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One Stop Shop for Small Business Compliance
… One Stop Shop for Small Business Compliance When federal agencies publish regulations that may have a significant economic impact on small businesses, they are … agency websites and publications. You can also download a spreadsheet of available guides and rules. Organization … -
Types of contracts
… Set-aside contracts for small businesses To help provide a level playing field for small businesses, the government … to small businesses. Those contracts are called “small business set-asides,” and they help small businesses compete … are exceptions to this rule. Sole-source contracts are a kind of contract that can be issued without a competitive … -
Become a federal contractor
… Become a federal contractor The federal government encourages small … on contracting opportunities. The process to register as a federal contractor is more straightforward than most people … to provide a specific capability or product For your small business to serve as a prime contractor or subcontractor, … -
Small Business Development Centers
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Veterans Business Development Officers
… Veterans Business Development Officers Veterans Business Development Officers help veteran entrepreneurs find programs and training. Veterans Business Development Officers work in each of SBA's 68 … -
Get local assistance
… Get business help nearby Enter your ZIP Code below to search, or … and training in your area. Business ZIP Code* Enter a valid 5-digit ZIP Code. Search nearby Connect with SBA … SCORE to connect you with an expert business mentor in a wide range of services at no cost. Veterans Business … -
Office of Policy, Planning and Liaison
… Policy, Planning and Liaison (OPPL) is implementing small business government contracting legislations. Content About … and Liaison (OPPL) is responsible for implementing small business government contracting legislation and policy … FAR Contracts under the Small Business Administration 8(a) Program Final Rule Recurring reports Bundled and … -
Manage your finances
… Accounting for revenue and expenses can help keep your business running smoothly. Make sure you maintain proper bookkeeping and have a basic knowledge of business finances. Content Start with a balance sheet The balance sheet is the foundation of … -
Nonmanufacturer rule
… Nonmanufacturer rule The nonmanufacturer rule allows a small business to supply products it did not manufacture. Content What is the nonmanufacturer rule? To qualify as a small business concern for set-aside or sole-source supply … -
Joint ventures
… Leveraging the other partner’s experience and market share A mentor and its protégé can joint venture as a small business for any small business contract, provided the … -
SBA leadership
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Governing rules and responsibilities
… that govern the government contracting process. Content Business regulations for federal contracting Regulations … are authorized to have their own supplement to the FAR. As a government contractor, you also must comply with labor … as well as other statutes, unless the contract states that a particular statute isn’t applicable. You should understand … -
Instructional materials for trainers
… to help you work with entrepreneurs and new small business owners. Content Use the following resources to help … certification to use. They are also are written at a level to ensure that a community volunteer can feel … organizations whose constituents are interested in starting a business but don't know where to begin. The … -
Media
… and download promotional materials about National Small Business Week. Content NSBW press releases SBA Celebrates National Small Business Week Following White House Proclamation SBA … Small Business Week Cosponsors SBA Announces T-Mobile as a Gold Cosponsor for National Small Business Week 2025 SBA … -
SBA-certified businesses
… know about your participation in SBA certification and business development programs for federal contractors. … participating in SBA federal contracting certification and business development programs may use SBA-approved digital … in the following programs are eligible to use the icons: 8(a) Business Development program Women-Owned Small Businesses … -
Regional Regulatory Fairness Boards
… Regulatory Fairness Boards These boards, made up of small business owners, advise SBA's Ombudsman about federal … Board Meeting, visit facadatabase.gov . If you’d like a transcript for our National Hearing on the Impact of Joint … Valderrama is the President of CDC Group & Associates, a consultant, development, and general contracting firm in … -
Women's Business Centers
… Women's Business Centers Find grant announcements and other important … documents Application for Federal Assistance SF 424 SF 424 A Annual Budget Summary (B10-B16) Metrics and Milestones … help to build and grow women-owned businesses. … Women's Business Centers … -
Strengthen your cybersecurity
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Natural Resource Sales Assistance program