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
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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
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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. MORE
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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. MORE
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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. MORE
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Hulit, who is currently the SBA''s Associate Administrator in the Office of Capital Access, will replace Mills immediately upon her departure and until a new Administrator is named and confirmed by the Senate. Associate Administrator Jeanne Hulit will replace Karen Mills at the end of August. MORE
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This spring, the SBA had indicated it would eliminate fees on its key loans in its budget plan for fiscal year 2014, which began Oct. The SBA pulled similar levers to jumpstart lending at the height of the financial crisis in 2009, when it increased guarantees on its loans. MORE
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 MORE
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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. 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
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As SBA chief Karen Mills prepares to leave office, a look at her legacy. Mills was only the second woman to head up the SBA in its 60 year history. For all the political talk that small businesses are the engine that drive the economy, it's the SBA administrator's job to make it happen.
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