SBA
News and Articles About SBA
Small Business Loans ![Jared Hecht]()
Multiple Owners? Here's How to Prepare for Your Loan Application.
Follow these steps before filling out that loan application if you're one of several owners of a business in need of a loan.
SBA ![Evan Singer]()
5 Surprising Reasons to Love the Small Business Administration
Did you know that the SBA doesn't actually loan money to small businesses?
Ready To Launch ![The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, Inc.]()
7 Loan Programs Offered by the SBA
If banks turn you down for a standard loan, check out these options from the federal government.
Make More Happen ![Kedma Ough]()
The Feds Have $2.5B Available to Fund Innovative Small Companies
The Small Business Administration is crisscrossing the nation to educate entrepreneurs about how to apply for grants focused on early stage companies.
Loans ![Kate Taylor]()
New Report Reinforces How Risky Franchising Can Really Be
There's no easy path to success. Even one in six franchisees who land SBA loans wind up with failing businesses.
Ready To Launch ![Catherine Clifford]()
These Brother and Sister Entrepreneurs Were Just Named the National Small Business Persons of the Year
One of the founders of the family-owned and operated Missouri Star Quilt Company reflects on moments of intense struggle -- and serious doubt.
Ready To Launch ![Catherine Clifford]()
Battle-Tested Startup Advice From 6 Awesome Entrepreneurs
The six finalists in the running for National Small Business Person of the Year share what they wish they'd known as they were getting started.
National Small Business Week ![Catherine Clifford]()
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here's How These Entrepreneurs Stay Productive.
Every year, one entrepreneur is bestowed the honor of National Small Business Person of the Year. We talked to the six finalists about how they get things done.
Make More Happen ![Susan Solovic]()
Small Businesses Celebrating on a Tight Budget This Year.
Entrepreneurs can be successful even in the worst of times, but let's hope they aren't forced into that position for much longer.
Make More Happen ![Catherine Clifford]()
What Keeps Entrepreneurs Grounded, Peaceful and Happy Amid the Chaos
We asked six nationally celebrated entrepreneurs to share how they stay grounded amid the turbulence of running a business.
National Small Business Week ![Catherine Clifford]()
What Inspires Entrepreneurs to Work as Hard as They Do
As National Small Business Week kicks off, we gathered some insight from the six finalists in the running to win National Small Business Person of the Year.
National Small Business Week ![Catherine Clifford]()
3 Things You Need to Know About National Small Business Week
Here's how you can get involved in the Small Business Administration's week-long celebration of the Main Street entrepreneur.
Ready To Launch ![David Nilssen]()
When Seeking an SBA Loan, Remember the 5 C's
Banks analyze these five factors to determine whether to approve your small business loan application.
Loans ![Kate Rogers]()
Why Small Businesses Don't Want a Loan
The reason may be due to uncertainties caused by the financial crisis and how home values have fallen so much.
