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SBA Simplifies Online Disaster Loan Application

2012-06-26T00:00:00-06:00

Applying for disaster recovery assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration just got easier thanks to revisions made to its electronic loan application, significantly reducing the number of screens an applicant must read while filling out the form.

Free Webinar: What Are the Top Five Disaster Risks to Small Businesses?

2012-06-22T00:00:00-06:00

Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to losses caused by natural disaster, cyberattacks, and – on a smaller scale – structural failure due to random events like faulty sprinkler systems or localized fires.

One of the first steps in creating a business continuity

Government Resources to Help With Difficult Financial Times

2012-06-20T00:00:00-06:00

Our mission at SBA is to to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise, and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.

Our friends at USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov, the official web portal

Are You Ready to Lead Your Company Through a Crisis?

2012-06-07T09:00:00-06:00

The unusual disaster events that occurred in 2011 demanded cool-headed and fast action from those in leadership positions. When earthquakes, wildfires and hurricanes struck, millions of business owners had to make quick decisions about the safety of their employees and the protection of their

SBA, AARP Team Up to Connect Older Americans With Resources to Start, Grow Businesses

2012-05-29T09:00:00-06:00

The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are launching a strategic alliance to provide counseling and training to entrepreneurs over the age of 50 who want to start or grow a small business. Through SBA’s online training courses and its nationwide network of business mentors and c

From Service to Business – Essential Tools and Programs for Veteran Entrepreneurs

2012-05-23T09:30:00-06:00

Are you a veteran or service-disabled veteran? Interested in launching your own business?

According to the latest SBA data, of the 27.1 million non-farm businesses in the U.S., 2.4 million are owned by veteran

FDIC and SBA Team Up to Offer Financial Education and Mentoring Support

2012-05-17T08:50:00-06:00

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and U.S. Small Business Administration today announced new resources to support small businesses across the nation. Acting Chairman Gruenberg and SBAs Associate Administrator for Entrepreneurial Development Michael Chodos released Money Smart for

Small Business Feedback Sparks Popular Changes To SBA’s Website and Social Media Tools

2012-04-27T12:40:00-06:00

Focus group sessions held in three major U.S. cities resulted in recommendations to the U.S. Small Business Administration on how to improve its award-winning SBA.Gov website and maximize social media tools and tutorials for the 800,000 individuals who visit the site each month.

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SBA Announces Small Business Video Contest: Tell Us Your Story!

2012-04-25T09:15:00-06:00

Do you have a small business story to tell? Every business has one. Tell your story to the SBA and your video may appear at National Small Business Week, SBA’s marquee event that attracts hundreds of small business owners, Fortune 500 company executives, Members of Congress and Obama Adm

SBA Opens Second Round of Applications for Intermediary Lending Pilot Program

2012-04-17T09:55:00-06:00

The Intermediary Lending Pilot Program (ILP), which provides long-term loans to eligible non-profit intermediary lenders to finance their lending to small businesses, has opened a second competitive application period. As a result, small businesses, especially those in underserved markets look

SBA Announces New Partnership to Connect Small Businesses with Corporate Supply Chains

2012-04-12T09:20:00-06:00

A new private-public collaboration will help small businesses strengthen their revenue streams by gaining access to more than $300 billion in combined supply chain spending by a consortium of 15 of America’s largest corporations, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today.

Free Webinar - Five Things You May Not Know About SBA Disaster Assistance

2012-04-04T12:45:00-06:00

In the aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster, you don’t have to be a small business owner to get recovery assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration. But did you know that SBA’s disaster assistance program is the agency’s only direct loan program?

SBA Connects Small Businesses with Team and Federal Contract Opportunities

2012-03-27T08:00:00-06:00

The U.S. Small Business Administration will host its free Mentor-Protégé Matchmaking Conference series in Denver, Colo., on April 11. The program gives small disadvantaged businesses access to guidance on federal contracting, face-to-face meetings and oppor

Office of Advocacy Announces Small Business Data Resources Tool

2012-03-23T08:00:00-06:00

Information abounds on the Internet, but timely, accurate, extensive, and accessible databases are sometimes hard to find. With more than 30 years of experience mining federal data sources from the Census Bureau to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Counci

SBA’s March Web Chat Offers Tips and Advice for Women-Owned Small Businesses

2012-03-19T08:50:00-06:00

In recognition of National Women’s History Month, SBA’s March web chat will feature an open forum on Women’s Business Ownership. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership helps to promote growth of women-owned businesses t

SBA Licenses First Nationwide Impact Investment Fund

2012-03-09T08:50:00-06:00

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today licensed the first nationally-focused Impact Investment Fund, SJF Ventures III, LP. The fund will make equity investments in cleantech and technology companies in communities nationwide as part of an impact investment initia

SBA to Honor Small Businesses at National Small Business Week May 20-22 in Washington, D.C.

2012-02-24T08:15:00-06:00

The nation’s top entrepreneurs will be honored at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week events May 20-22 in Washington, D.C. A series of award ceremonies, small business events and educational forums will mark the 59th anniversary of the agency

SBA Offers “FREE” Webinar Series Promoting Entrepreneurship Education and Small Business Growth

2012-02-21T09:00:00-06:00

WHAT: The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a series of webinars in recognition of the sixth annual National Entrepreneurship Week. The emphasis will be on financial empowerment and building the entrepreneurship skills of the next generation of small business owners, using bus

SBA Live Web Chat Will Focus on How to Start a New Business

2012-02-13T08:45:00-06:00

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s February web chat will offer business start-up advice for entrepreneurs. If you are considering starting a business in 2012, SBA can be valuable resource to help you find a mentor, improve your business skills and get training to help boost

Get Tips on Disaster Planning During Free SBA Agility Webinar

2012-02-08T08:50:00-06:00

Are you Ready to be an Effective Communicator during a Crisis?

Because it’s easy for even the best leader to be overwhelmed when a crisis hits and misinformation shows up in a Twitter feed, managing the flow of information about your company is crucial when an emergency occurs

SBA Kicks Off Emerging Leaders Initiative for 2012, Maintains Focus on Underserved Communities

2012-02-02T00:00:00-06:00

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration kicked off its 2012 e200/Emerging Leaders executive-level training initiative in 27 cities and communities. Since 2008 the e200/Emerging Leaders initiative has helped nearly 1,000 promising small business owners in underserved communities across th

New Online Course Introduced for Native American Small Business Owners

2012-01-26T17:00:00-06:00

Native American entrepreneurs have a new tool to help determine if they’re ready for business ownership and to help them get started. Native American Small Business Primer: Strategies for Success is a free, self-paced online business course developed for Native American business ow

Report Says SBDCs Are Essential for Small Business Access to Programs

2012-01-20T08:45:00-06:00

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s national network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) plays an essential role in the economic development of their states and local communities through their direct, face-to-face counseling for small businesses, according to a report rele

Disaster Planning Tips Discussed During Free Webinar Hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions

2012-01-12T09:20:00-06:00

Natural disasters exacted a significant financial toll on the United States in 2011. The Insurance Information Institute reports that insured losses from a series of disasters – which included devastating spring tornadoes in the Midwest, floods in the southeast, wildfires in the so

SBA Helps Veterans Start, Grow and Expand Small Businesses

2011-12-14T09:10:00-06:00

With thousands of service men and women returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. Small Business Administration is welcoming them home with programs and initiatives to help them start, grow and expand their businesses. SBA provides veterans access to much needed business counseling

SBA’s Web Chat to Focus on Tax Essentials For Small Business Owners

2011-12-08T09:05:00-06:00

With the end of the 2011 tax year right around the corner, small business owners can help prepare themselves for the upcoming filing season by clicking in to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s free December web chat for tips on potential year-end tax savings.

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SBA 8(a),HUBZone,Women-Owned Small Business Workshops

2011-11-21T15:20:00-06:00

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Colorado District Office has announced the 2012 schedule for its 8(a)/HUBZone/Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) workshops.

8(a), HUBZone and WOSB are all programs offered through the federal government. However, many entrepreneurs a

SBA Kicks Off Young Entrepreneur Series

2011-11-15T10:40:00-06:00

The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the launch of the Young Entrepreneur Series (YES), which will connect young and aspiring entrepreneurs with SBA officials, local business advisors and resources to help them start or grow their own small business.

Get the Business Case for Preparedness at Free Webinar

2011-11-10T08:00:00-06:00

Businesses everywhere are now operating on limited resources. Yet the survival of your company rests – particularly when faced with a disaster – on whether or not your key assets are protected. Developing a business continuity plan will not only reduce liabilities, but will e

SBA and the American Red Cross Join to Help Individuals and Businesses Prepare for Disasters

2011-10-25T10:15:00-06:00

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the American Red Cross have joined forces to intensify outreach efforts to educate the public about the importance of having a disaster recovery plan in place.

"Studies show that between 15 percent to 40 percent of businesses fai