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Surviving in a Down Economy

Currently, there are challenges in our economy and small businesses all over the country are being impacted.  These challenges are the result of many factors and represent a slowing business cycle.

SBA is developing a number of training materials and tools to help small businesses counter the effects of a slowing economy.  The materials profiled in this section will be expanded as new courses and targeted business tools are developed.

Courses in this area include:

• Marketing 101: Guide to Winning Customers
  
• How to Prepare a Business Plan
  
• How to Prepare a Loan Package
  
• Business Opportunities: A Guide to Winning Federal Contracts