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SBA Mentor-Protégé program
… SBA Mentor-Protégé program Your small business can learn from an experienced government contractor through SBA's … Protégés can get valuable business development help from their mentors in several areas, including: Guidance on … secondary NAICS Code Both businesses must complete SBA’s online tutorial (save your completion certificates) … -
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
… 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. … Increasing access to capital … -
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. … Minority-owned businesses … -
Homepage
… National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Join SBA from May 6-7 for a free, online event where you can learn new business strategies and … startup costs Establish business credit Fund your business Buy an existing business or franchise Launch your business … -
Military spouse businesses
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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 … video Last updated September 27, 2024 … See highlights from previous National Small Business Week events. … Years … -
Women's Business Centers
… Women's Business Centers WBCs provide free, to low-cost counseling and training and focus on women … sba.gov/wbc Last updated April 28, 2025 … WBCs provide free, to low-cost counseling and training and focus on women … -
Types of contracts
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Open a business bank account
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Reporting identity theft
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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
… 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
… 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 … -
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
… 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 … -
Working From Home Is 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, …