Last week, the SBA announced the launch of its Early Stage Innovation Funds Initiative. The SBA said it will commit up to $1 billion to start-ups from the program over the next five years. Licensees in the fund agree to be regulated by the SBA. MORE
Garrett and Melanie Marrero co-founded Maui Brewing Company, Hawaii's largest craft beer brewery. MORE
Unless lawmakers raise the $18.75 billion limit, entrepreneurs won't be able to seek new loans from the Small Business Administration's lending program MORE
The SBA's chief says she wants to even the balance, and she has the programs to do it. Patient Growth Capital: One of the most important tools we have at the Small Business Administration (SBA) to reach high growth entrepreneurs is the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program. MORE
The agency is adopting guidelines to get back on track after a botched 2014 early-retirement program. MORE
Small Business Administration (SBA) are attractive for business owners because they offer a range of loan sizes, long repayment terms, and most importantly, low interest rates. So what’s not to like about SBA loans? See Also The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. MORE
Maria Contreras-Sweet, head of the Small Business Administration, talks about loan prospects for companies, new government programs and initiatives, and the goal of increasing the number of women and immigrant entrepreneurs MORE
Small Business Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet lays out her plan for economic growth MORE
Business owners may be overlooking a SBA program that helps them refinance commercial loans to obtain working capital. The SBA wants to put some extra money in your pockets. Though the SBA site simply states: "Any expense directly related to business operations." MORE
It's put $20 billion of credit into our economy without costing the taxpayers a cent MORE
A report from the General Accountability Office alleges mismanagement at the Small Business Administration, and your data may be on the line MORE
Small businesses often seek out SBA loans for assistance with working capital because these loans have the lowestsingle-digit interest rates, and best repayment terms with lower monthly payments compared to other options. To start, not every small business is eligible for an SBA loan. MORE
Women and minority small business owners have a harder time securing a loan for their businesses. MORE
The SBA received more than 800 applications for its first Growth Accelerator Fund competition. Dreamit Ventures was […] The post Cafe Commerce of San Antonio and Dreamit Ventures of Austin Win SBA Grants appeared first on SiliconHills. MORE
It''s part of a much-needed reassessment of size standards-- the SBA has not updated its criteria since the late 1970s--that will allow a far greater breadth of companies to benefit from government programs. The changes will affect nearly 18,000 individual businesses, the SBA says. MORE
SBA chief Maria Contreras-Sweet announced a new loan marketplace that will match borrowers with lenders online MORE
If you're interested in applying for an SBA loan but aren't sure where to start, read on to determine which SBA loan program is the best fit for your business needs MORE
Yes: the SBA is looking to accelerate business accelerators. Maria Contreras-Sweet , who has been at the helm of the SBA for just 30 days, said the competition''s goal is to foster "those who help seed organizations, helping startups go from zero to 60." In addition to geographic diversity, the SBA is going to be looking for incubators and accelerators that are founded by or trying to support women and other underrepresented groups. MORE
Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, urged entrepreneurs and American businessmen to take their products worldwide. Economy MORE
What is an SBA Loan? As an independent agency of the government, the SBA partners with both public and private organizations to deliver its services, including loans. An SBA Loan is not a direct loan from the SBA itself. What types of loans does the SBA loan program offer? MORE
During a National Small Business Week event, Inc. columnist Gene Marks and other experts discussed the trend of startups forming strategic partnerships to handle their non-core business functions. If you are a nascent company, time is your enemy and resources are tight. MORE
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A look at how the new mentorship program can help business owners better compete for government contracts and drive up the value of their business MORE
Starting a Business business laws laws legal SBA small business lawsAre you finally ready to turn your business idea into a reality? As you know, there’s a lot of preparation that goes into launching a business. MORE
With three matchmaking events during National Small Business Week, the SBA is looking to spark a little love between small business owners and government contractors. MORE
SBA loans are incredibly valuable for borrowers who might not otherwise be able to secure funding at reasonable rates and terms. MORE
The SBA also offers several loan programs to help those businesses meet demand, acquire needed assets and personnel, and preserve working capital in an undulating market. Under the micro loan program, the SBA provides small, short-term loans to small businesses and certain nonprofits. MORE
Mills stepped down from her position as administrator for the SBA last August. These are the SBA''s flagship 7(a) loan program, which gives 5,000 banks participating in the program access to loan guarantees by the federal government. MORE
President Trump's choice to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration was overwhelmingly approved in committee MORE
Karen Mills'' Harvard report on the state of small business lending paints a bleak picture, with the exception of technology MORE
I’ve explained publicly to many of my government friends why the SBA is totally ineffective around lending to high growth, venture backed companies. Their requirement for a personal guarantee from the founders and any owners (including investors) of over 20% of the company is another reason the SBA is a total fail when it comes to lending for high growth companies. VC Post of the Day leading personal guarantees sba vc post of the day MORE
For many small businesses, capital comes from SBA loans which provide the company with low monthly payments and reasonable rates. Here are three frequent bogeymen that can trip up a small business that wants an SBA loan: 1. By Evan Singer, General Manager for SmartBiz. MORE
In the United States, many entrepreneurs get SBA loans to start or grow their businesses. Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees a percentage of each loan. Ask them how many SBA loans they make and how often they fund loans in the dollar range of what you need. MORE
Karen Mills, who leads the U.S. Small Business Administration, explains what the government arm is doing to help entrepreneurs borrow now MORE
See Also The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. If you don’t have the right type of collateral, then focus on getting an SBA loan. SBA loans are commercial loans that are backed by the Small Business Administration. MORE
Small Business Administration announced Austin as […] The post Austin Wins “StartUp in a Day” SBA Competition appeared first on SiliconHills. Everyone who has ever run a small business can tell you there is a lot of red tape and bureaucracy to deal with to get the venture off the ground. Now the City of Austin is aiming to make the process as simple as possible. This month, the U.S. MORE
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What is an SBA Loan? As an independent agency of the government, the SBA partners with both public and private organizations to deliver its services, including loans. An SBA Loan is not a direct loan from the SBA itself. What types of loans does the SBA loan program offer?
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Small businesses often seek out SBA loans for assistance with working capital because these loans have the lowestsingle-digit interest rates, and best repayment terms with lower monthly payments compared to other options. To start, not every small business is eligible for an SBA loan.
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The SBA also offers several loan programs to help those businesses meet demand, acquire needed assets and personnel, and preserve working capital in an undulating market. Under the micro loan program, the SBA provides small, short-term loans to small businesses and certain nonprofits.
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SBA loans are incredibly valuable for borrowers who might not otherwise be able to secure funding at reasonable rates and terms.
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President Trump's choice to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration was overwhelmingly approved in committee
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Women and minority small business owners have a harder time securing a loan for their businesses.
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It''s part of a much-needed reassessment of size standards-- the SBA has not updated its criteria since the late 1970s--that will allow a far greater breadth of companies to benefit from government programs. The changes will affect nearly 18,000 individual businesses, the SBA says.
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If you're interested in applying for an SBA loan but aren't sure where to start, read on to determine which SBA loan program is the best fit for your business needs
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In the United States, many entrepreneurs get SBA loans to start or grow their businesses. Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees a percentage of each loan. Ask them how many SBA loans they make and how often they fund loans in the dollar range of what you need.
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Congress saves SBA 7a Loan Funding
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If you're interested in an SBA loan for your business, read on to get the quick facts about each SBA loan program to determine the best choice for your business
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During a National Small Business Week event, Inc. columnist Gene Marks and other experts discussed the trend of startups forming strategic partnerships to handle their non-core business functions. If you are a nascent company, time is your enemy and resources are tight.
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Yes: the SBA is looking to accelerate business accelerators. Maria Contreras-Sweet , who has been at the helm of the SBA for just 30 days, said the competition''s goal is to foster "those who help seed organizations, helping startups go from zero to 60." In addition to geographic diversity, the SBA is going to be looking for incubators and accelerators that are founded by or trying to support women and other underrepresented groups.
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The agency is adopting guidelines to get back on track after a botched 2014 early-retirement program.
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Karen Mills'' Harvard report on the state of small business lending paints a bleak picture, with the exception of technology
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The SBA's chief says she wants to even the balance, and she has the programs to do it. Patient Growth Capital: One of the most important tools we have at the Small Business Administration (SBA) to reach high growth entrepreneurs is the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program.
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With three matchmaking events during National Small Business Week, the SBA is looking to spark a little love between small business owners and government contractors.
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I’ve explained publicly to many of my government friends why the SBA is totally ineffective around lending to high growth, venture backed companies. Their requirement for a personal guarantee from the founders and any owners (including investors) of over 20% of the company is another reason the SBA is a total fail when it comes to lending for high growth companies. VC Post of the Day leading personal guarantees sba vc post of the day
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Business owners may be overlooking a SBA program that helps them refinance commercial loans to obtain working capital. The SBA wants to put some extra money in your pockets. Though the SBA site simply states: "Any expense directly related to business operations."
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Maria Contreras-Sweet, head of the Small Business Administration, talks about loan prospects for companies, new government programs and initiatives, and the goal of increasing the number of women and immigrant entrepreneurs
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Mills stepped down from her position as administrator for the SBA last August. These are the SBA''s flagship 7(a) loan program, which gives 5,000 banks participating in the program access to loan guarantees by the federal government.
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It's put $20 billion of credit into our economy without costing the taxpayers a cent
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Small Business Administration announced Austin as […] The post Austin Wins “StartUp in a Day” SBA Competition appeared first on SiliconHills. Everyone who has ever run a small business can tell you there is a lot of red tape and bureaucracy to deal with to get the venture off the ground. Now the City of Austin is aiming to make the process as simple as possible. This month, the U.S.
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