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SBA Patriot Express Small Business Loans
The SBA's Patriot Express small business loan program offers small business loans of up to $500,000 to members of the U.S. military community.
The SBA's Patriot Express small business loan program offers small business loans of up to $500,000 to members of the U.S. military community.
President Bush's Small Business Agenda
Permanent tax cuts and affordable, accessible health care are just two of the action items on President Bush's Small Business Agenda for the remainder of his presidency.
Permanent tax cuts and affordable, accessible health care are just two of the action items on President Bush's Small Business Agenda for the remainder of his presidency.
Small Business Drives U.S. Economy
What really drives the U.S. economy? No, it is not war. Small business -- firms with fewer than 500 employees -- drive the U.S. economy by providing jobs for over half of the nation's private workforce.
What really drives the U.S. economy? No, it is not war. Small business -- firms with fewer than 500 employees -- drive the U.S. economy by providing jobs for over half of the nation's private workforce.
SBA to Host Live Web Chats for Small Business
Small business owners and those who want to be are invited to a great series of live Web chats to be hosted by experts at the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Small business owners and those who want to be are invited to a great series of live Web chats to be hosted by experts at the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Snow's Bill Would Help Small Business
Small businesses would find it easier to comply with complex and confusing federal regulations, if a bill recently introduced by Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) becomes law.
Small businesses would find it easier to comply with complex and confusing federal regulations, if a bill recently introduced by Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) becomes law.
Bush Proclaims Small Business Week
Declaring small businesses to be "the heart" of America's renewed economic growth, President Bush has proclaimed April 24 through April 30, 2005, as Small Business Week.
Declaring small businesses to be "the heart" of America's renewed economic growth, President Bush has proclaimed April 24 through April 30, 2005, as Small Business Week.
SBA Loan Myths and Facts
If you have been considering seeking an SBA loan to start or expand a small business, you may have read or heard some negative myths about the SBA's loan guarantee programs. Let's bust those myths right now.
If you have been considering seeking an SBA loan to start or expand a small business, you may have read or heard some negative myths about the SBA's loan guarantee programs. Let's bust those myths right now.
SBA Names Top U.S. Woman Small Business Owners
The gross income of Daisy Gallagher's small business has increased 35 percent per year since 2002. Doreen Mark's small business realized sales totaling $10.7 million in 2004. Daisy and Doreen are just two examples of the five outstanding women small business owners recognized by the SBA as the top women in small business for 2005.
The gross income of Daisy Gallagher's small business has increased 35 percent per year since 2002. Doreen Mark's small business realized sales totaling $10.7 million in 2004. Daisy and Doreen are just two examples of the five outstanding women small business owners recognized by the SBA as the top women in small business for 2005.
Basic SBA Loan Requirements
You've decided you are ready to run your own small business. You've done your homework, have a business plan, know why unsuccessful small businesses fail and have sworn not to make those mistakes. Now you're shopping for an SBA-backed loan to finance your business. What will you need to show the lender?
You've decided you are ready to run your own small business. You've done your homework, have a business plan, know why unsuccessful small businesses fail and have sworn not to make those mistakes. Now you're shopping for an SBA-backed loan to finance your business. What will you need to show the lender?
Are You Ready for a Small Business?
You've decided to take the plunge and seek an SBA-backed loan to start your own small business. Are you sure you're ready? Carefully consider each of the following questions as prepared by the SBA.
You've decided to take the plunge and seek an SBA-backed loan to start your own small business. Are you sure you're ready? Carefully consider each of the following questions as prepared by the SBA.
Why Small Businesses Fail: SBA
The U.S. Small Business Administration has seen lots of small businesses come and, unfortunately, go. According to the SBA, over 50% of small businesses fail in the first year and 95% fail within the first five years. Why? What goes wrong?
The U.S. Small Business Administration has seen lots of small businesses come and, unfortunately, go. According to the SBA, over 50% of small businesses fail in the first year and 95% fail within the first five years. Why? What goes wrong?
SBA Upgrades HUBZone Program to Create More Jobs
In an effort to create more jobs in economically distressed communities, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making some major changes its Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) program.
In an effort to create more jobs in economically distressed communities, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making some major changes its Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) program.
Money for Small Business
No direct grants to individuals for starting a small business are currently available, but the SBA offers several low interest, flexible loans which are funded by government grants.
No direct grants to individuals for starting a small business are currently available, but the SBA offers several low interest, flexible loans which are funded by government grants.
How to Get a Federal Tax ID Number
At some point, your business will need a federal tax ID number, also called an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Here's how to get one.
At some point, your business will need a federal tax ID number, also called an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Here's how to get one.
Small Business Grants from the States
Unlike the federal government, the states do offer almost 200 direct grant programs for starting or growing a small business. Here you will find links to the business development resources of all 50 states.
Unlike the federal government, the states do offer almost 200 direct grant programs for starting or growing a small business. Here you will find links to the business development resources of all 50 states.
Financing a Small Business: 6-Day Email Course
Subscribe to the 6-day Small Business Financing Email Course. Each day you will receive an email with helpful -- and factual -- advice about how to get money for starting or growing a small business with the assistance of the government. In addition, each issue will contain tips on other ways to take advantage of the government services available to you free of charge.
Subscribe to the 6-day Small Business Financing Email Course. Each day you will receive an email with helpful -- and factual -- advice about how to get money for starting or growing a small business with the assistance of the government. In addition, each issue will contain tips on other ways to take advantage of the government services available to you free of charge.
Top Ten Reasons to Love U.S. Small Business
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the top 10 reasons to love small business, what the SBA's Office of Advocacy calls "the heart of the American economy." Lots of amazing facts here.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the top 10 reasons to love small business, what the SBA's Office of Advocacy calls "the heart of the American economy." Lots of amazing facts here.
Avoiding Business Opportunity Scams
The Federal Trade Commission advises consumers to consider these points before entering into any business agreement.
The Federal Trade Commission advises consumers to consider these points before entering into any business agreement.
Online Legal Help for Small Businesses
Even small business can run into big legal problems. If you need legal advice or help with all those government regulations, just retain the services of the brand new BusinessLaw.gov Web site. Oh, did I mention it’s totally free?
Even small business can run into big legal problems. If you need legal advice or help with all those government regulations, just retain the services of the brand new BusinessLaw.gov Web site. Oh, did I mention it’s totally free?