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Oversight and advocacy
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy… The Office of Advocacy is the independent voice for small business in the federal government. Explore SBA advocacy … -
Export and trade assistance
https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/export-trade-assistance… Export Finance Managers Speak directly with a small business exporter in your area. Find your local Export … -
Barbara Weltman
https://www.sba.gov/person/barbara-weltman… prolific author with such titles as J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes, J.K. Lasser's Guide to Self-Employment, and Smooth Failing as well as a … of the Day® and monthly e-newsletter Big Ideas for Small Business® and host of Build Your Business Radio. She has been … -
Tim Berry
https://www.sba.gov/person/tim-berry… Stanford MBA. Married 46 years, father of 5. Author of business plan software Business Plan Pro and www.liveplan.com and books including … -
Debenture Refinancing Policy Letter
https://www.sba.gov/document/policy-guidance--debenture-refinancing-policy-letter… and maximum leverage. Policy guidance U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20416 DATE : July 26, 2011 TO : All Small Business Investment Comapanies ("SBICs") SUBJECT : … request is consistent with the licensee’s business plan approved at the time of licensing; and c) the evergreen … -
SD 15039-03 SBA Amends Disaster Declaration; Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations on the Lake Traverse Reservation
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/mar/09/sd-15039-03-sba-amends-disaster-declaration-disaster-assistance-now-available-private-nonprofit… announced Administrator Linda McMahon of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide … real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help … . Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, … -
Sun Dragon Art & Fiber
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sun-dragon-art-fiber… could turn her love for knitting and crochet into her own business, she was determined to create a “community of … Smith had difficulty securing financing due to an absent business record. However, after conducting a large amount of … “Without the help of this loan I would not be in business,” said Smith. “It is the reason my business … -
Minneapolis Jeweler Got Its Start and Has Grown with Help from the SBA
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/minneapolis-jeweler-got-its-start-and-has-grown-help-sba… for others. Restless, they dreamt of opening their own business, one where they could focus their talents on … from employees to owners with a clear vision but no formal business plan. They found a location and signed a lease and then … -
Tacoma Security Company Grows into Multi-million Dollar Company with SBA Certification
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/tacoma-security-company-grows-multi-million-dollar-company-sba-certification… costs down and avoid taking on debt, from 2003 to 2017 the business operated out of an office space of about 250 square … in annual revenue. Oatridge knew he wanted to grow the business by competing for government contracts and he needed … his foot in the door. In 2010 OSG enrolled in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program, a nine-year government … -
Maine 2024 Microenterprise of the Year Graze, LLC
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/maine-2024-microenterprise-year-graze-llc… quality products that are good for you. Kate Hall’s business, Graze, lives up to that reputation easily. … markets in 2018, and they were such a hit that she had to plan for a brick and mortar location. Within a year Graze had … from pursuing the goals she had set for herself and her business. Shortly after the closure, she began working on a … -
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Texas
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/07/26/sba-amends-disaster-declaration-texas… public assistance declaration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of … applications is April 6, 2026 . ### About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of … -
Last of Eight Defendants Sentenced in $7.7 Million Pandemic Fraud Scheme
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/02/02/last-eight-defendants-sentenced-77-million-pandemic-fraud-scheme… a $7.7 million pandemic fraud scheme targeting the Small Business Administration and numerous state unemployment … and Acting Special Agent-in Charge, Michelle Blank, Small Business Administration-Office of Inspector General. The … our partners at the FBI, Department of Labor, and Small Business Administration for uncovering this crime.” “The … -
The SBA Issues a Report on the Second Five-Year Comprehensive Review of Size Standards
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/06/02/sba-issues-report-second-five-year-comprehensive-review-size-standards… Standards In accordance with Section 1344 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Jobs Act), ( Pub. L. 111-240 , 124 … Act, the SBA has also submitted to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report on the … -
SBA Extends Physical Deadline for Puerto Rico Private Nonprofit Organizations Affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/02/11/sba-extends-physical-deadline-puerto-rico-private-nonprofit-organizations-affected-tropical-storm… by Tropical Storm Ernesto ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that private … real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. The interest rate is 3.25%, with terms up to … applications is Aug. 27, 2025. ### About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business … -
Hop City Craft Beer & Wine
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/hop-city-craft-beer-wine… his wife to Atlanta, he eventually opened up his dream business, a store offering craft beers from all over the … had some capital from the sale of a previous auto repair business but still needed a bank loan. What challenge did you … has been,” he says. “It was a terrible economy to open a business but I saw an opportunity to offer something that was … -
SBA Disaster Relief Still Available to Virginia Private Nonprofits Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/12/05/sba-disaster-relief-still-available-virginia-private-nonprofits-affected-severe-storms-flooding… by Severe Storms and Flooding WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private … SBA. “These loans not only help private nonprofits and business owners get back on their feet but also play a key … SBA will accept applications. ### About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business … -
SBA Disaster Relief Still Available to Virginia Private Nonprofits Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/12/05/sba-disaster-relief-still-available-virginia-private-nonprofits-affected-severe-storms-flooding-0… by Severe Storms and Flooding WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private … SBA. “These loans not only help private nonprofits and business owners get back on their feet but also play a key … SBA will accept applications. ### About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business … -
LA 14813-02 SBA Amends Disaster Declaration; Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Six Additional Parishes
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/sep/02/la-14813-02-sba-amends-disaster-declaration-disaster-assistance-now-available-private-nonprofit… Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PNPs that provide essential … real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help … . Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, … -
SBA Disaster Loans Available to South Carolina Nonprofits Hit by November Storms and Flooding: Apply Today!
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/01/15/sba-disaster-loans-available-south-carolina-nonprofits-hit-november-storms-flooding-apply-today… Storms and Flooding: Apply Today! ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that certain private … real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. The interest rate is 3.625%, with terms up … applications is Oct. 10, 2025. ### About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business …