SBA
Project Grow
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
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.
Startup Financing
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
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.
Veteran Entrepreneurs
Thank You for Your Service - 4 Business Funding Programs for Veterans
A grateful nation gives its warriors at least a bit of help making the transition from military life to launching their own businesses.
Lending
Small Business Credit Still Not Back to Pre-Recession Levels
Despite the recent rise in the number of small business loans, small business lending still has not returned to their highs.
Cash-Flow Management
4 Tips for Managing Cash Flow When You're Bootstrapping
The wealthiest companies work hard to know where every dime goes. Startups literally cannot afford to do less.
National Small Business Week
How to Build an Institution, Not a Short-Term Business
Maria Contreras-Sweet, the newest head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is an entrepreneur herself. Here, she discusses how to create a business that will be around for the long haul.
National Small Business Week
New SBA Chief Jumps Into the Red Zone, Taking On the Infamous Disaster Loan Program
Maria Contreras-Sweet was sworn into office just over two months ago and her very first concern was tackling one of the Small Business Administration's major sore spots.
National Small Business Week
SBA Chief: The Secret to Being a Good Boss Is Being a Good Cheerleader
Maria Contreras-Sweet became head of the Small Business Administration just about two months ago, but managing employees is hardly new territory for her.
SBA
Congress Is Right to Challenge the SBA's Program Expansion
The Small Business Administration has done something rare: It united both sides of the aisle in opposition.
National Small Business Week
Small Business Week: 3 Things You've Missed So Far
New funding options and Google launch are among what's new for National Small Business Week.
National Small Business Week
National Small Business Week: Events to Watch For in Your Region
As National Small Business Week kicks off today, here are some exciting events, opportunities and resources to look out for.
National Small Business Week
From Tattoo Parlors to Coffee Shops, a National Celebration of Small Businesses
National Small Business Week runs from May 12 to 16 this year, with events being held in cities from San Francisco to Washington.
Ask Entrepreneur
Obama Picks Maria Contreras-Sweet to Lead the SBA
Maria Contreras-Sweet, the founder of ProAmerica Bank, is the White House's pick as head of the government's Small Business Administration.
