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We are just a few days away from 2020! If you are ready to start your small business, the SBA has your back. As the nation's only go-to resource and voice for small businesses, the SBA provides counseling, capital and contracting expertise so you can confidently start, grow, expand or recover.  Learn more Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story Wright Gymnastics was faced with a problem many small businesses have. It was growing fast, attracting a lot of clients and adding new classes. CEO Casey Wright turned to the SBA to help finance her expansion. With help from SBA-backed loans, Wright grew to multiple locations and created her own physical education curriculum.  Read Casey's story We Want to Hear Your Story The clock is ticking! National Small Business Week Awards are due no later than 3:00 p.m. ET on January 7, 2020. Winners will be announced during National Small Business Week, May 3-9, 2020. Submit your nomination for a chance to receive one of the nation’s highest honors for small business achievement. Submit your nomination The 8 Rules Franchisees Must Follow In franchising it’s all about the rules. That’s how the business model was setup. And because of that, it works. To that end, it’s fair to say that if you become the owner of a franchise, it would behoove you to follow the rules. Because doing so is a proven way to increase your chances of success. Learn more "International Defense Sales Webinar Series:   Spotlight Asia - India, Malaysia, and Singapore"    January 23, 2020, 1 - 2 p.m. ET $25 per participant     Learn about policies supporting U.S. defense sales and the support mechanisms to assist U.S. companies in the Asia region.  Join Dak Hardwick, Assistant Vice President of International Affairs, Aerospace Industries Association; Holly Haverstick, Weapons Division Chief, Defense Security Cooperation Agency; Captain Dan Fillion, Chief, Office of Defense Cooperation; Erick Kish, Senior Commercial Officer for U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, New Dehli, India, US. Department of Commerce; and Robert McEntire, Senior International Trade Specialist, Office of Aerospace and Defense, Industry and Analyses, U.S. Department of Commerce, in this dialogue.  Exporting Mechanics Webinar Series II  The U.S. Commercial Service, the export promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, has partnered with The NCBFAA Educational Institute (NCBFAA), to present an exporting mechanics webinar series focused on more leading and progressive topics.  The series will provide U.S. small and medium-sized businesses with more advanced information that they need to help them increase exports abroad, while increasing employment and jobs in the United States.    *The content for all topics will last within an hour, but sometimes, the question and answer session will last beyond the hour based on the number of participants on the webinar."   Event: Commodity Jurisdiction  Date:  January 14, 2020 Time:  1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET Cost:  $25 per participant Learn what "Commodity Jurisdiction" is and how it affects exporters. Event: Drop Shipments & Routed Transactions  Date:  February 18, 2020 Time:  2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET Cost:  $25 per participant Learn how drop shipments and routed transactions are handled as a supply chain management method and how this can be an advantage in exporting.  Event: Cultural Sensitivity Program  Date:  March 10, 2020 Time:  2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET Cost:  $25 per participant Learn about cultural norms, traveling overseas, cultural understanding with negotiations, and the duty of care for employees. Event:  ACE Export Reports for Compliance Date:  April 14, 2020 Time:  2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET Cost:  $25 per participant Learn how to cover the ACE reporting that will assist in international transactions and staying compliant.    For more information, go to NCBFAA Would you rather save $5,000 or lose 5 pounds? by Gretchen Abraham Division of Consumer & Business Education If you picked the money, you’re not alone. As we start 2020, many of us are making financial resolutions. Of course, saving more or paying down debt sounds great, but getting started can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry – the FTC has five ideas for things you can do to start the new year off right.Read more > Mind your work-at-home business by Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Starting a work-at-home business can give you the flexibility to set your own hours and be your own boss. But when you search online or get ads by email, you’ll often find scammers instead of a real opportunity. Read more >