretail

Earthquakes can strike at any time. #BeReady and prepare your business by: Creating an emergency communication plan Reviewing insurance policies Backing up data Securing equipment Learn more: sba.gov/prepare

Small, independent businesses are a vibrant part of communities across the country and grow America's economy. If you are thinking about starting your own retail business, SBA has resources to help you along the way. Learn more: sba.gov/business-guide… #indieretail

Before disasters like wildfires strike, prepare your business by: Assessing your risk Creating a response plan Practicing your plan with your staff Explore more tips: sba.gov/prepare #WildfireAwareness

Nearly 96% of consumers live outside the US and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries. See if exporting is a good fit for your #smallbusiness: sba.gov/exporting #GoGlobal

Are you looking to #BeYourOwnBoss and start a business? Take the first steps with our #smallbiz guide. Learn the basics of conducting market research, writing a business plan, calculating start-up costs, and more! Get started: sba.gov/business-guide

The SBIR and STTR programs are one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the U.S. Get the details: sbir.gov

SBA-backed loans help small business owners and entrepreneurs get funding who are creditworthy but don’t qualify for conventional financing. Connect with an SBA lender using our #LenderMatch tool: sba.gov/lendermatch

Check out "Does the Federal Government Buy Your Product or Service? Part 2" eventbrite.com/e/does-the-fed… @Eventbrite

If your business is in a declared disaster area due to wildfires, you're eligible to apply for SBA disaster assistance. Learn more: sba.gov/disaster

The U.S. government is the world's largest customer! It buys all types of products and services and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. Learn how you can tap into government contracting and grow your business: sba.gov/contracting

Entrepreneurship is on the rise and SBA’s network of resource partners is here to help, connecting small business owners with training & counseling to start, grow, expand, or recover their businesses. Find local business assistance: sba.gov/local-assistan…

The U.S. Government is the largest consumer in the world, but do they buy what you sell? How do you conduct market research? Join SBA's OCIE District Office to know more. eventbrite.com/e/does-the-fed…

SBA is hiring for the Orange County / Inland Empire District Office. For more info and to apply, please visit usajobs.gov/job/741473200 OR usajobs.gov/job/741472200 SBA Orange County / Inland Empire

Have you experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending? You may be eligible for financial assistance. #USDA #SBA #OCIE

Tomorrow: Join Isabel Casillas Guzman and Small Business Digital Alliance national members for a webinar at 2pm ET and learn about tools and resources to level the playing field for small businesses and help entrepreneurs #GoDigital. Sign up now: smallbusinessdigitalalliance.com/national-webin… #SmallBizDigital

Calling all Veterans, Guard, Reserve and Military Connected Family Members! Join us for Boots to Business Reboot at Murrieta Innovation Center. #SBA #OCIE #MMWCoC #LA_VBOC

The U.S. government is the world's largest customer! It buys all types of products and services and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. Learn how you can tap into government contracting and grow your business: sba.gov/contracting

Join SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman and other leaders at White House Initiative on AA and NHPIs's Economic Summit! This Thursday, 8/8 UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove. Register at: eventbrite.com/e/white-house-…

Please join us for the SBA's OCIE Certifications Webinar and learn about Federal #GovernmentContracting opportunities. ow.ly/9ccN50D1Atv #SBA #SmallBiz #8a #HUBZone #WOSB #VOSB #GovCon