More Small Business Resources and News

While the federal government does not require business insurance, state governments do. What types of small business insurance does the SBA recommend you consider?

SBA Small Business Loan Checklist – A checklist of forms and information needed when applying for an SBA small business loan

Small Business Grants and Resources in Washington

Small Business Grants and Resources in West Virginia

Small Business Grants and Resources in Wisconsin

Small Business Grants and Resources in Wyoming

Small Business Grants and Resources in Texas

Small Business Grants and Resources in Utah

Small Business Grants and Resources in Vermont

Small Business Grants and Resources in Virginia

Small Business Grants and Resources in Rhode Island

Small Business Grants and Resources in South Carolina

Small Business Grants and Resources in South Dakota

Small Business Grants and Resources in Tennessee

Small Business Grants and Resources in Oregon

Small Business Grants and Resources in Pennsylvania

Small Business Grants and Resources in Oklahoma

Small Business Grants and Resources in North Dakota

Small Business Grants and Resources in Ohio

Small Business Grants and Resources in New York

Small Business Grants and Resources in North Carolina

Small Business Grants and Resources in New Jersey

Small Business Grants and Resources in New Mexico

Small Business Grants and Resources in New Hampshire

Small Business Grants and Resources in Montana

Small Business Grants and Resources in Nebraska

Small Business Grants and Resources in Nevada

Small Business Grants and Resources in Missouri

Small Business Grants and Resources in Minnesota

Small Business Grants and Resources – Mississippi

Small Business Grants and Resources in Massachusetts

Small Business Grants and Resources in Michigan

Small Business Grants and Resources in Maryland

Small Business Grants and Resources in Maine

Small Business Grants and Resources in Kentucky

Small Business Grants and Resources in Louisiana

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Small Business Grants and Resources in Hawaii.

Small Business Grants and Resources in Georgia

Small Business Grants and Resources in Delaware

Small Business Grants and Resources in Florida

Small Business Grants and Resources in Connecticut

Small Business Grants and Resources in Alaska.

Small Business Grants and Resources in Arizona

Small Business Grants and Resources in Colorado

Small Business Grants and Resources in Alabama.

Small Business Grants and Resources in California

Small Business Grants and Resources in Arkansas

Help with preparing a business plan – a key element for getting SBA small business loans.

SBA small business loan business size limitations.

Small business loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Small business grants are closer than you think. In fact, the small business grant you need to start or expand your business may be available right in your own home state.

The SBA's Patriot Express small business loan program offers small business loans of up to $500,000 to members of the U.S. military community.

Permanent tax cuts and affordable, accessible health care are just two of the action items on President Bush's Small Business Agenda for the remainder of his presidency.

What really drives the U.S. economy? No, it is not war. Small business -- firms with fewer than 500 employees -- drive the U.S. economy by providing jobs for over half of the nation's private workforce.

Small business owners and those who want to be are invited to a great series of live Web chats to be hosted by experts at the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Small businesses would find it easier to comply with complex and confusing federal regulations, if a bill recently introduced by Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) becomes law.

Declaring small businesses to be "the heart" of America's renewed economic growth, President Bush has proclaimed April 24 through April 30, 2005, as Small Business Week.

If you have been considering seeking an SBA loan to start or expand a small business, you may have read or heard some negative myths about the SBA's loan guarantee programs. Let's bust those myths right now.

The gross income of Daisy Gallagher's small business has increased 35 percent per year since 2002. Doreen Mark's small business realized sales totaling $10.7 million in 2004. Daisy and Doreen are just two examples of the five outstanding women small business owners recognized by the SBA as the top women in small business for 2005.

You've decided you are ready to run your own small business. You've done your homework, have a business plan, know why unsuccessful small businesses fail and have sworn not to make those mistakes. Now you're shopping for an SBA-backed loan to finance your business. What will you need to show the lender?

You've decided to take the plunge and seek an SBA-backed loan to start your own small business. Are you sure you're ready? Carefully consider each of the following questions as prepared by the SBA.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has seen lots of small businesses come and, unfortunately, go. According to the SBA, over 50% of small businesses fail in the first year and 95% fail within the first five years. Why? What goes wrong?

In an effort to create more jobs in economically distressed communities, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making some major changes its Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) program.

No direct grants to individuals for starting a small business are currently available, but the SBA offers several low interest, flexible loans which are funded by government grants.

At some point, your business will need a federal tax ID number, also called an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Here's how to get one.

Unlike the federal government, the states do offer almost 200 direct grant programs for starting or growing a small business. Here you will find links to the business development resources of all 50 states.

Subscribe to the 6-day Small Business Financing Email Course. Each day you will receive an email with helpful -- and factual -- advice about how to get money for starting or growing a small business with the assistance of the government. In addition, each issue will contain tips on other ways to take advantage of the government services available to you free of charge.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the top 10 reasons to love small business, what the SBA's Office of Advocacy calls "the heart of the American economy." Lots of amazing facts here.

The Federal Trade Commission advises consumers to consider these points before entering into any business agreement.

Even small business can run into big legal problems. If you need legal advice or help with all those government regulations, just retain the services of the brand new BusinessLaw.gov Web site. Oh, did I mention it’s totally free?