Congress Approves Small-Business Bills
Federal lawmakers on Wednesday approved as many as four bills aimed at boosting entrepreneurial development programs overseen by the Small Business Admini... Read more
Small Business Development Centers
SBA, Others Gear Up For Relief Effort
September 8, 2005 --With local business development agencies turning to relief efforts, the U.S. Small Business Administration is expectin... Read more
House Approves SBA Funding
The House on Thursday approved $582 million in funding for federal small-business lending and assistance programs overseen by the Small Business Administr... Read more
House Committee Approves Energy Bill
The House Small Business Committee this week approved legislation aimed at helping small businesses cope with rising energy costs. The Small Busine... Read more
How to Pick a Site for Your Business
Whether you are opening a new store, setting up a small factory, or looking to lease a branch office, these tips will help you find the right location for yo... Read more
House Takes Up Regulatory Relief Bill
House lawmakers this week are expected to take up legislation requiring federal agencies to review the impact of regulations on the nation's small busines... Read more
Veteran Small-Business Bill Enacted
New federal legislation helps deployed reservists keep their businesses afloat, among other provisions. Read more
Senate Lawmakers Boost SBA Budget
March 23, 2007 -- The Senate on Friday approved $97 million in extra funding for the Small Business Administration's 2008 budget request,... Read more
How to Present Your Business Plan
Hitting a home run with potential investors requires selecting the right pitch. Read more
All Hat, No Cattle
When it comes to pronouncements about small business, President George W. Bush stands tall, "Entrepreneurs create between 60 and 80% of the new jobs natio... Read more
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
One of many programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program is intended to provide ... Read more
Democrats Charge Bush Short-Changing SBA, Others
Feb. 21, 2005 -- Democrats are making small business a point of contention in their battle against the Republican White House. In ... Read more
Building a Better Board
1. Whom Do You Want? Though we often think of sound business advice as universal, a good board is tailored to the opportunities a... Read more
MESBICs, Loan Programs Face The Budget Axe
Federal aid to minority businesses will suffer substantial reductions once budget cutters in both the Administration and Congress complete their review of... Read more
Senate Offers Aid to Gulf Coast Businesses
September 19, 2005 --Hoping to jumpstart the regional economy, the U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a package of emergency federal aid for s... Read more
SBA Reaching Out To Hispanic Community
July 2, 2004 -- Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference. At least, that's what the Small Business Administration is h... Read more
Small Business Administration
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How to Conduct Market Research
A guide to using market research to understand who your customers are and what they want Read more
Small Businesses Score Super Bowl Contracts with the NFL
The NFL’s Emerging Business Program works to educate local minority- and women-owned businesses about Super Bowl vendor procurement opportunities. Read more
How to Assemble a Board of Advisers
How to set up a board of advisers to help you run your small business Read more
Inc.'s Guide to 'Smart' Government Money
A guide to helping small companies profit from new economic-development programs. Read more
The SBA's 2008 Budget, Half Full
A couple weeks ago it looked, to the untrained eye, like Congress was heading toward an appropriation for the Small Business Administration, one that plac... Read more
Did Small Business Win?
Small business owners across the country overwhelmingly have supported President George W. Bush during this election year. Reports from the Read more
Time to Fix the SBA
The Small Business Administration is in bad need of an overhaul. Here's Inc. 's bold plan to fix the SBA -- delivered just as the agency celebrates i... Read more
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