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SBA Lending in 2012 Gets a Haircut
The SBA announced a banner year in 2011 -- supporting a record $30 billion in loans. But come 2012, the agency's sights are $1 billion lower.
How Community Banks Are Wooing Small-Business Customers
The money is coming back in business borrowing-- so why don't businesses want it? Here's a look at what some innovative community banks are doing to try to be your lender.
How to Find the Best Local Lender for Your Business
Interested in working with a community bank? Here are a few tips for finding the right one.
Are We on the Verge of a Small-Business Hiring Boom?
A new study shows 40 percent of small business owners plan to make a hire in the next six months. Could this be the start of a turnaround in unemployment?
The State of the SBA
SBA chief Karen Mills on how the agency evolved through the economic crisis.
How to Approach Lenders Now
Borrowers should be prepared to talk about how they steered through the downturn.
Getting Started With a Loan From the Small Business Administration
The SBA's got your back. With an SBA-guaranteed loan, they'll guarantee as much as 80 percent of the principle.
Taking Advantage of Government Venture Capital
The SBA doesn't just guarantee loans. It backs venture capital funds, too.