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As you look forward to a new year and new business opportunities, is the health and wellness of your employees at the forefront of your 2013 business plans? But how can you go about planning and implementing a program that makes sense for your business, with the limited resources available to you? Read More

By Barbara Weltman. The storm that hit the East Coast of the U.S. on October 29 created devastation for individuals and businesses. Here is what companies should know about tax and financial opportunities to help recover from this storm and the lessons for everyone going forward. Read More

The federal government offers many tools to help small business owners understand their markets, but where do go to find that data, and how do you use it once you’ve got your hands on it? Here are some tips for finding data you need and translating it into information you can use in a business plan Read More

Now that 2012 is coming to a close, we are looking back at the past year here at SBA. We’ve posted a lot of articles – based on questions we receive from small business owners – but these are the top 10 topics that you liked the most (by number of views). Read More

Does your business source or manufacture all its goods in the USA? The “Made in the USA” tagline can be a powerful marketing tool, but it can also make good business sense. If you are a U.S. manufacturer or are looking to promote your goods as “Made in the USA,” be sure you have a clear understandi Read More

By Bridget Pollack, SCORE. Whether you are already in business or looking to start one during the next calendar year, a mentor can help guide your business by providing an outside, unbiased perspective that will keep you on track towards your goals or, perhaps, offer new ideas you had not yet consi Read More

By Karen Mills, SBA Administrator. Today, our agencies — the Small Business Administration and Department of Labor — teamed up for another step forward on this path, announcing a new website to help states offer Self-Employment Assistance programs to those looking to create jobs in their communitie Read More

By Rieva Lesonsky. Do you think it’s too late to attract holiday shoppers into your business? Whether you’re a retailer, a restaurant or a service provider such as a spa or hair salon, there are still plenty of holiday dollars to be had. The spending doesn’t stop after Christmas, either—consumers w Read More

By Marco Carbajo. The definition of fundable is the capability of being funded or being bankable. A company’s fundability is crucial to obtaining the necessary funds needed to operate, develop and grow a business. Unfortunately, the most common mistake business owners make is applying for financing Read More

Having a business plan is a must for small business owners, but finding the time to put pen to paper often means putting them on hold until the very last minute, such as right before that big meeting with a loan officer or bank manager. But business planning does not have to be that way. SBA has ju Read More