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https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/export-products… Export products Export goods to increase your profits, reduce market dependence, and stabilize … work with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for your trade needs. Get counseling Find buyers Get funding Get export and trade assistance It may be easier to expand your market than you think. Even small businesses can get …
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Get business insurance
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/get-business-insurance… company (LLC) or a corporation status can protect your personal property from lawsuits. However, that … can fill in any gaps in coverage. This will make sure both your personal and business assets are fully protected.. You … insurance. Laws requiring insurance vary by state. Visit your state’s website to find out the requirements for your … -
Hire and manage employees
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/hire-manage-employees… service for administering payroll Decide who will manage your payroll system Know which records must stay on file and … requirements that could apply to the obligations for your small business. Check with your state tax agency for employer filing stipulations. File … -
Size standards
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/size-standards… standards SBA’s size standards determine whether or not your business qualifies as small. Content Size standards … Qualifying as small is one of the basic requirements your business needs to meet before you can compete for … are set aside for small businesses. You can find out if your business qualifies as small by using the size standards … -
Office of Inspector General Hotline
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/office-inspector-general-hotline… information available: SBA program being affected by your complaint; Name and contact information of the person, … question; and Any attachments or documentation to support your complaint. Please note you are not required to disclose … personally identifying information when submitting your complaint to the OIG, and the OIG does not automatically … -
Size appeals
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-hearings-appeals/size-appeals… Content Time limits for filing an appeal You must file your size appeal with the Office of Hearings and … determination. 13 C.F.R. 134 .304(a). OHA must receive your appeal by 5 p.m. ET on the 15th day. Where to file We … of the appeal to all appropriate parties. If you submitted your appeal using another method (email, fax, mail), you do … -
How to win contracts
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/how-win-contracts… How to win contracts You can increase your chance of winning a government contract by researching … database. The information you provide when you register your business in the System for Award Management (SAM) is … Marketing to the government You may want to market your small business directly to a government agency or prime … -
PPP loan forgiveness
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program/ppp-loan-forgiveness… , or SBA form 3508S . If you would prefer to work with your lender, lenders can still accept PPP forgiveness applications directly. Reach out to your lender for assistance. How to apply for forgiveness … instructions for documentation that must be submitted with your loan forgiveness application. For detailed instructions, … -
Is Your Small Business Social Enough?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/your-small-business-social-enough… Is Your Small Business Social Enough? August 4, 2016 Facing the task of building a social media following for your small business can feel like an uphill battle. What's … Use your social media audience as a test market Have an idea for a business promotion, sale or special event? Test it … -
Options to bypass permitting delays
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/options-bypass-permitting-delays… to Use the Builder Self-Certification Option Discuss with your contractor/builder: Review your situation with your contractor to confirm you meet the eligibility criteria. … -
COVID EIDL Servicing Center (Fort Worth, TX)
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/loan-guaranty-centers/covid-eidl-servicing-center-fort-worth-tx… Servicing Center (Fort Worth, TX) Get support servicing your COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) through … How to make payments Learn about managing and monitoring your COVID EIDL Requirements for COVID EIDL Servicing Actions … Search documents, forms, and SOPs Search Submit Your Forms Upload through Box Last updated August 19, 2025 … -
How to Start a Craft Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-start-craft-business… into a business. If you have ever thought about selling your crafts or turning your crafting love into a part-time or full-time … If you have ever thought about selling your crafts or turning your crafting love into a part-time or full-time … If you have ever thought about selling your crafts or turning your crafting love into a part-time or full-time … -
8(a) eligibility appeals
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-hearings-appeals/8a-eligibility-appeals… Content Time limits for filing an appeal You must file your 8(a) appeal with the Office of Hearings and Appeals … appealed. Review 13 C.F.R. § 134 .404. OHA must receive your appeal by 5 p.m. ET on the 45th business day. Where to … of the appeal to all appropriate parties. If you submitted your appeal using another method (email, fax, mail), you do … -
Let Your Business Plan Map Your Path to Success
https://www.sba.gov/blog/let-your-business-plan-map-your-path-success… Let Your Business Plan Map Your Path to Success November 18, 2022 If you’re one of the millions considering the idea of starting your own business, you’ll need an effective … the year before. If you’re one of the millions considering turning your business dreams into a reality, you’ll need a … -
NAICS appeals
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-hearings-appeals/naics-appeals… 121.1102. Time limits for filing an appeal You must file your NAICS appeal with OHA within 10 calendar days of the … NAICS code, 13 C.F.R. 134.304(a)(3) . OHA must receive your appeal by 5 p.m. ET on the 10th day. Where to file We … of the appeal to all appropriate parties. If you submitted your appeal using another method (email, fax, mail), you do … -
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, establishing a distinct separation between your personal finances and your business finances is pivotal for protecting your own … business owner, establishing a distinct separation between your personal finances and your business finances is pivotal … -
How to Have A Stand Out Business Credit Application
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-have-stand-out-business-credit-application… August 10, 2016 Getting approved for funding for your business is dependent on your perceived ability to repay the loan or line of credit. That's why it's important to make your application for credit or a loan stand out and show that … Getting approved for funding for your business is dependent on your perceived ability to repay … -
Take Your Small Business Global
https://www.sba.gov/blog/take-your-small-business-global… Take Your Small Business Global September 27, 2017 Is your business struggling to thrive? If you’re finding it hard … to stay afloat—be it by maintaining a profit or maximizing your outputs, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office … Is your business struggling to thrive? If you’re finding it hard … -
Writing a Business Plan: Your Roadmap to Small Business Success
https://www.sba.gov/blog/writing-business-plan-your-roadmap-small-business-success… Writing a Business Plan: Your Roadmap to Small Business Success December 12, 2019 You’ve got a great idea. Now, plan to turn it into a great business. U.S. Small … There’s never been a better time than now to turn your dream of business ownership into a reality. … -
Doing business in the South Dakota District
https://www.sba.gov/district/south-dakota/doing-business-south-dakota-district… lists the requirements needed to start, grow, and expand your business. Since laws and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area. Business name and registration Register your business name with the county clerk where your business …