SBA blog

SBA is gearing up for National Small Business Week, which will be taking place April 30th - May 6th. And like last year, we’re taking the show on the road to celebrate small businesses across the United States.

Social media marketing is powerful, but can become a time sink if you let it. And face it, none of us have unlimited resources -- we have to use the time and staff we have wisely.

There are plenty of myths about franchising. A great deal of them revolve around money.

Did you know that April 23-29, 2017, is National Volunteer Week? This week is dedicated to promote and honor those who volunteer in our communities, as well as to encourage volunteerism across the nation.

Imagine owning stock in a company where the price appreciates greatly, you sell it, and pay no tax on your profit. That’s what can happen with qualified small business stock (QSBS).

Have you always wanted to start your own business? Do you have a lot of business ideas but don’t know which one to pursue?

Every small business owner wants to attract new customers. Here are 10 time-tested ways to help you bring in “new blood.”

Ask any one of America’s 62 million volunteers why they give their time, and you’d probably get nearly 62 million unique answers.

On March 31, 2017, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed April National Financial Capability Month and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is excited to be a part of its observation.

Entrepreneurs know that every small business starts with taking a risk. We have an idea for a product or service, but even the best ideas require a leap of faith.