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Fund your business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/fund-your-business… Fund your business It costs money to start a business. Funding your … It costs money to start a business. Funding your business is one of the first — and … Fund your business … -
10 steps to start your business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/10-steps-start-your-business… 10 steps to start your business Starting a business involves planning, making key … will help you figure out how much money you’ll need to start your business. If you don’t have that amount on hand, … Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, … -
Register your business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/register-your-business… Register your business Register your business to make it a distinct legal … protection, legal benefits, and tax benefits. More than a sign-up sheet John and Kelly informed the proper … Register your business to make it a distinct legal entity. How and where you need to register … -
Interagency capital resources for small businesses
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Buy an existing business or franchise
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/buy-existing-business-or-franchise… Buy an existing business or franchise Starting a business from scratch can be … reports : Now’s the time to put your detective hat on. To start, get a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC). This … Starting a business from scratch can be challenging. Franchising or … -
Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)
https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-centers-vboc… Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) The Veterans Business … military spouses who are interested in starting or growing a small business. Content What is the Veterans Business … and family members interested in starting or growing a small business. SBA has 31 organizations participating in … -
Merge and acquire businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/merge-acquire-businesses… Merge and acquire businesses You can grow your business by buying or merging with a smaller business. The process is similar to starting a new business, but you need to take extra steps to protect … You can grow your business by buying or merging with a smaller business. The process is similar to starting a new … -
Open a business bank account
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/open-business-bank-account… Open a business bank account Open a business account when you're ready to start accepting or spending money as your business. A … Content Benefits of business bank accounts As soon as you start accepting or spending money as your business, you … Open a business account when you're ready to start accepting or spending money as your business. A … -
Site map
https://www.sba.gov/sitemap… Site map All visitors Business Guide Explore our business guide 10 steps to start your business Plan your business Market research and … Launch your business Pick your business location Choose a business structure Choose your business name Register your … -
Pick your business location
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/pick-your-business-location… Pick your business location Your business location determines the … your business will be subject to. You'll need to make a strategic decision about which state, city, and neighborhood you choose to start your business in. Content Research the best place to … -
Child care business development support
https://www.sba.gov/priorities/small-business-resource-hubs/child-care-business-development-support… Child care business development support SBA supports small business owners who want to start, sustain, or expand their child care business with … Centers helps small business owners start and grow a business positioned for long-term success. These centers … SBA supports small business owners who want to start, sustain, or expand their child care business with … -
Get business insurance
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/get-business-insurance… Get business insurance Business insurance protects you from the unexpected costs of running a business. Accidents, natural disasters, and lawsuits could … from the kind of business structure you choose. A limited liability company (LLC) or a corporation status can … -
Choose a business structure
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/choose-business-structure… Choose a business structure The business structure you choose influences everything from … of your personal assets are at risk. You should choose a business structure that gives you the right balance of … of your personal assets are at risk. You should choose a business structure that gives you the right balance of … -
Office of Veterans Business Development
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-veterans-business-development… Office of Veterans Business Development The mission of this office is to provide … spouses, and family members with programs and services to start, grow and expand their small business. Content About … SBA’s liaison with the military business community and has a number of programs and services to assist aspiring and … -
Choose your business name
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/choose-your-business-name… Choose your business name You can find the right business name with … your business name to protect it You’ll want to choose a business name that reflects your brand identity and doesn’t … it. Now that they’ve picked a name for the business, they start to build its presence online. John and Kelly create a … -
Celebrating 70 years of service to America's small businesses
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization/observances/celebrating-70-years-service-americas-small-businesses… years of service to America's small businesses The Small Business Administration (SBA) was founded under the 1953 … up to the agency’s creation SBA’s creation was largely a response to the pressures of the Great Depression and World … America’s entrepreneurs have relied on SBA support to help start and grow their small businesses. The federal agency has … -
Women-owned businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/women-owned-businesses… specifically for women. Content Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) The Office of Women’s Business … world. Businesses receiving assistance from WBCs see a significantly better success rate than those without … of the program, women leave with a business plan to start their own business or develop an existing one. … -
Homepage
https://www.sba.gov/home… small businesses Learn about new tax cuts Homepage Make a payment to SBA Learn how to make a payment on your SBA loan … host virtual and in-person educational trainings to help start and grow your business. Find upcoming events Make Onshoring Great Again … -
Season of Small Business
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization/observances/season-small-business… Season of Small Business America's small businesses power our economy. This … quarter of their annual revenue. Help us make this year a success WHO are we celebrating: Small businesses, the … and shop local! WHEN does this Season of Small Business start: Right now, and it runs throughout the month of …