The U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week two-day virtual summit is happening Tuesday and Wednesday.
This year’s event will include educational presentations by experts, an exhibit hall, networking, and a mentoring lounge where you can get your questions answered. The event is free to attend for both established and aspiring business owners.
Here is what is on the schedule for Tuesday:
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11:00am-12:00pm
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Visa Economic & Small Business Outlook – Recession: To Be or Not to Be?
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12:05pm-1:05pm
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Embrace the Connected World: How to Leverage IoT for Small Business
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1:10pm-2:10pm
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Simple Steps to Write and Follow a Sustainable Business Plan that Ensures You Achieve Your Goals
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2:15pm-3:15pm
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Small Business Growth in the Age of AI: A Conversation on Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges
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3:20pm-4:20pm
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Unlock the Power of AI in Email Marketing to Sell More
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4:25pm-5:25pm
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Getting Creative with Ads
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5:30pm-6:30pm
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Cybersecurity & Your Small Business
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Here is what is on the schedule for Wednesday:
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10:00am-11:00am
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Fueling Growth: The Impact Digitizing Payments Has On Your Business
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11:05am-12:05pm
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Evolving Your Small Business with the Power of 5G
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12:10pm-1:10pm
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Small Business Payment Strategies to Optimize Your Payment Processes
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1:15pm-2:15pm
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Future-Proofing Your Small Business for Long-Term Success
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2:20pm-3:20pm
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The Future of Commerce: 2023 Edition
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3:25pm-4:25pm
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Growing Your Business and Making an Impact with E-Commerce
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4:30pm-5:30pm
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Tapping Tech to Elevate Performance, Productivity, and Profitability
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5:30pm-6:30pm
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Ushering in the Second Half of 2023: Key Insights for SMBs
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For more than 50 years, the SBA has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. NSBW is co-hosted by SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of SBA.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman delivered remarks in the White House Rose Garden on Monday. You can watch them in the video below:
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