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Pandemic Response Oversight
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/pandemic-response-oversight… Economic Injury Disaster Loan Applications Submitted from Foreign IP Addresses July 19, 2022 22-16 SBA’s COVID-19 … Approximately $1.5 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds to Buy Arizona Home, Sports Cars, and Other Properties October … March 7, 2022 Georgia Man Who Used COVID Relief Funds To Buy Pokemon Card Sentenced To Prison March 2, 2022 District … -
Strengthen your cybersecurity
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/strengthen-your-cybersecurity… Network (VPN). A VPN will connect to your network securely from their location. Use antivirus software and keep all … and update them regularly. Antivirus software can be found online from a variety of different vendors. All software … to threats to help keep systems secure. DHS also offers free cyber hygiene vulnerability scanning for small … -
Increasing access to capital
https://www.sba.gov/priorities/american-manufacturers/increasing-access-capital… SBA loans help small manufacturers obtain capital ranging from $500 to $5 million. Content SBA loans for capital The … be able to obtain the desired credit on reasonable terms from non-Federal, non-State, and non-local government sources … SBA loans help small manufacturers obtain capital ranging from $500 to $5 million. … -
Minority-owned businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/minority-owned-businesses… of minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs from underserved communities. Content Counseling and training … programs to help entrepreneurs start, expand, or recover from disasters. You can learn more about funding options for … of minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs from underserved communities. … -
Military spouse businesses
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Years past
https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/years-past… Years past See highlights from previous National Small Business Week events. Previous … Inc. Lumberton, NC 2008 Shawn Christopher Boyer SnagAJob.com, Inc. Glen Allen, VA 2009 Jeanna R. Sellmeyer ASSET … See highlights from previous National Small Business Week events. … -
Types of contracts
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/types-contracts… different ways of contracting that can help you win awards from the federal government. Content Set-aside contracts for … different ways of contracting that can help you win awards from the federal government. … -
Women's Business Centers
https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/womens-business-centers… Women's Business Centers WBCs provide free, to low-cost counseling and training and focus on women … WBCs provide free, to low-cost counseling and training and focus on women … -
Open a business bank account
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/open-business-bank-account… allow you to accept credit and debit card transactions from your customers. You can open a business bank account … account is easy once you've picked your bank. Simply go online or to a local branch to begin the process. Here are … Ownership agreements Business license Need help? Get free business counseling Find counselors Last updated May 19, … -
Expand to new locations
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Resources for SBA employees affected by a Reduction in Force
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Operate as an intermediary
https://www.sba.gov/partners/lenders/microloan-program/operate-intermediary… available per state. The intermediary must contribute, from non-federal sources, an amount equal to 15 percent of any loan that it receives from SBA. The contribution may not be borrowed. For purposes … is not required to make any payments, but interest accrues from the date that SBA disburses the loan proceeds to the … -
Manage your finances
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/manage-your-finances… and analyzing segments of your business, like comparing online sales to face-to-face sales. Cost-benefit analysis … maintain a sustainable balance between profit and loss. From development and operations to recurring and nonrecurring … $1,000 each year, and you’d also have to spend $2,000 to buy outdoor tables and chairs. Your cost-benefit analysis … -
Reporting identity theft
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/reporting-identity-theft… completed SBA Declaration of Identity Theft form Report online If you know the loan number of the suspected … PPP identity theft to SBA, you will typically hear from SBA about next steps within two to three business days, … credit report regularly. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com , the only authorized source for obtaining the free … -
Market research and competitive analysis
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/market-research-competitive-analysis… idea. It’s crucial to understand your consumer base from the outset. Market research lets you reduce risks even … trends, demographics, and household incomes. Check online or start with our list of market research resources . … in the Strategic Marketing Journey on MySBA Learning . Free small business data and trends There are many reliable … -
Rural businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/rural-businesses… several programs to help businesses financially recover from disasters. SBA financing options 7(a) Loans, SBA’s … you meet the eligibility requirements, use a 7(a) loan to buy real estate, equipment or inventory for your small … and fixtures. Borrow from $500 to $50,000 and access free business counseling from microlenders. Find a microloan … -
20 Things You Can Sell Online that You Might Not Have Thought Of
https://www.sba.gov/blog/20-things-you-can-sell-online-you-might-not-have-thought… 20 Things You Can Sell Online that You Might Not Have Thought Of November 19, 2018 From virtual services to physical products that use your own … publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about … designs, check out these suggestions for things to sell online that you may not have considered before. … -
Make a payment to SBA
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/make-payment-sba… EIDL borrowers: Your first payment is due 30 months from the date of the original Note, which can be found in … Borrowers with the following loan types can make payments online through the SBA Loan Portal or by phone. All others … Loan Portal . Financial counseling resources SBA offers free or low-cost counseling for small businesses through its … -
Working From Home Is Becoming More Possible
https://www.sba.gov/blog/working-home-becoming-more-possible… Working From Home Is Becoming More Possible November 19, 2019 Thanks … more people have opportunities to make a living working from home. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The … Joel Libava In contrast to the ever-present “Make Money Online” types of “opportunities” you can find on the web, …