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Financial Therapy in the Time of Need
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/financial-therapy-time-need… services to their patients. They also applied for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and received … COVID-19 Rhonda Allen had never sought the assistance of SBA services, but thanks to the PPP and the SBA EIDL, the business has been able to remain as a pillar in … -
5 Tips That Could Make Your Small Business Summer Sizzle
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-06/5-tips-could-make-your-small-business-summer-sizzle… kicked off. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … fun summer content or launch a new marketing campaign. The SBA Learning Center can help you get the ideas flowing . … this a small business summer to remember! Connect with an SBA resource partner to ensure you’re set up for success: … -
Greenstone Construction
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/greenstone-construction… American business owner, Justin was interested in the SBA 8(a) business development program to help grow his … District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for help with the certification process. Their … detail and organization, facilitated his entrance into the SBA’s 8(a) business development program . Just one week … -
Veterans Entrepreneurship‚ Reaching Across Generations
https://www.sba.gov/blog/veterans-entrepreneurship-reaching-across-generations… a business. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … this National Veterans Small Business Week by visiting www.sba.gov/myvetbiz to learn more about events, courses and … success. Click on the links below to connect to the SBA's Office of Veterans Business Development program … -
Disaster/Emergency Tips for Small Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/blog/disasteremergency-tips-small-businesses… tips to protect yourself during a natural disaster. The SBA provides specific information on how to prepare for , … aren't covered by insurance, , considering applying for an SBA disaster assistance loan . These loans can help … and property that was damaged during the disaster. An SBA disaster loan can also help you cover operating expenses … -
Family Owned Clinic Grows to Serve Their Community
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/family-owned-clinic-grows-serve-their-community… to serve its customers. With financial support from SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and COVID Economic … business owners and managers. In 2022, they applied to SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. program, an executive-level training … Development Center (SBDC), a resource partner of the SBA, offering small business advising, workshops, and … -
Loeffler Issues Statement on One Big Beautiful Bill Signing
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/07/05/loeffler-issues-statement-one-big-beautiful-bill-signing… Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), released the following statement: “The One Big … for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they … It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private … -
Husband and Wife Team Print a Success!
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/husband-and-wife-team-print-success… credits his business success to assistance received from SBA and its resource and lending partners. “I literally could … Center sending us to Forge,” said Brooks, “who worked with SBA to guarantee the loan.” Brooks did not have many sources … a $50,000 Microloan through Forge Community Loan Fund, an SBA approved Microlender. “Something as small as $50,000 is … -
How Running a Small Business is Like Coaching a Football Team
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-09/how-running-small-business-coaching-football-team… for success by consulting with experts from their local SBA District Office , SCORE Chapter, Small Business … dream of starting, managing and growing a small business. SBA will be there every step of the way, providing important … that are critical to success. Learn more about how SBA can help you start and grow your business . Managing a … -
Know Before You Go: Dispelling 7 Exporting Myths
https://www.sba.gov/blog/know-you-go-dispelling-7-exporting-myths… small businesses when traveling abroad. In addition, the SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) can provide funds … for financing and reducing the risk of export sales. The SBA has made it a priority to help small business exporters … or expand export activities. To find out more, visit the SBA’s Exporting website. Myth #7 : Companies interested in … -
We're Fighting for Veterans this National Veterans Small Business Week
https://www.sba.gov/blog/were-fighting-veterans-national-veterans-small-business-week… his dream of starting his own brewery, by enrolling in an SBA Boots to Business class before his military retirement … and grow their businesses – in fiscal year 2016, the SBA guaranteed nearly $1 billion in loans to veterans. We are … For more information about NVSBW events visit www.SBA.gov/NVSBW or to learn more about opportunities for … -
Glossary of Business Terms
https://www.sba.gov/document/support-glossary-business-terms… A certificate issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) stating that the holder is "responsible" (in terms of … and private corporations. Joint Venture In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program, an agreement between a certified … is a 12,400-member volunteer association sponsored by the SBA. SCORE matches volunteer business-management counselors … -
David Alcorta Catering
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/david-alcorta-catering… differentiated COVID Relief options available through the SBA. Trying to understand the different COVID loans, Alcorta and his partner attended various SBA webinars to familiarize themselves with the process of … relationship, even knowing their banker by name. The SBA COVID relief options assisted David Alcorta Catering in … -
Eye Center of Houston
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/eye-center-houston… in his practice today. With the help of Wallis Bank and a SBA 7(a) loan, Dr. Faheem was able to turn his vision into a … the Houston area in 2017. But with the help of two SBA Disaster Assistance loans, the practice was able to … awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award by the SBA Houston District Office for both his business success and … -
Critical Data and Best Practices Report Released in Evaluating Federal Business Assistance Programs
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/may/05/critical-data-best-practices-report-released-evaluating-federal-business-assistance-programs… Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 and since January 13, 2012, has … and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. … partnerships with public and private organizations, the SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United … -
NH 2022 Women Owned Business of the Year 'A Place to Grow'
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/nh-2022-women-owned-business-year-place-grow… plans. Regional Economic Development Center (REDC), an SBA lending partner, became an essential technical resource … needed assistance due to the impact of the pandemic, the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans were received and forgiven, and SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) loans were received … -
Local Professor Beats Cancer and Fulfills Childhood Dream
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/local-professor-beats-cancer-fulfills-childhood-dream… inspired.” SBDCs are U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and state-funded entities helping entrepreneurs in every … apps and read French phrase books in down times.” SBA Western Pa. District Director Dr. Kelly Hunt is amazed at … it’s overwhelming and I wish I would have known about the SBA sooner,” he stated. “But there’s no better feeling than … -
Glossary of Business Financial Terms
https://www.sba.gov/document/support--glossary-business-financial-terms… in the event of default. The preferred collateral for an SBA disaster loan is real estate Companion File When an … Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A) A contract between SBA and the borrower that spells out the terms and conditions … have a controlling financial interest in the business. SBA defines controlling interest as an owner who owns 20% or … -
Fanestil Meats Accelerates Growth, Promoting 'Made in Kansas'
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/fanestil-meats-accelerates-growth-promoting-made-kansas… of the new facility in October 2021 after obtaining SBA 7(a) and 504 loan financing. Dan Smoots complimented the … sought a financing deal. “My lender recommended I use the SBA loan program, and it was approved,” said Smoots. The … a week and often sold-out due to demand,” said Smoots. The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding also helped …