SBA blog

As a former small business owner and entrepreneur, I know first-hand the support, resources and access to networks and financing that entrepreneurs need.

Are you a small business owner with an amazing success story to tell?  If so, submit your nomination today for SBA’s National Small Business Week awards.

Are you thinking about starting a business in 2019? This is a good time to go over the essentials of how to write, review, and manage your business plan.

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently proposed new regulations to make it easier for small businesses to understand and comply with the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program’s requirements.

If you are starting a small business, there is no shortage of advice on the steps you should take: registering your business name, getting a Tax ID, deciding on a business structure and applying for the needed permits and licenses.

For business owners, one of the major reasons to have a business credit card is to keep your business and personal expenses separate. This allows you to track your business spending while providing financial flexibility.

There is one marketing and sales tool you always have with you: yourself. As a small business owner, you are the face of your business brand to every potential prospect you meet.

Most of our military veterans are uniquely qualified to own and operate a franchise business.

At the SBA, we have the proven tools needed to help bridge the gap for young entrepreneurs, providing strong resources to help them grow their businesses, reach new markets and realize their full potential.

From virtual services to physical products that use your own unique designs, check out these suggestions for things to sell online that you may not have considered before.