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Statement of Hon. Eric M. Thorson, Inspector General, U.S. Small Business Administration Before the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship United States Senate July 25, 2007

… that these instructions were intended to get the loans off of SBA’s books so that SBA did not have to report a …

Article Last updated August 1, 2019
https://www.sba.gov/article/2007/jul/25/statement-hon-eric-m-thorson-inspector-general-us-small-business-administration-committee-small
Report 10-15 - The Colorado District Office’s Servicing of 8(A) Business Development Program Participants

… Activity Audit/evaluation Remove download button Off … This report presents the results of our review of the …

Document Last updated August 8, 2019
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-10-15-report-10-15-colorado-district-offices-servicing-8a-business-development-program-participants
Is Out of Home Marketing Right for You?

Blog Post Last updated May 8, 2019
https://www.sba.gov/blog/out-home-marketing-right-you
Marching Toward #VetBiz Success During National Veterans Small Business Week

… won pitch competitions and another SBA-backed loan to kick off production. With the help of the VBOC, Kate and Rogue …

Blog Post Last updated October 25, 2022
https://www.sba.gov/blog/marching-toward-vetbiz-success-during-national-veterans-small-business-week
Small Business Digital Alliance Publishes Library of Free Digital Tools from National Members, Fortune 500 Companies Available to Small Businesses

… tools, and expansion of their digital networks – free of charge. To learn more, visit …

Article Last updated February 6, 2025
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/mar/31/small-business-digital-alliance-publishes-library-free-digital-tools-national-members-fortune-500
Report 10-13 - SBA’s Role in Addressing Duplication of Benefits between SBA Disaster and Community Development Block Grants

Document Last updated July 30, 2019
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-10-13-report-10-13-sbas-role-addressing-duplication-benefits-between-sba-disaster-community-development
5 Things to Know about Year-End Bonuses

… in ways other than bonuses. Consider giving employees time off, closing the office, increasing compensation for the …

Blog Post Last updated May 3, 2019
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-things-know-about-year-end-bonuses
Clarification of SBIC Program Examination Priorities

… 21, 2017 Related programs: SBIC Remove download button Off … Letter to clarify examination priorities with respect …

Document Last updated July 3, 2018
https://www.sba.gov/document/policy-guidance--clarification-sbic-program-examination-priorities
Biden-Harris Administration to Establish Reforms to Transform Public-Private Investment Program

… to credit risk; and c) phasing in a 40-basis point Annual Charge floor to give SBA sufficient loss reserve to enable …

Article Last updated February 6, 2025
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/07/17/biden-harris-administration-establish-reforms-transform-public-private-investment-program
Melinda Nearhoof Floors the SBA

… to bid on their contract, which we won, that sector took off.” Nearhoof explained that during the pandemic her team …

Success Story Last updated April 10, 2023
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/melinda-nearhoof-floors-sba
Crest Haven Farm Market grows with SBA’s technical assistance and pandemic programs

… of hitting $5 Million in annual revenue seems not that far off,” stated Denny Hummer, Assistant Director, Bucknell …

Success Story Last updated June 25, 2024
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/crest-haven-farm-market-grows-sbas-technical-assistance-pandemic-programs
The SBA Looks to Help Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses Build on Their Historic Momentum

… help you understand the basics of how to get your business off the ground. If you already have an established business, …

Blog Post Last updated September 13, 2022
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-looks-help-hispanic-owned-small-businesses-build-their-historic-momentum
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces National Small Business Week: Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship

… mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, …

Article Last updated February 6, 2025
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/mar/15/sba-administrator-guzman-announces-national-small-business-week-building-better-america-through
Keep Your Business Safe from Cybersecurity Threats

… and other tech protections are important to warding off cyberattacks, physical protections can be just as …

Blog Post Last updated January 31, 2024
https://www.sba.gov/blog/keep-your-business-safe-cybersecurity-threats
Setting sights on a state-of-the-art dream

… the first few years, but the store really started to take off when Parro became an authorized Glock Law Enforcement …

Success Story Last updated July 12, 2023
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/setting-sights-state-art-dream
How the SBA Is Helping Women Entrepreneurs Level the Playing Field

… (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program takes the burden off eligible businesses by setting aside certain contracts. …

Blog Post Last updated September 26, 2023
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2023/2023-09/how-sba-helping-women-entrepreneurs-level-playing-field
What I Learned About Business From a Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneur

… is so important, especially for businesses working to get off the ground. Entrepreneurs can speak directly to the …

Blog Post Last updated May 7, 2019
https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-i-learned-about-business-girl-scout-cookie-entrepreneur
Export Working Capital Program (EWCP) Lenders

… size: 294KB | Download .pdf for / Remove download button Off … Contact information for lenders who have delegated …

Document Last updated May 19, 2025
https://www.sba.gov/document/support-export-working-capital-program-ewcp-lenders
Reyes Diesel Just Got Bigger and Better

… and he and his wife are finally able to take the weekends off. They are even considering taking a much-needed vacation. …

Success Story Last updated January 28, 2025
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/reyes-diesel-just-got-bigger-better
SBA Shares Resources for Black-Owned Businesses During National Black History Month

… that funding is essential to getting your business off the ground and keeping it afloat. That’s why SBA has …

Blog Post Last updated May 31, 2024
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-shares-resources-black-owned-businesses-during-national-black-history-month