SBA launches new, free online digital learning platform

WASHINGTON – Jovita Carranza, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced recently the launch of Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses. Ascent offers tips on preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing, business financial strategy development and more.

Ascent is a joint initiative between the White House, the SBA, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Designed to support women entrepreneurs looking to remain resilie...