SBA blog

Each year, as part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members from all 50 states and U.S. territories.

“Nurturing Dreams. Growing Futures.”

According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Business Survey, women-owned businesses generate $2.1 trillion in annual receipts.

Administrator Guzman announces the first major milestones resulting from the SBIC program regulatory and policy reforms designed to accelerate private sector return-seeking investment in economic development and national security.

February is Black History Month. As the SBA celebrates Black entrepreneurs across the nation — especially those who have started Black-owned businesses — we recognize the need for a more representative marketplace.

Starting a business is a true realization of the American Dream. In the spirit of National Entrepreneurship Week, which takes place from February 10-17, the SBA is here to help you get one step closer to accomplishing your goal of business ownership.

. As National Mentoring Month, January is a great time for entrepreneurs—especially emerging small business owners—to consider connecting with a mentor.

For aspiring entrepreneurs, there’s no better New Year’s resolution for 2024 than to make your business dreams a reality.

December is National Write a Business Plan Month. The SBA encourages you to mark the occasion by learning how to put together an efficient, high-quality plan that will increase your chances of small business success in the year ahead.

Another year is nearly in the books. For small business owners, that means the time to start planning for 2024 is now.