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Obama Plans to Cut SBA Budget Almost in Half

2/14/11 at 3:00 PM

The president's 2012 budget proposal slashes Small Business Administration funding by 45 percent, although the agency's 2010 total was significantly inflated because of stimulus spending. Continue Reading

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Why the Small Business Jobs Act Is Good For You -- and the Economy

10/05/10 at 6:00 PM

The new law includes tax breaks and a $30 billion fund designed to help community banks boost lending to small businesses. Continue Reading

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Getting an SBA Loan: 5 Things You Need to Know

7/28/10 at 10:30 AM

Getting a business loan is tough -- especially these days. But the Small Business Administration can still be a great lending partner. How to cut through the red tape and secure an SBA loan. Continue Reading

Loans to Small Businesses Plummet

7/14/10 at 4:30 PM

Loans backed by the Small Business Administration dropped significantly after stimulus incentives dried up. Continue Reading

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