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Happy Women's History Month! Did you know there are more than nine million women-owned small businesses in the United States? These entrepreneurs help power America's economy and strengthen communities. Throughout March, SBA is highlighting the valuable contributions of women small business owners.  If you’re starting, growing, expanding a business or recovering from a disaster, the SBA has your back. Learn more Take Your Business Global with Help from SBA Women small business owners: Are you thinking of going global and growing revenues by selling your products and services internationally? Join the SBA, in collaboration with the National Women’s Business Council, for a webinar on March 19 at 2:00 pm ET to learn how you SBA can help you tap in to the $45 trillion global trade economy. Learn more Department of Health & Human Services Webinars for Employers As of January 1, 2020, employers are able to offer their employees individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, allowing businesses to provide their workers with tax-preferred funds to pay for qualified medical expenses, including the cost of health insurance coverage purchased in the individual market. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is hosting webinars on March 19 and April 22 to help you learn about what this means for your business.  Learn more March 9 Webinar: Changes to Women-Owned Small Business Program This summer, changes are coming to the certification process for the Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) and Economically Disadvantaged.  Tune in here on March 9 at 12:30 p.m. ET for a webinar about the changes. Also, visit sba.gov/wosbready to stay updated on the WOSB program. Learn more Department of Labor Webcast Series on Employer-Sponsored Benefits Plans   Operating an employee benefit plan can be challenging, especially for small business owners who have limited time.  To help you understand requirements for retirement or health benefit plans, the Employee Benefits Security Administration is presenting the Getting It Right – Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities webcast series on March 11, 12, and 17.  Learn more Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story Bree Holt founded Atlanta-based Sweetroots Hair Bar, which uses only plant-based products. After securing an SBA-backed loan, she was able buy and renovate a historic building, which helped her expand her business.   Learn more 7 Tax Strategies to Consider When Selling a Business Are you thinking of selling your small business? There will be tax implications. Here are some strategies to keep in mind before you finalize the sale of your business.  Learn more U.S. Small Business Administration 409 3rd St, SW. 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