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Questioning the SBA

5/26/11 at 5:30 PM

Armed with questions from our Board of Directors, we recently sat down with Karen Mills, administrator of the Small Business Administration, for a wide-ranging conversation about the agency and its work on behalf of entrepreneurs. Continue Reading

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Entrepreneurs Gather for National Small Business Week

5/16/11 at 12:30 PM

President Obama officially declared the start of National Small Business Week, which will include panel forums, featured speakers such as Steve Case and the announcement of the 2011 National Small Business Person of the Year. Continue Reading

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SCORE Launches New Website to Support Small Businesses

5/09/11 at 2:00 PM

To help reach its goal of launching or growing 1 million small businesses by 2017, SCORE relaunched its website, with new opportunities to network and get advice. Continue Reading

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The Aftermath of Bankruptcy: Easier Recovery, Tougher Credit

4/21/11 at 5:30 PM

Small businesses are surviving for years after bankruptcy and can be just as profitable as other businesses, but are 24 percent more likely to be denied a loan, according to new SBA Office of Advocacy report. Continue Reading

Will SBA's New Online Tool Boost Small-Business Lending?

4/05/11 at 3:00 PM

The Small Business Administration says its newly launched Lender Toolkit will make it easier for banks and other institutions to provide loans to small businesses. Continue Reading

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SBA Program Provides Women-Owned Businesses Greater Access to Government Contracts

10/26/10 at 9:00 PM

The Small Business Administration's Women's Procurement Program Rule could provide easier access to $500 billion worth of federal contracting opportunities. Continue Reading

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Small Business Administration Redefines 'Small Business'

10/11/10 at 3:00 PM

New size standards will now classify more than 18,000 additional businesses as "small businesses," making them eligible for SBA programs. 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

Obama Presses Congress to Help Small Businesses

5/25/10 at 5:30 PM

In a Rose Garden speech, the president called for more loans and tax breaks for small businesses, as a way of boosting job growth. Continue Reading

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National Small Business Week Kicks Off

5/24/10 at 9:00 PM

The event in Washington, D.C., which has been held since 1963, recognizes the impact entrepreneurs have on the U.S. economy. Continue Reading

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SBA Offers Relief to Businesses Affected by Oil Spill

5/11/10 at 6:00 PM

The Small Business Administration is offering emergency loans to Gulf Coast businesses that have taken a hit following the BP oil spill. Continue Reading

SBA Teams Up with Google to Help Entrepreneurs

5/11/10 at 12:30 PM

In partnership with the Small Business Administration, Google launches a new site to help business owners establish a better online presence. Continue Reading

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