LibGuides: Entrepreneurship & Small Business: Small Business Administration (SBA.gov)

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Established in 1953, the SBA is the federal government agency which provides service and assistance to America's small business community. Its efforts also assist established businesses which want to expand or change their business. Below is the agency's homepage and links to some of its most useful sub-pages.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA.gov)
This is the portal through which users can access all facets of the SBA's resources, services and initiatives. Includes direct tabs to starting/managing a business, loans/grants, contracting counseling/training.
Business Licenses and Permits
Provides links to federal/state/local licenses/permits/regulations for establishing a business. Links to all states/territories agencies which deal with these issues. Also searchable by city, state, zip code. Excellent resource for this vital procedure in establishing a business.
Business Guide
Provides a convenient guide to planning, launching, managing, and growing a business. Links to many useful pages.