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https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/buy-existing-business-or-franchise… Buy an existing business or franchise Starting a business … marketing plans, and even help getting funding. When you buy a franchise, you get the right to use the name, logo, and … an existing business. Review the full landscape : Look at the existing infrastructure and make sure you understand …
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Buy assets and equipment
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/buy-assets-equipment… Buy assets and equipment Your business will need special … structured differently, so look into the details of your offer to make sure you’re getting something that works for … are sold "as is" by auction or negotiated sale either online, in-person, or both. State governments tend to have a … -
Digital SBA
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Marketing and sales
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/marketing-sales… and sales Make a marketing plan to persuade consumers to buy your products or services, then decide how you’ll accept … methods you’ll use, like retail, wholesale, or your own online store. Explain each step your customer takes once they … information. Some online payment service providers offer free shopping cart services to businesses. Example … -
Choose a business structure
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/choose-business-structure… to taxes and how much of your personal assets are at risk. You should choose a business structure that gives … together. There are two common kinds of partnerships: limited partnerships (LP) and limited liability partnerships … be taxed, and can be held legally liable. Corporations offer the strongest protection to its owners from personal … -
Post-servicing actions
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/loan-guaranty-centers/commercial-loan-service-centers/post-servicing-actions… Commercial Loan Service Center (CLSC) . How do I submit an Offer in Compromise? An SBA Form 1150 - Offer in Compromise … 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of any deadline. At a minimum, the request must include: A detailed … Submit documents: CLSC - Fresno Post Servicing (box.com) Last updated August 20, 2025 … -
Veteran-owned businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses… succeed, our custom courses are available in-person and online. Learn the basics of owning a business and get access … . Small businesses owned by veterans may also qualify to buy surplus government property . Veterans in manufacturing … Centers (VBOCs) are available nationwide. These centers offer business plan workshops, concept assessments, … -
Military spouse businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/military-spouse-businesses… journey. Free training SBA has programs available at over 180 locations and online. Read through to find what best suits your current … of veterans, National Guard or Reserves members Offered online or in local communities SBA also funds training … -
Register your business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/register-your-business… governments. In some cases, you don’t need to register at all. If you conduct business as yourself using your legal … IRS . Register with state agencies If your business is a limited liability company (LLC), corporation, partnership, or … work in the state Some states allow you to register online, and some states make you file paper documents in … -
Merge and acquire businesses
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Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)
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SBA debt relief
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Open a business bank account
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/open-business-bank-account… gotten your federal EIN . Most business bank accounts offer perks that don't come with a standard personal bank account. Protection . Business banking offers limited personal liability protection by keeping your … account is easy once you've picked your bank. Simply go online or to a local branch to begin the process. Here are … -
Get help with your PPP loan
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program/get-help-your-ppp-loan… PPP loans. All others can continue to set up and manage online payments at Pay.gov. Stay in touch with SBA Sign up to receive email … -
Export finance programs
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/export-products/international-sales/sba-export-products… investments to compete with other importers. These loans offer a combination of fixed asset, working capital … -
Employee life
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/work-sba/employee-life… Employee life At SBA, we work to make America's small businesses stronger. … Small Business Administration. Benefits Compensation We offer competitive salaries on the GS schedule. We also offer … external training opportunities. Peer to peer workshops Online training modules Government training COR training … -
VOSB and SDVOSB protest and appeals
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-hearings-appeals/vosb-sdvosb-protest-appeals… presents credible evidence that the concern is not at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more veterans or … for the contract at issue. The finding of ineligibility is limited to that contract and will not affect the underlying … contracting officer, SBA, VA, any concern that submits an offer for a specific set-aside VOSB or SDVOSB contract or … -
Operate as a surety partner or agent
https://www.sba.gov/partners/surety-bond-partners-agents/operate-surety-partner-or-agent… Agencies applying for first-time access must designate at least one individual as the CAFS Authorizing Official for … sureties The Quick Bond Guarantee is for contracts valued at $500,000 or less, with some exclusions. A Prior Approval … -
Directory of STEP awardees
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Surety bond agency directory
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/surety-bonds/surety-bond-agency-directory