SBA, Dun & Bradstreet Present Innovate and Thrive: A New Way to Lead Your Business

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) will present a 30-minute, interactive webinar on how small businesses can succeed through innovation Oct. 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. (ET). This unique opportunity is free and open to all small businesses.

During the webinar, small business owners and business experts will discuss how to innovate in a live interactive session utilizing videos, online polling and a Q&A session. Several small businesses included in the webinar demonstrate how using innovative ideas have helped them to thrive. They are:

-- The Thunder Show of Springfield, N.J., -- See how a young wine retailer is using YouTube and other social networks to reach 20-somethings

-- Bike Arc of Palo Alto, Calif. -- Learn how a bicycle owner created a new product line by rethinking how and where to park your bike

-- To-Go-Ware of Berkeley, Calif -- See how one woman's start-up encourages people to reduce their "forkprint" by buying reusable containers and utensils

SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills is featured in the webinar along with savvy business experts, including Stephen Key, an inventor and founder of inventRight.com, and Steve King, founder of Emergent Research and author of a major study on small business. Discussion will focus on:

-- How to recognize innovation when it occurs in your business;

-- The habits of highly successful business owners;

-- New tools to help you stimulate innovation; and

-- How to improve your competitive position in the coming decade.

"Small businesses are the key driver of our nation's economy and innovation that will create jobs and strengthen our competitiveness in the global market," Mills said. "This type of best practice sharing and discussion is another part of SBA's commitment to making sure small businesses have the tools they need to succeed."

Dun & Bradstreet works closely with small businesses to help them establish, manage and grow their businesses and stay informed with relevant topics. "Innovation is clearly a key driver of growth and enables small businesses to compete in today's environment," said Steve Alesio, Chairman & CEO, D&B.

Small businesses can register for the webinar by going to D&B's Small Business Portal at https://dnb.webex.com/dnb/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=713748772.

Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) is a leading business information provider that offers database services that allows business principals to review and update their company information. D&B has a dedicated portal -- http://eupdate.dnb.com -- for small business owners.

The U.S. Small Business Administration, the nation's largest financial backer of small businesses, helps business owners start, run, and grow their businesses, and provides a range of financial, technical, and management assistance. For more on SBA's programs and services visit www.sba.gov

SBA's participation in this cosponsorship does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs, services and cosponsored activities are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. Please contact Trenice Taylor if required at TaylorT2@dnb.com, (973) 921-5977. Cosponsorship Authorization #06-7630-58.

Release Number: 09-70

SOURCE: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)

D&B 
Ana Cano, 212-367-6920 
Ana.Cano@eurorscg.com 
or 
SBA 
Cecelia Taylor, 202-401-3059 
Cecelia.Taylor@sba.gov

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