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Business Guide
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide… Not sure where to start? Start your business in 10 steps Business Guide Plan your business You've got a great idea. Now, make a plan to turn it into a great business. Market research and … Business Guide … -
Minority-owned businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/minority-owned-businesses… Content Counseling and training The U.S. Small Business Administration leverages its field offices , … demonstrated business sustainability. Participants create a three-year strategic growth action plan with benchmarks and … The federal government does not provide grants to start a business. However, there are several funding programs to … -
Doing business in the San Francisco District
https://www.sba.gov/district/san-francisco/doing-business-san-francisco-district… Doing business in the San Francisco District Business requirements … and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area. Business name and … county clerk where your business is located. If you are a corporation, you will also need to register with the … -
Rural businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/rural-businesses… rural businesses. Content Disaster recovery The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers several programs to … recover from disasters. SBA financing options 7(a) Loans, SBA’s largest financing program If you're unable to … financing and you meet the eligibility requirements, use a 7(a) loan to buy real estate, equipment or inventory for … -
AI for small business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/ai-small-business… AI for small business Small businesses can use AI tools and applications … government has adopted Artificial intelligence (AI) as a way to help them better serve the public. As a small business owner, AI can help your small businesses do … AI for small business … -
Veteran-owned businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses… SBA offers support for veterans as they enter the world of business ownership. Look for funding programs, training, and … available in-person and online. Learn the basics of owning a business and get access to SBA resources. You will also … members. Boots to Business Revenue Readiness : Turn a business idea to an into an actual model. Must first … -
Small business size standards
https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/small-business-procurement/small-business-size-standards… Small business size standards Businesses must meet SBA’s size … standards In order to compete for set-aside contracts, a business must meet SBA’s size standards – the maximum size a business can be to qualify as small. Businesses can … meet SBA’s size standards in order to qualify for small business contracts. … -
Business Smart Toolkit
https://www.sba.gov/partners/counselors/instructional-materials-trainers/business-smart-toolkit… Business Smart Toolkit Use the Business Smart Toolkit to help new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a … organizations whose constituents are interested in starting a business but do not know where to begin. The … -
Procurement Center Representative directory
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/counseling-help/procurement-center-representative-directory… Procurement Center Representative directory Contact a PCR near you. Content Area 1 — CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PR, … H. Nguyen Procurement Center Representative U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Government Contracting, … Roper Charles Procurement Center Representative U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Government Contracting, … -
Office of the National Ombudsman
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Establish business credit
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/establish-business-credit… Establish business credit Learn how to apply for business credit and … an established financial history. But loan eligibility for a new business is typically based on its owner’s personal … get started. CFPB’s Credit Reports and Scores webpage is a good place for most people looking to burnish their credit … -
Stay legally compliant
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/stay-legally-compliant… Stay legally compliant Keep your business compliant with state and federal business laws. Your … need them when you decide to sell your business or if a legal action is taken against your business. Requirements … few, if any internal requirements. However, it’s rarely a bad idea to document important decisions with your … -
SBA blog
https://www.sba.gov/blog… for small businesses. Filter by category - Any - Business Laws Contracting Disaster Emergency Planning … Government Contracting Health Care International Managing a Business Marketing Mentoring and Training SBA News Starting a Business Taxes 11 - 20 of 558 blog posts … -
Office of Government Contracting & Business Development
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-government-contracting-business-development… Office of Government Contracting & Business Development To enhance the effectiveness of small business programs by working with Government Contracting and … Under the Small Business Act, federal agencies conduct a variety of procurements that are reserved exclusively for … -
Phoenix Awards
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8(a) Business Development program
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/8a-business-development-program… 8(a) Business Development program Federal contracting and training program for experienced small business owners who are socially and economically … disadvantaged. Content Important updates about the 8(a) program Program overview Sections 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the … -
Doing business in the Rhode Island District
https://www.sba.gov/district/rhode-island/doing-business-rhode-island-district… Doing business in the Rhode Island District Business requirements … and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area. Business name and … county clerk where your business is located. If you are a corporation, you will also need to register with … -
Get more funding
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/get-more-funding… Get more funding If your business is up and running but needs more capital, you can … feel confident that their investment will pay off. Prepare a business case and financial statements to convince lenders, … business. Make your business case You’ll need to make a solid business case for more funding. Produce a short … -
Pay taxes
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/pay-taxes… Pay taxes Your business will need to meet its federal, state, and local tax … have special accounting needs for your business, choose a calendar tax year . If you want your 12-month accounting cycle to end in a month that isn’t December, choose a fiscal tax year . If …