SBA Launches New Military Spouse Small Business Training Program

Military spouses are resourceful, creative, and resilient – characteristics that make great entrepreneurs. Small business ownership can be a transportable, flexible option that complements a military career and there is an abundance of resources to help military spouse business owners at any stage of entrepreneurship.

Recently, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a new program to help military spouses better access employment by becoming their own boss. Read more

SBA Events

SBA Roadshow - Columbus
SBA Georgia District Office

The Georgia District Office is taking the knowledge of the U.S. Small Business Administration on the road to Columbus, GA! Our goal is to inform area businesses of the tools and resources available to assist them with planning, launching, managing, and growing in their businesses. If you are an entrepreneur seeking to establish your business, or an existing business seeking to advance and grow your business, this event will offer tangible solutions designed to help you get over your obstacles.

Tuesday, August 29, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
 

South DeKalb Pop-Up Business Incubator at New Life Church Campus
SBA Georgia District Office and Decide DeKalb

Meet with federal, state, local government agency plus financial partners to move your business forward. Workshops and one-on-one sessions.


Thursday, August 31, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
 

SBA Resource Partners Events and Training

Getting Started in Business!
Greater Wealth Works Women’s Business Center

A 6-week business planning course to start you on your entrepreneurial journey and set you up for success. This course gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to work one-on-one and in a class setting to learn and practice new strategies to prepare for their business launch.

Mondays, August 21 to September 25, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Digital Ads to Drive Sales
Small Business Development Center

Having a strong digital presence is important for all types of businesses but making that happen can be a challenge. In this workshop, marketing experts will teach you how to get noticed online by using well-crafted digital advertising.

Wednesday, August 23, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Annual Speed Coaching Event
ACE Women’s Business Center, Atlanta Region

Speed Coaching is speed dating with an entrepreneurial twist! This is a unique opportunity for interactive access to business and financial experts under one roof. Meet one-on-one with successful business coaches in 30-minute increments to discuss strategies and solutions that are right for your business. *Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required. No walk-ins*


Thursday, August 24, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Boots to Business – REBOOT (Online)
GA Veterans Business Outreach Center

Start your entrepreneurship journey with foundational entrepreneurial education and training program for transitioning service members, including national guard and Reserve, Veterans of all eras and spouses.

Saturday & Sunday, August 26-27, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Making the Most of Email Marketing + Automation
Small Business Development Center

During this webinar, marketing expert Laura Thompson will explore options for launching an email program, ways to optimize an existing program and opportunities for leveraging automation to support your business goals.

Monday, August 28, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Boots to Business – REBOOT (Warner Robins AFB)
GA Veterans Business Outreach Center

Veterans have the character, discipline and skills needed to succeed as small business owners and entrepreneurs. Wondering what it takes and how you can prepare? Enroll in Boots to Business Reboot.

Tuesday & Wednesday, August 29-30, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Small Business Access to Capital
ACE Women’s Business Center, Atlanta Region

Looking for funds for your business? Join us and learn about our loan products and requirements, business plan tool, who is funding start-ups and all the resources ACE & the Women's Business Center offer to support small businesses.


Wednesday, August 30, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE