Podcasts

SBA podcasts offer expert insight and guidance about starting your own business. Whether you’re sitting down to write your business plan, wondering about your legal obligations, or researching your financing options, you’ll find the information you need right here.

Essential Guide to Starting Your Own Business for Young Entrepreneurs

Audio companion to the free online course to help young entrepreneurs get started with business formation Listen to this podcast.
Native American Small Businesses Growing and Going Strong: SBA Ensures Access to Resources

Featuring Chris James, Assistant Administrator Office of Native American Affairs U.S. Small Business Administration Native American small business ownership is on the rise. Today, Native Americans continue to make significant ...
Rebuilding After a Disaster: SBA's role in Disaster Recovery

Interview with James Rivera, Associate Administrator Office of Disaster Assistance When a natural disaster strikes, the loss can be immeasurable, but it doesn't have to take you out of the game. From recovery loans, to ...
When Duty Calls: SBA Has Help for Reserve Component Small Business Owners and Employees

Featuring Bill Elmore, Associate Administrator Office of Veterans Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration More than 90,000 National Guard and Reserve personnel are now on active status. For some small business ...
Is Entrepreneurship for You?

Featuring Cheryl Mills, Associate Deputy Administrator Office of Entrepreneurial Development U.S. Small Business Administration Each year more than 600,000 new businesses are started in the United States. Many will succeed ...
Check List for Starting a Business

Featuring Wendy Baumann, President Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp. Milwaukee, Wisconsin How can a prospective entrepreneur know if he or she is ready to start a business? This checklist helps you identify ...
Selecting a Business That Fits

Lou Davenport SCORE District Director Eastern Pennsylvania It is said, the secret to starting a successful business is to “Find a Need and Fill It.” However, starting a business must be pursued for the right reasons ...
Creating a Business Plan

Don Martin Business Counselor and Trainer from the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center at Kutztown University If you are thinking about starting or expanding a small business, having a good business plan may be the ...
Making Your Business Plan Work for You

Featuring Ernie Post, Director Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center Kutztown University Kutztown, Pennsylvania A business plan is a tool to help you effectively manage your business. But if your business plan is ...
SBA and Count Me In: Working Together to Help Women Entrepreneurs Start, Grow and Succeed

Featuring Nell Merlino, the founder, President, and CEO of Count Me In Nell provides information for women entrepreneurs seeking access to financial resources. She also discusses the partnership that Count Me In and the SBA ...