SBA blog

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.

While it may not get as much buzz these days as social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, old-fashioned, face-to-face networking is still essential for building a business.

Did you know every time someone, including you, reviews your credit report a credit inquiry is added to your report instantly?

During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the traditions, contributions and impact of American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians in our communities and our nation.

According to the Census Bureau, only 45 percent of workers at companies with 1 to 49 employees had access to a retirement plan.