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… one organization to lead the development and deployment of a national Cyber Certification Program for SBA resource … The award will support the SBA’s work to establish a cyber counseling certification program to prepare employees … and certification, and overall program management of a Cyber Certification Program. Interested parties may submit …

… review of size standards, the SBA established in 2009 a detailed Size Standards Methodology White Paper explaining … the “anchor” approach used in the 2009 Methodology by a “percentile” approach for evaluating industry characteristics Assigning a separate size standard for each NAICS industry instead of …

… review of size standards in 2019, SBA established a detailed Size Standards Methodology White Paper explaining … of each industry On December 11, 2023, the SBA issued a notification in the Federal Register seeking comments on …  to the methodology. The notification also included a discussion of comments the SBA had received on its 2019 …

… help Illinois pest management firm scale up Motivated by a personal tragedy – her cousin was permanently disabled as a child after contracting encephalitis from pigeon guano while playing in a Chicago alley – small business owner Rebecca Fyffe strives …

… everything possible to help them rebuild.” “SBA conducted a thorough evaluation of the local building costs in Boulder … local code required building upgrades can also play a large factor in the costs to rebuild.   SBA’s Processing … For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access …

… 5 Ways A Virtual Assistant Can Make You More Productive June 18, … 6 million users annually, including Small Business Trends, a daily publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about Anita …

… Relief Loans C.L. Sturkey, Inc. in Lebanon, Pa, is a family-owned small business that manufactures permanent and … acquired in 1992 by Leon and Arbelyn Tarsa, who recognized a trend towards disposable blades and added innovative edge … and Chief Operating Officer. The company has been a client of SBA resource partner Kutztown University Small …

… the co-sponsors for National Small Business Week (NSBW) , a virtual summit spotlighting the resilience of America’s … on by the pandemic. This year’s Gold co-sponsor, Visa U.S.A. Inc., along with Silver and Bronze level co-sponsors, … Details and information will be posted on  https://www.sba.gov/NSBW as events are finalized.  --- …

… Act Loans ROM-10-12 The OIG conducted an audit of7(a) loans disbursed pursuant to the American Recovery and … of suspicious activity. This is the fourth and last in a series of finding notices related to our initial audit of … must be creditworthy. Loans must be so sound as to reasonably assure repayment, and SBA will consider the effect …

… Which is Better - Hiring a Web Developer or Using a DIY Website Builder? March 29, 2018 Today, many small businesses get a website up and running in one of two main ways. They either …

… Ceremony and Cybersecurity Panel discussion. WHEN: 8:15 a.m. – Noon EDT WHERE : United States Institute of Peace, … of the Year Small Business Subcontractor of the Year 8(a) Graduate of the Year Dwight D. Eisenhower Awards for … Development winner Cybersecurity Panel Discussion Time: 11 a.m.- Noon EDT Small businesses are becoming a larger target …

… performance and are given grades ranging from A+ to F.  We are very pleased to announce that the federal … $105 billion, an increase of $5 billion, to earn an “A” on SBA’s Scorecard.   This marks the first time ever small … received more than $100 billion in prime contracts, a very remarkable feat in an otherwise difficult contracting …

… America’s more than 34 million small businesses, convened a hearing with federal leaders and small business owners to … in small business participation so that we can build a strong, diverse, and resilient small business industrial … the SBA and other federal agencies’ commitment to promote a level playing field,” said National Ombudsman Michele …

… risk. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business credit blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility … credit. Creditworthiness Lenders have to believe that a business and its owners are reliable and can be depended on …

… workshops from SBA’s ChallengeHER training program, a program that assists women-owned small businesses with the … with access to capital.   The Administrator will also take a walking tour of the redevelopment at the Bolling Building, … which is revitalizing the Dudley Square area to create a small business community there. Afterwards, she will meet …

… of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) are partnering to offer a surety bond training event for small business owners on May … in the District of Columbia, Denver and Seattle, with a focus on establishing surety credit relationships.  These … pursuing public construction work. “The difference between a struggling business and a thriving business often is having …

… Year. Nancy and John began Wilbur Technical Services as a home-based business in 2004 providing air quality … 2023, Wilbur Technical Services, LLC (WTS) have grown to a team of 14 with almost $5MM in sales supporting customers … their operations due to travel restrictions. WTS retained a professional videographer to make training materials to …

… business sector is Chelsea Mandello. After serving as a photojournalist in the Navy for seven years, Mandello started Troopster , a small business dedicated to helping people quickly and … Center (VBOC), Mandello has built her business into a thriving enterprise. Because of their time in the military, …

… While in Denver, Contreras-Sweet will participate in a Celebrating Women in Small Business forum with Colorado’s … and leaders followed by an awards luncheon and a Latina’s in Business discussion at Azucar Bakery in … .   Celebrating Colorado Women in Small Business forum (9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) WHO SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet …

… Greg Pruitt traveled all over the country when he was a young boy with his father who was a traveling minister. His father refinished furniture and … from numerous dealers and amazing artists. It has been a favorite magical destination for over 45 years and …