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Testimony of Debra S. Ritt, Assistant Inspector General for Auditing, U.S. Small Business Administration, Before the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship United States Senate September 20, 2007
… women who own businesses or who are contemplating business ownership. SBA awards two types of grants to WBCs—new grants … a steady stream of grant funding is needed to keep them in operation. However, WBCs have voiced significant concerns about delays in grant payments made by SBA. My testimony today is based on … -
Write your business plan
… to convince people that working with you — or investing in your company — is a smart choice. Pick a business plan … a marketing strategy. Your strategy should evolve and change to fit your unique needs. Your goal in this section is … business is relatively simple, or you plan to regularly change and refine your business plan. Lean startup formats … -
Debra Ritt, Assistant Inspector General for Auditing, U.S. Small Business Administration, before the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight of the Committee of Homeland Security and Government Affairs, United States Senate, July 16, 2009
… our audit of Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) participants in the 8(a) program. The 8(a) program is the Federal … developed until a later phase of the project. Changes in ownership of ANC participants and the holding companies that … has had difficulty managing the large volume of ownership change requests requiring approval. Last year, we identified … -
In Celebration of Black History Month, SBA Administrator Guzman Announces New Funding to Expand Outreach Centers for Women Entrepreneurs through Minority Serving Institutions
… In Celebration of Black History Month, SBA Administrator … Guzman. Through the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership’s (OWBO), the WBCs will help entrepreneurs pivot, … as competing in the burgeoning industries solving climate change and to grow clean-energy supply chains that will help … -
TUESDAY: U.S. Small Business Administration to Convene Third Annual Women’s Business Summit
… businesses build, scale, and grow. The summit will be held in collaboration with the National Women’s Business Council … and schedule details will be announced at a later date. In its first two years, more than 37,000 participants have … Assistant Administrator, Office of Women’s Business Ownership, U.S. Small Business Administration Tene Dolphin, … -
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Rule to Increase Economic Opportunity for Returning Citizens
… and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced that the Biden-Harris … loans to start or grow a business. As part of this rule change, the SBA will also remove questions on criminal … will remain ineligible. “For too long, small business ownership has been out of reach for returning citizens,” said … -
The SBA issues a final rule on increases to monetary size standards for inflation
… Small Business Administration (SBA) has finalized, without change, its June 12, 2014 interim final rule that adjusted … for inflation that has occurred since the last adjustment in 2008. These adjustments were in addition to revisions that … the interim final rule, which this rule finalizes without change. You must visit the System for Award Management (SAM) … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces 17 New Women’s Business Centers
… U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 … field for women and all those who have been underinvested in for too long.” The SBA’s WBCs offer one-on-one … Through the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) , the 17 new WBCs – including 13 hosted by … -
SBA Finalizes Rule to Adjust Monetary Based Size Standards For Inflation
… and income) for inflation. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on January 25th and will be effective … that occurred since the last adjustment for inflation in 2008. The changes became effective July 14, 2014. These changes were in addition to the recent revisions as a result of the SBA’s … -
MARCH 28-29: U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Second Annual Women’s Business Summit
… Second Annual Women’s Business Summit WASHINGTON – In honor of Women’s History Month, the U.S. Small Business … help women-owned small businesses build, scale, and grow. In-person salon/listening sessions will also be held by local … Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Women’s Business Ownership, U.S. Small Business Administration Tene Dolphin, … -
The Pros and Cons of Owning a Food Franchise
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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Lower Costs for Small Businesses
… U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 … facilities, and machinery. Example : Through this rule change, a small, rural call center would be able to better … Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small … -
PR 15298 and PR 15322 - SBA Mobile Business Recovery Center Visits Five Puerto Rico Municipalities Next Week
… disaster loans, answer questions and assist businesses in completing the SBA application. “Businesses and nonprofit … Collazo. Please note that the location of the mobile BRC in San Germán has changed from Parque Acquático to Centro Comunal Las Lomas in la Residencial Las Lomas . The Mobile BRC will travel as … -
Conforming Statutory Amendments and Technical Corrections to Small Business Government Contracting Regulations
… The thresholds for sole source contracting are contained in the Small Business Act, SBA’s regulations, and the Federal … and the FAR’s numbers diverge. SBA is making this change to conform the thresholds contained in SBA’s … regulations to those in the FAR. This rule allows indirect ownership by United States Citizens in the HUBZone program to … -
Veteran contracting assistance programs
… provides program and governance guidance, was published in the Federal Register on November 29, 2022. How to apply … the size standard corresponding to any NAICS code listed in the business’s SAM profile. Have no less than 51% of the … spouse or appointed, permanent caregiver is assisting in that management. For a full list of eligibility … -
Small Business Lending Advisory Council
… small businesses face when accessing capital, especially in underserved and under-resourced communities. Challenges … businesses through SBA programs. Private sector innovation in the small business lending community. Council members Paul … -
Surety partner training
… to SBA How to report unsuccessful bids to SBA How to change the surety for an SBA account How to navigate eApps … and affiliation How to enter and update schedule of work in process How to communicate with SBA using application … -
Brand attributes
… mentor, and more. All of these roles have one thing in common: they create positive change for small business owners. We serve as a catalyst to … -
PPP data
… data reports All loan data Download all PPP loan data in CSV format. Last updated March 7, 2025 … Find data and …