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Writing style
https://www.sba.gov/brand/brand-overview/writing-style… cold and removed. We don’t promote the individual small business, we publicize stories of small businesses that … in footnotes, sidenotes, tables, leaderwork, and lists. Business names External: For company, companies use Co. or Cos. When a business uses either word at the end of its name. Ford Motor … -
Buy assets and equipment
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/buy-assets-equipment… Buy assets and equipment Your business will need special assets and equipment to succeed. … surplus. Content Know the assets and equipment you need Business assets fall into three broad categories: tangible, … to decide whether you want to buy or lease assets for your business. The first step is figuring out which assets will … -
Manage your business
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Small business procurement
https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/small-business-procurement… Small business procurement Find out SBA’s annual small business contracting goals, and find the contractors and information to help your agency meet them. Find small business vendors Agency contracting goals Each federal agency … Small business procurement … -
8 Business Plan Myths That Can Hurt Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/8-business-plan-myths-can-hurt-your-business… 8 Business Plan Myths That Can Hurt Your Business March 2, 2018 The need for good business planning is as strong as ever, and the potential … The need for good business planning is as strong as ever, and the potential benefits are as important as ever. Every business owner ought to have a business plan. But the best … -
Apply to be an SBIC
https://www.sba.gov/partners/sbics/apply-be-sbic… the SBIC program Since 1958, the mission of the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program has been to … managed equity and debt investment funds as Small Business Investment Companies. SBA capital comes in the form … -
Identify your market
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/export-products/international-sales/identify-your-market… government also pursues other agreements to advance small business issues. Find out more about U.S. trade agreements … with Mexico, Canada, and other trade agreements with small business provisions: Country A-D Country E-K Country L-Z … please see: SBA Fact Sheet: USMCA: Opportunities for Small Business SBA Blog on USMCA: "USMCA is More Business for Small … -
Apply for licenses and permits
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/apply-licenses-permits… and permits The requirements and fees vary based on your business activities, location, and government rules. Content … licenses and permits from both federal and state agencies. Business activities regulated by a federal agency will need a federal license or permit. Check to see if any of your business activities are listed here. If they are, then check … -
Know the import and export laws and regulations
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/export-products/international-sales/know-import-export-laws-regulations… States and where you are trading is essential to your business’ success. Content U.S. Federal laws are found in the … Trade Group . Research U.S. and foreign taxes Your business structure and location will influence which taxes your business has to pay to the U.S. federal, state, and local … -
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund… their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. … gross receipts and, if applicable, eligible expenses: Business tax returns (IRS Form 1120 or IRS 1120-S) IRS Forms … businesses who opened in 2020, the applicant’s original business model should have contemplated at least 33.00% of … -
Loans
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans… out which SBA-guaranteed loan program is best for your business, then use Lender Match to be matched to lenders. … How SBA helps small businesses get loans The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small businesses get … payment . SBA partners with lenders to help increase small business access to loans Loans for borrowers 7(a) loans SBA's … -
Hire employees with disabilities
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Virtual summit
https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/virtual-summit… Virtual summit Learn about the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. About the event The National Small Business Week 2-day virtual summit is happening Tuesday, May … This year’s event is open to established and aspiring business owners and will include educational presentations by … -
SBA to Open Business Recovery Centers in Hammond and Thibodaux to Help Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ida
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/sep/18/sba-open-business-recovery-centers-hammond-thibodaux-help-businesses-impacted-hurricane-ida… SBA to Open Business Recovery Centers in Hammond and Thibodaux to Help … by Hurricane Ida SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center today announced the opening of … The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Louisiana Small Business … -
National Small Business Week
https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week… National Small Business Week Celebrate entrepreneurs and small business owners during SBA's annual awards. NSBW 2026 is May 3-9. About National Small Business Week For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business … National Small Business Week … -
Physical damage loans
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/physical-damage-loans… financial assistance from SBA — even if you do not own a business. As a homeowner, renter, or personal property owner, … properties may be eligible for assistance under SBA's business physical disaster loan program . These loans … TTY/TRS: 711 Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov Business physical disaster If you own a business located in … -
Organization
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization… us by phone or email. Contact SBA Mission The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, grow, … to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns; preserve free competitive enterprise; … enterprises. The agency also advocates on behalf of small business to federal agencies and big businesses. 1945: WWII … -
Unsecured Business Funding for Small Business Owners Explained
https://www.sba.gov/blog/unsecured-business-funding-small-business-owners-explained… Unsecured Business Funding for Small Business Owners Explained June 19, 2018 As a small business owner, if you’re in the startup phase or are ready … As a small business owner, if you’re in the startup phase or are ready to scale your existing business, you may be searching for unsecured business funding … -
SBA Spanish glossary
https://www.sba.gov/partners/counselors/instructional-materials-trainers/sba-spanish-glossary