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https://www.sba.gov/blog/8-business-plan-myths-can-hurt-your-business… 8 Business Plan Myths That Can Hurt Your Business March 2, 2018 The need for good business planning is as strong as ever, and the potential … The need for good business planning is as strong as ever, and the potential benefits are as important as ever. Every business owner ought to have a business plan. But the best …
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Identify your market
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/export-products/international-sales/identify-your-market… government also pursues other agreements to advance small business issues. Find out more about U.S. trade agreements … with Mexico, Canada, and other trade agreements with small business provisions: Country A-D Country E-K Country L-Z … please see: SBA Fact Sheet: USMCA: Opportunities for Small Business SBA Blog on USMCA: "USMCA is More Business for Small … -
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 … businesses. Fraudsters have already begun targeting small business owners during these economically difficult times. Be … 1, 2025 25-14 Eligibility of PPP Loans Exceeding Maximum Size Standards April 23, 2025 25-12 SBA’s Actions to Address … -
Loans
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans… out which SBA-guaranteed loan program is best for your business, then use Lender Match to be matched to lenders. … How SBA helps small businesses get loans The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small businesses get … the business operates. Normally, businesses must meet SBA size standards , be able to repay, and have a sound business … -
Apply for licenses and permits
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/apply-licenses-permits… and permits The requirements and fees vary based on your business activities, location, and government rules. Content … licenses and permits from both federal and state agencies. Business activities regulated by a federal agency will need a federal license or permit. Check to see if any of your business activities are listed here. If they are, then check … -
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund… their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. … gross receipts and, if applicable, eligible expenses: Business tax returns (IRS Form 1120 or IRS 1120-S) IRS Forms … businesses who opened in 2020, the applicant’s original business model should have contemplated at least 33.00% of … -
National Small Business Week Awards
https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/awards… National Small Business Week Awards Submit your NSBW awards nominations by December 8, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. ET. Small Business Person of the Year Information about eligibility and how to submit a nomination package for the Small Business Person of the Year Award. Learn more Small Business … -
SBA to Open Business Recovery Centers in Hammond and Thibodaux to Help Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ida
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/sep/18/sba-open-business-recovery-centers-hammond-thibodaux-help-businesses-impacted-hurricane-ida… SBA to Open Business Recovery Centers in Hammond and Thibodaux to Help … by Hurricane Ida SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Louisiana Small Business … for their situation,” she said. Businesses of any size and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to … -
Hire employees with disabilities
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/hire-employees-disabilities… individuals with disabilities can be a smart move for your business. Content Small businesses can find it challenging to … meet their talent needs. It can also strengthen a business’s competitive edge by fostering creative business solutions. What is considered a disability? Any … -
7(a) Working Capital Pilot program
https://www.sba.gov/partners/lenders/7a-loan-program/7a-working-capital-pilot-program… the working capital they need to support and grow their business Using a 7(a) WCP, small businesses can efficiently … their working capital transactions Loan terms Maximum loan size $5,000,000 Maximum SBA guaranty % 85% for loans up to … -
SBA Spanish glossary
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Organization
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization… us by phone or email. Contact SBA Mission The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, grow, … to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns; preserve free competitive enterprise; … enterprises. The agency also advocates on behalf of small business to federal agencies and big businesses. 1945: WWII … -
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, 2018 As a small business owner, if you’re in the startup phase or are ready … As a small business owner, if you’re in the startup phase or are ready to scale your existing business, you may be searching for unsecured business funding … -
Years past
https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/years-past… Years past See highlights from previous National Small Business Week events. Previous winners National Small Business Persons of the Year 1971-2025 Since 1971, SBA has announced a National Small Business Person of the Year, which recognizes the critical … See highlights from previous National Small Business Week events. … -
Table of size standards
https://www.sba.gov/document/support-table-size-standards… Table of size standards SBA's table of small business size standards helps small businesses assess their business size. Support The table of size standards can also … SBA's table of small business size standards helps small businesses assess their business … -
Top 10 Business Credit Terms Small Business Owners Should Know
https://www.sba.gov/blog/top-10-business-credit-terms-small-business-owners-should-know… Top 10 Business Credit Terms Small Business Owners Should Know April 18, 2019 As a small business owner, it is important to have an understanding of … As a small business owner, it is important to have an understanding of business credit terms. Similar to personal credit, business … -
SUBNet subcontracting opportunities
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/prime-subcontracting/subcontracting-opportunities… not SBA. Any posts meant only to promote your small business will be removed. Need help? Contact … No opportunities found for this search SOL-SOL-2026-FISMA Business Name Noridian Healthcare Solutions We're officially … Paulson rfp@noridian.com SOL-1512 Swimming Pool Repair Business Name Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center THIS IS A … -
National Small Business Week
https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week… National Small Business Week Celebrate entrepreneurs and small business owners during SBA's annual awards. NSBW 2026 is May 3-9. Nominations are now open About National Small Business Week For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business … National Small Business Week … -
SBA Proposes Small Business Size Standard Revisions in Five Industrial Sectors; Change Aimed at Increasing Eligibility for Contracting and Loan Programs. Public Comments Due by Jan. 26, 2021
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/nov/30/sba-proposes-small-business-size-standard-revisions-five-industrial-sectors-change-aimed-increasing… SBA Proposes Small Business Size Standard Revisions in Five Industrial Sectors; Change … Comments Due by Jan. 26, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking public comments on a … comments on a proposed rule that would revise the small business size standards for businesses in five NAICS sectors. … -
Scorecard details
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-data/small-business-procurement-scorecard/scorecard-details… Regulatory Commission Office of Personnel Management Small Business Administration Social Security Administration Select … Achievement Dollars Category Weight Weighted Score Small Business ##.##% ##.##% ##.##% $$$$$$ ##.##% ##.##% Small Disadvantaged Business ##.##% ##.##% ##.##% $$$$$$ ##.##% ##.##% Women …