The SBA and SBA Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government. Their mission is to:
“…assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation”sba.gov.
The SBA currently offers a wide variety of services to small businesses in addition to their loan guarantee and disaster relief programs including help on almost any aspect of starting or running your small business.
Some of the programs include:
SCORE
Veteran’s Business Outreach Centers
Women’s Business Centers
U.S. Export Assistance Center
Check with your local SBA office to find out what is offered in your area.
