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Report 15-15: SBA Needs to Improve Its Management of Disaster Technical Assistance Grants
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Microloan Program Outcomes Evaluation
… Microloan Program Outcomes Evaluation Report The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) contracted with Optimal … in business performance and tenure from the baseline (pre-loan) to the loan initiation calendar year and 2019, the … -
SBA’s Controls Over Cash Contributions and Gifts, Fiscal Years 2022 and 2021
… report presents the results of our evaluation of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) handling of cash … soliciting and accepting cash contributions for National Small Business Week 2021. SBA’s Office of Communications and … -
The SBA issues a final rule on increases to monetary size standards for inflation
… to monetary size standards for inflation The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has finalized, without change, … new alternative size standard for the SBA’s 7(a) and 504 loan programs that was established under the Jobs Act. The … -
Evaluating Recent Changes to SBA’s 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Thresholds
… & Evidence Registry (PEER) report Report The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development … (8(a) Program) is a federal government program that helps small businesses owned and controlled by socially and … -
Fieldstone Animal Inn, Millersville, MD
… so at Fieldstone Animal Inn. They pamper pooches, cats and small mammals, creating a safe, comfortable place for pets to stay, play and train. Since purchasing the business 18 years ago, Anna and Charles Radle have … and marketing plans for their new venture. Using SBA loan guarantees they were able to expand and modernize their … -
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Four Individuals for Alleged Covid-Relief Fraud
… allegedly fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and … Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL)—two sources of relief under the CARES … -
Bipartisan Mayors Meet with SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, Discuss Shared Economic Vision
… that reaffirms the groups’ shared commitment to supporting small businesses in cities across the country. Read more … of Mayors in the months ahead as we work to bring back the small businesses and innovative startups that define the … May 3, 2021 Article Type Archived news release U.S. Small Business Administration Email Press_Office@sba.gov … … -
Anita Campbell
… and information websites reaching over 6 million small business owners, stakeholders and entrepreneurs annually, including Small Business Trends , a daily publication about small … -
Executive Transportation Drives through Crisis with SBA-backed Programs
… Programs Executive Transportation provides premium business class limousine and luxury car services to customers … and active communications led him to be the first business his bank provided a PPP loan to. As soon as it received the PPP loan, Executive … -
Garbage to Garden Sustainability
… chapter of SCORE to plan for growth and ensure that his business was prepared. From the initial space, Garbage to … the number of clients increased. But within 2 years, the business had experienced so much growth that they had to … to large festivals and fairs, the adaptability of the business has allowed Tyler to seek opportunities wherever … -
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 … research online she discovered the SBA Community Advantage loan. Within weeks she was approved for a $50,000 loan … -
A Brief Guide to Fixing an Incomplete, Outdated or Incorrect Credit Report
… 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 … a consumer report such as a consumer’s accounts for a car loan, mortgage loan, or credit card. With all the enormous … -
Evaluation Report 14-17: Evaluation of SBA’s 2013 and 2014 Cash Gifts
… to solicit and accept gifts for the 2013 National Small Business Week. The donors were properly vetted through the … Also, the SBA did not timely close out its 2013 National Small Business Week cosponsored activity and accurately … -
Michelle Nicholson and The Flour Girl Bakery Café
… Launching her bakery as a home-based cottage food business during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, … support of SBA financing through Berkshire Bank and CTSBDC business advising, Michelle opened a 1,000-square-foot retail … development sets her apart as a shining example of how small businesses can be powerful forces for good. … Michelle … -
10 Things to Do to Close Out Your Year
… author, publisher, host, and trusted advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Follow her on Twitter: … and friends. However, taking some time to address certain business matters can help make 2019 an even better year and … of the year gives you the equipment you need to run your business better while entitling you to write off the cost on … -
The Show Will Go On Thanks to Help from the SBA
… bought, and more. Then COVID-19 hit and, like many other business owners, he didn’t know how long it would last. As … to restart when things opened back up. Turning to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Draw Events received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in August 2020, as well as an EIDL Advance. Those funds … -
Should You Be Looking At New Franchise Opportunities?
… it’s not always a bed of roses. For example, the franchise business system may need work. Sometimes, a few tweaks here … the potential to work, is to enlist the help of your local Small Business Development Center. ( SBDC ) SBDC’s can be … funded in part through a partnership with United States Small Business Administration. (SBA) You can receive free … -
Walnut River Brewing Company: Brewing through COVID-19 in The Pour House