Australian Digital Alliance

Small Business Digital Alliance Publishes Library of Free Digital Tools from National Members, Fortune 500 Companies Available to Small Businesses

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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In line with the Biden-Harris Administration’s focus on building a better America, the SBDA’s digital tools will help small businesses create competitive advantages and lower the barriers to entry to entrepreneurship for all aspiring small business owners, especially those from historically underserved and disadvantaged communities. Beyond access to technical skills development and tools, the SBDA will play a significant role in helping entrepreneurs expand their networks -- a key component for small businesses as they seek new customers and stronger relationships with vendors, lenders, and other stakeholders needed for success. Small businesses can also partake in regional educational and networking events hosted through collaboration of the SBA, Business Forward, Inc., and the SBDA’s national members.

Key Points: 
  • These resources are being provided by some of Americas most respected leaders in business, government, economic development, and other aligned spaces.
  • Since launching, the SBDA has brought on LinkedIn and Microsoft as national members.
  • Small businesses can also partake in regional educational and networking events hosted through collaboration of the SBA, Business Forward, Inc., and the SBDAs national members.
  • Small businesses can navigate the SBDA national members tools and resources through the library for more personalized learning by visiting smallbusinessdigitalalliance.com .

SBA Recognizes Office of International Trade 2022 Export Lender Award Winners

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Washington, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognized Office of International Trade 2022 Export Lender Award winners for their efforts to increase access to capital for U.S. companies by providing international trade financing to small businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognized Office of International Trade 2022 Export Lender Award winners for their efforts to increase access to capital for U.S. companies by providing international trade financing to small businesses.
  • This year, the SBA selected TD Bank and GBC International Bank as the Export Lenders of the Year and Byline Bank as the International Trade Lender of the Year, respectively.
  • We are honored to recognize TD Bank, GBC International Bank, and Byline Bank with the SBAs Export Lender Awards for 2021.
  • The export financing provided by our lending partners is crucial to bridging that gap and allowing small businesses to open new markets, said SBA Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade, Gabriel Esparza.

ZenBusiness Joins Small Business Digital Alliance as Founding National Member

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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ZenBusiness , the only one-stop guided platform to help entrepreneurs launch, run, and grow a successful business, has joined the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA) as a National Member.

Key Points: 
  • ZenBusiness , the only one-stop guided platform to help entrepreneurs launch, run, and grow a successful business, has joined the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA) as a National Member.
  • As a founding member of the SBDA, ZenBusiness will work closely with other leading businesses, elected leaders and administration officials to connect current and aspiring entrepreneurs with the digital tools and resources for their businesses.
  • Today, every small business is a digital business.
  • ZenBusiness will work closely with the SBDA to support the countrys growing small business sector by providing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs access to some of its business formation, education and financial services tools.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Corporate America, Chambers, Local Small Business Leaders Applaud New SBDA Digital Initiative for Entrepreneurs

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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Today, we are building on that success by collaborating with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Forwards Small Business Digital Alliance as a national member.

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  • Today, we are building on that success by collaborating with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Forwards Small Business Digital Alliance as a national member.
  • Teresa Ward-Maupin, Senior Vice President of Digital and Customer Experience, Comcast Business: Were delighted to partner with Business Forward and the Small Business Digital Alliance to further empower and strengthen investments in small businesses.
  • As a founding member of the U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Forwards Small Business Digital Alliance, were helping even more underrepresented businesses access digital tools, training, and resources.
  • Corridor Business Journal (Iowa) | Small Business Digital Alliance announces national members: The Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA) announced its national members.

Small Business Digital Alliance Announces National Members and First Slate of Events

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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A list of free virtual and in-person events hosted by the SBDA can be found below.

Key Points: 
  • A list of free virtual and in-person events hosted by the SBDA can be found below.
  • These events will feature discussions on small business trends and showcase the free digital tools small businesses can take advantage of through the SBDA.
  • More events will be announced in the coming weeks, and the schedule is subject to changes.
  • The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality.

U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Forward Announce Launch of the “Small Business Digital Alliance”

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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Beyond access to technical skills development and tools, the SBDA will play a significant role in helping entrepreneurs expand their networks -- a key component for small businesses as they seek new customers and stronger relationships with vendors, lenders, and other stakeholders needed for success. Specifically, through the SBDA, the SBA and Business Forward will convene some of America’s most respected leaders in business, government, economic development, and other aligned spaces to facilitate cooperation and help small business owners fully harness the power of technology to fuel growth.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Business Forward, Inc., a non-profit organization working with small business leaders in support of policies promoting Americas economic competitiveness, announced the launch of the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA) .
  • Through our new Small Business Digital Alliance and agreement with Business Forward, the SBA will help more small businesses accelerate their online and social media strategies to power their businesses in e-commerce and better engage with their customers where they are, said Administrator Guzman.
  • A list of Members of the Small Business Digital Alliance will be released in the coming weeks.
  • The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality.