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National Small Business Week First-Ever Virtual Conference
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/apr/10/national-small-business-week-first-ever-virtual-conference… your business for success. Register here: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/virtual-conference … with email marketing. Register here: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/virtual-conference … means for small businesses. Register here: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/virtual-conference … -
Confirmation Hearing Opening Statement as prepared for Linda McMahon
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/apr/12/confirmation-hearing-opening-statement-prepared-linda-mcmahon… If I have the honor of being confirmed as the head of the SBA, I will do my best to advocate on their behalf. My … Should I have the honor of being confirmed to lead the SBA, I will work to revitalize a spirit of entrepreneurship … If I am honored to be confirmed, I will work to guide SBA as that helping hand in the most efficient and effective … -
7 Ways to Improve Your Website Homepage
https://www.sba.gov/blog/7-ways-improve-your-website-homepage… -- and they may be easier than you think. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … or add a prominent “Shop Now” button. Fill out a lead form - If you sell services instead of products, encourage visitors to fill out what’s called a lead form. It captures contact information so you can follow up. … -
5 Simple Questions to Help Determine Your Business Financing Options
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-simple-questions-help-determine-your-business-financing-options… and what direction should be taken. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit … financing. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), credit scores reflect how well you handle money. … -
The Business of Engineering
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/business-engineering… Blake was determined to succeed, and decided to work with SBA resource partner, The Small Business Development Center … within 11 years. She has been recognized as the 2020 SBA North Florida District’s Small Business Person of the Year. Prior to that, she was given the award for SBA’s Woman-Owned Small Business Person of the Year for the … -
‘Bringing People Together Again' at the Throwback Brewery
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/bringing-people-together-again-throwback-brewery… Carrier explained, “The programs and grants offered by the SBA to small businesses during the pandemic served as a … that a New Hampshire business will be featured during SBA’s National Small Business Week this year,” said Amy Bassett, SBA New Hampshire District Director. “Annette and Nicole of … -
A Keene desire to make a difference
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/keene-desire-make-difference… Business Administration. In announcing the award, the SBA cited the center’s employment growth, recent expansion … to be recognized by the president, vice president and SBA Administrator Guzman,” the Keenes said in a statement. … -
Report: Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Face More Financing Challenges than Non-Veteran Small Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/nov/09/report-veteran-owned-small-businesses-face-more-financing-challenges-non-veteran-small-businesses… said Larry Stubblefield, Associate Administrator of the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development. “This report highlights the value of SBA-partnered resources like the Boots to Business … rates at the most popular lenders, and the amount of SBA-guaranteed loans they have received has increased more … -
Miller’s BBQ Baked Beans Expanding Market Footprint & Eyes Canada
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/millers-bbq-baked-beans-expanding-market-footprint-eyes-canada… guidance on how to grow her business. When she heard that SBA’s Emerging Leaders Program was designed to help owners of … out to local resources for assistance, including the SBA and the Kansas SBDC at Wichita State for marketing and … She participated in the 2019 cohort of executives in SBA’s Emerging Leaders Program with the goal of developing a … -
5 Key Financial Tips When Starting a Business from Home
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-key-financial-tips-when-starting-business-home… up 99.7 percent of all U.S. businesses. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit … readily available to you both online and offline from the SBA. Be sure to check out all the free courses and support … -
What I Learned About Business From a Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneur
https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-i-learned-about-business-girl-scout-cookie-entrepreneur… plan or even a real strategy. Linda McMahon Former SBA Administrator Linda McMahon served as the 25th … Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from 2017 to 2019. Read more about Linda McMahon When I … starting my own business.” Perhaps she’ll come back to SBA for help! Managing a Business Starting a Business … -
Bare Life, Promoting Good Health
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/bare-life-promoting-good-health… to meet product demand she needed assistance with an SBA line of credit as well as the one-on-one business advising from our SBA CT Small Business Development Center’s Business Advisor, … is happening through the COVID-19 pandemic in which the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury … -
World Trade Month Go Global Webinar Series
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/may/09/world-trade-month-go-global-webinar-series… Dial-In: 888-843-9207 Passcode: 4 7 6 2 2 4 7 Utilize the SBA Export Business Planner to help prepare your export … backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the … services to people through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private … -
Nigerian Man Convicted On Multiple Charges Including Wire Fraud, Conspiracy To Commit Money Laundering, And Aggravated Identity Theft
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/12/22/nigerian-man-convicted-multiple-charges-including-wire-fraud-conspiracy-commit-money-laundering… And Aggravated Identity Theft Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … of Inspector General, Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Inspector General, U.S. Postal Inspection … Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at: … -
Wonderlyn Murphy followed in the Footsteps of Her Father to 8(a) Certification
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/wonderlyn-murphy-followed-footsteps-her-father-8a-certification… Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business with the SBA; as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with the … business to the next level ,” said Murphy. “ Through the SBA 8 (a) program, I was availed resources and opportunities … 8(a) Graduate of the Year for Massachusetts as part of the SBA’s 2023 National Small Business Week Awards, “ I would … -
Why Veterans Are Well-Suited to Become Business Owners—And the Lessons You Can Learn from Them
https://www.sba.gov/blog/why-veterans-are-well-suited-become-business-owners-lessons-you-can-learn-them… readily available to learn right now. Robert Irvine SBA Blog Contributor Robert Irvine is a celebrity chef and … thought. In the restaurant world, this can take the form of a brunch café suddenly offering dinner or otherwise … I live by: Nothing is impossible. For information about SBA’s resources for veterans, visit www.sba.gov/veterans . … -
Nevada Man Sentenced for Over $11M COVID-19 Relief Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/08/21/nevada-man-sentenced-over-11m-covid-19-relief-fraud-money-laundering-scheme… and Money Laundering Scheme Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security … Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at … -
Ellensburg Family-owned Preschool Pivots to E-commerce During Pandemic
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/ellensburg-family-owned-preschool-pivots-e-commerce-during-pandemic… Center (SBDC) . The Washington SBDC, a part of the SBA Resource Partner Network , is a network of more than 40 … “I have received so much valuable help from the SBA by working with the SBDC on so many levels,” Gillaspy … In May 2023, Jack and Jill’s House was named the SBA Seattle District Rural Small Business of the Year. … -
Former Solon-based Manufacturer to Pay $6M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Paycheck Protection Program
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/05/22/former-solon-based-manufacturer-pay-6m-resolve-false-claims-act-allegations-relating-paycheck… was launched through the Small Business Administration (SBA), with the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and … the Northern District of Ohio, with assistance from the SBA’s Office of General Counsel (SBA-OGC) and Office of … at www.justice.gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form . The claims resolved by the settlement are allegations …