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Small Business Development Centers
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Office of Policy, Planning and Liaison
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SCORE Business Mentoring
https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/score-business-mentoring… SCORE Business Mentoring Connect with an expert through the nation's largest network of small business mentors. Content What is SCORE? SCORE, the … SCORE mentors offer area-specific advice at no cost (financing, human resources, business planning) via email, … -
VOSB and SDVOSB protest and appeals
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-hearings-appeals/vosb-sdvosb-protest-appeals… VOSB and SDVOSB protest and appeals Protest or appeal a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small … Protest or appeal a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small … VOSB and SDVOSB protest and appeals … -
Calculate your startup costs
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/calculate-your-startup-costs… startup costs How much money will it take to start your small business? Calculate the startup costs for your small business so you can request funding, attract investors, and estimate when you’ll turn a profit. Content Calculate … How much money will it take to start your small business? Calculate the startup costs for your small … -
Establish business credit
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SDVOSB program administration
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Nonmanufacturer rule
https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/small-business-procurement/nonmanufacturer-rule… Nonmanufacturer rule The nonmanufacturer rule allows a small business to supply products it did not manufacture. Content … economically disadvantaged women-owned, HUBZone, and 8(a). The nonmanufacturer rule applies to socioeconomic … The nonmanufacturer rule allows a small business to supply products it did not manufacture. … -
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 … of becoming credit-ready How and where to find additional small business support and educational resources Each module … Use the Business Smart Toolkit to help new and aspiring entrepreneurs … -
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 … Room 543 Providence, RI 02903 Phone: 401-528-4669 State small business profiles Need information on the local … to Rhode Island Rhode Island Business Incentives and Financing Current Rhode Island Bid Opportunities Rhode Island … -
Basic requirements
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/basic-requirements… Basic requirements Your small business must meet some basic requirements before you can … for government contracts. Content Get proper registrations and ID numbers In order to sell goods and services to the … Your small business must meet some basic requirements before you … -
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 legal responsibilities will … list of some common federal agencies and departments that small businesses register with: U.S. Department of … Keep your business compliant with state and federal business laws. Your … -
8(a) program administration
https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/contracting-program-administration/8a-program-administration… As a contracting officer, you can help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses get their fair … updates about the 8(a) program Meet your agency goals for small disadvantaged businesses The federal government's goal … awards for businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. Your responsibilities as a … -
Women's Business Centers
https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/womens-business-centers… Women's Business Centers WBCs provide free, to low-cost counseling and training and focus on women who want to start, grow, and expand their small business. Content What is a Women's Business Center? … focus on women who want to start, grow, and expand their small business. … -
Expand to new locations
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/expand-new-locations… Once you’re ready to expand, update the marketing plan and confirm that your business is financially prepared. Then, make sure to comply … They show these documents to lenders as proof that financing their business expansion would be a good … to expand, update the marketing plan and confirm that your business is financially prepared. Then, make sure to comply … -
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 … a plan to turn it into a great business. Market research and competitive analysis Write your business plan Calculate … Buy assets and equipment Marketing and sales AI for small business Strengthen your cybersecurity Prepare for … -
Congressional Affairs and Media
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/congressional-affairs-media… Carolina Businessman Who Operated Bowling Entertainment Business in Massachusetts Pleads Guilty to $1.2 Million COVID … William W. Kirk Sworn in as Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration December 23, 2025 Utah … 2021 Former Banker Sentenced to Prison for Role in Movie Financing Fraud Scheme, Falsely Applying for COVID-19 Loans … -
National Small Business Week awardees
https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/national-small-business-week-awardees… National Small Business Week awardees Content As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration … of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members from all 50 states and U.S. … National Small Business Week awardees … -
Manage your finances
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/manage-your-finances