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Develop your export plan
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/export-products/international-sales/develop-your-export-plan… deliver SBA programs and services nationwide. Contact a local business counseling center to make an appointment for … (MAP) Start developing your export plan Whether you are starting to trade overseas, or you are looking to expand your … an authorized agent. If you are looking to learn more about SBA export loan programs, contact your local SBA … -
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 … WHAT do we want people to remember: The holidays are a Season of Small Business so get out there and shop local! … -
Doing business in the San Francisco District
https://www.sba.gov/district/san-francisco/doing-business-san-francisco-district… 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 … SBA lending in our area Loan programs Learn more about SBA's 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans that you … -
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 … expand, or recover from disasters. You can learn more about funding options for small business , including those … -
Close or sell your business
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/close-or-sell-your-business… Close or sell your business Create a thorough plan to transfer ownership, sell, … business ownership, Bill no longer has to worry about running his business but is still receiving a monthly … Create a thorough plan to transfer ownership, sell, or close your business. Get qualified advice and know what to do to tie up … -
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 … -
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 … for spouses as for veteran business owners. Learn more about SBA resources for military spouse businesses . … -
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 … and modifying size standards. You can follow announcements about updating size standards from the Office of Size … -
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 … to develop policies, regulations, and statutory changes. About our office The Office of Government Contracting & … Under the Small Business Act, federal agencies conduct a variety of procurements that are reserved exclusively for … -
Stay legally compliant
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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, … -
Grants for community organizations
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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 … -
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 … Office. Refer to the Annual Review Checklist to learn more about responsibilities for maintaining 8(a) certification. … programs. Get certified Need help? If you have questions about applying to the 8(a) Business Development program, … -
Office of Small Business Development Centers
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SBA blog
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Expand to new locations
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/expand-new-locations… to expand, update the marketing plan and confirm that your business is financially prepared. Then, make sure to comply … in the new business locations. Content Prepare for a new market First, update your marketing plan with your new location in mind. Think about your target customer, sales plan, and competitive … -
Doing business in the Rhode Island District
https://www.sba.gov/district/rhode-island/doing-business-rhode-island-district