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Regional Regulatory Fairness Boards
https://www.sba.gov/priorities/councils-and-committees/regional-regulatory-fairness-boards… Regulatory Fairness Boards These boards, made up of small business owners, advise SBA's Ombudsman about federal … visit facadatabase.gov . If you’d like a transcript for our National Hearing on the Impact of Joint Ventures for Increasing Small Business Participation in Multiple Award … -
5 Ways to Separate Your Personal and Business Finances
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-ways-separate-your-personal-business-finances… 5 Ways to Separate Your Personal and Business Finances February 22, 2019 As a business owner, … personal finances and your business finances is pivotal for protecting your own assets and credit. Marco Carbajo SBA … personal finances and your business finances is pivotal for protecting your own assets and credit. … -
Writing style
https://www.sba.gov/brand/brand-overview/writing-style… Style Manual. This section provides the most used forms for AP and GPO styles, and SBA preferences if the style is … tone should change to fit the audience. Pay attention to your audience and the context (local, regional, or national) … cold and removed. We don’t promote the individual small business, we publicize stories of small businesses that … -
Social media privacy policies
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/open-government/about-sbagov-website/privacy-policy/social-media-privacy-policies… Social media privacy policies Review the privacy policies for social media portals Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and … and terms of use The official website of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is sba.gov . SBA is using the … SBA Privacy Policy . For practical tips about protecting your personal information online, visit OnGuardOnline.gov . … -
Small business procurement
https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/small-business-procurement… Small business procurement Find out SBA’s annual small business … goals, and find the contractors and information to help your agency meet them. Find small business vendors Agency … goals Each federal agency has a statutory annual goal for awarding contract dollars to particular groups of … -
Unsecured Business Funding for Small Business Owners Explained
https://www.sba.gov/blog/unsecured-business-funding-small-business-owners-explained… Unsecured Business Funding for Small Business Owners Explained June 19, … if you’re in the startup phase or are ready to scale your existing business, you may be searching for unsecured … to scale your existing business, you may be searching for unsecured business funding to grow your company. … -
Is a secured business credit card right for you?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/secured-business-credit-card-right-you… Is a secured business credit card right for you? December 10, 2018 For … major reasons to have a business credit card is to keep your business and personal expenses separate. This allows you … For business owners, one of the major reasons to have a business credit card is to keep your business and personal expenses separate. This allows you … -
How to Have A Stand Out Business Credit Application
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-have-stand-out-business-credit-application… How to Have A Stand Out Business Credit Application August 10, 2016 Getting approved for funding for your business is dependent on your perceived ability to repay … Getting approved for funding for your business is dependent on your perceived ability to repay … -
Contracting for SBA
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/work-sba/contracting-sba… Contracting for SBA Small businesses can help the federal government with disaster relief and recovery. Content Register your business Disasters need a quick response. Your small business … Contracting for SBA … -
5 reasons you need a business plan
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-reasons-you-need-business-plan… 5 reasons you need a business plan December 10, 2018 If you are starting a small … of advice on the steps you should take: registering your business name, getting a Tax ID, deciding on a business structure and applying for the needed permits and licenses. U.S. Small Business … -
Apply to be an SBIC
https://www.sba.gov/partners/sbics/apply-be-sbic… Apply to be an SBIC As a licensed SBIC, you can be eligible for low-cost, government-backed capital that you can use to … the SBIC program Since 1958, the mission of the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program has been to … of Initial Licensing Fee / “MAQ Fee”), After receipt of your MAQ (including payment of the Initial Licensing Fee / … -
3 Ways to Get Your Customers to Fall in Love with Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/3-ways-get-your-customers-fall-love-your-business… 3 Ways to Get Your Customers to Fall in Love with Your Business February 18, 2020 Many of us have experienced the … in love. The excitement of new discovery. The desire for more. Sharing your happiness with your friends and … in love. The excitement of new discovery. The desire for more. Sharing your happiness with your friends and … -
Types of 7(a) loans
https://www.sba.gov/partners/lenders/7a-loan-program/types-7a-loans… 7(a) loans The 7(a) loan program is SBA's primary program for providing financial assistance to small businesses. The … Export Express, or CAPLines SBA turnaround time 5-10 business days Forms SBA Form 1919 is required for every loan … on this training or for application assistance, contact your local U.S. Export Assistance Center . Export Working … -
WOSB and EDWOSB appeals
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-hearings-appeals/wosb-edwosb-appeals… WOSB and EDWOSB appeals Appeal a Women-Owned Small Business Concern (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB) designation. Content Time limits for filing an appeal You must file your WOSB appeal with OHA within 10 business days of … Appeal a Women-Owned Small Business Concern (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged WOSB … -
Empower to Grow
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Pandemic Response Oversight
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/pandemic-response-oversight… to economic stimulus programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration in response to the Novel Coronavirus … these economically difficult times. Be on the lookout for grant fraud, loan fraud, and phishing. Learn about … Update January 16, 2025 25-07 SBA’s Use of Hold Codes for Potentially Fraudulent PPP Loans Referred by Lenders … -
Lender Match connects you to lenders
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/lender-match-connects-you-lenders… and fees. Content Find lenders How it works 1. Describe your needs Answer a few questions about your business in as little as five minutes. 2. Get matched in two … to lenders Compare rates, terms, fees, and more. 4. Apply for a loan Submit loan applications and paperwork. You're … -
Physical damage loans
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/physical-damage-loans… and businesses of all sizes are eligible to apply for physical disaster assistance. Content Home and personal … a declared disaster area and have experienced damage to your home or personal property, you may be eligible for … financial assistance from SBA — even if you do not own a business. As a homeowner, renter, or personal property owner, … -
Hire and manage employees
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/hire-manage-employees… Hire and pay employees Before finding the right person for the job, you’ll need to create a plan for paying … service for administering payroll Decide who will manage your payroll system Know which records must stay on file and … that could apply to the obligations for your small business. Check with your state tax agency for employer …