Small Business Administration
SBA Loans: A Complete Guide for Small Business Owners
The Small Business Administration offers a variety of SBA loan programs to fit every stage of business development.
Senate Passes Bill to Extend Deadline for PPP Applications
In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the Senate voted to give small businesses more time to apply for loans.
PPP Paid Over 4,000 Businesses Twice, Government Watchdog Says -- and They'll Have to Pay It Back
Between April and August 2020, 8,731 PPP loans were duplicates, totaling about $692 million.
Buying Out a Partner? New Small Business Administration Lending Rules Can Help.
A technical change in SBA policy makes it easier to buy out a partner
How to Decide Whether You Need Debt or Equity Financing for Your Business
Landing on the right type of business financing is a critical step for turning expansion plans into reality.
You Want to Start a Business -- How Should You Finance It?
Steering through fundraising pitfalls can be the life or death of your company.
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.
Trump Chooses Pro Wrestling Magnate Linda McMahon to Head SBA
In the president elect's announcement, he's expected to tout that McMahon helped the WWE grow from a 13-person operation to a publicly traded global enterprise with more than 800 employees worldwide.
Should a Startup Hire an HR? If Yes, When?
Should HRs at startups don multiple roles?
6 Tips for Finding the Best Online Loan for Your Small Business
Do your homework now so you can skip the bank later.
Working With Auditors Doesn't Have to Ruin Your Week
How to get the best out of a working relationship that can be frustrating and inefficient, but it necessary to make your business grow smoothly.
4 Financing Tips for Female Entrepreneurs
Hey, ladies: Women's Small Business Month is a great time to polish up the financial strategy.
Partners Await Inventors Who Need Help Building Prototypes
Universities and the federal government have programs that provide more help than many inventors could otherwise dream of affording.
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.
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.