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By Karen Mills, SBA Administrator. Today, I attended a meeting of the White House Rural Council, which focused on our coordinated response to historic drought conditions that are affecting communities across Rural America. To find out if your county has been declared a drought disaster area, view S Read More

By Barbara Weltman. Savvy business owners know that learning is a lifetime affair. Fortunately, there are many federal income tax breaks to help defray the cost of your ongoing education. Read More

By Caron Beesley. Do you have a plan for an accident or injury that occurs in your workplace? The latest data from the Department of Labor shows that nearly 3.1 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in the private sector in 2010. This is the equivalent of 3.5 cases per 100 Read More

By Caron Beesley. If you’re seeking financing for your business, you may have noticed promising signals in small business lending. But who’s lending? If you’re shopping for a business loan, here are some tips for finding a small business-friendly bank in your town. Read More

By Caron Beesley. One of the more perplexing questions small business owners ask is, “Why did I lose that deal?” or even more worrying, “Why do I keep losing deals?” If these times worry you and you’re looking for a better win rate, here are five things you can do about it. Read More

By Caron Beesley. Own a small business? Perhaps you’ve heard about small business certification, but do you actually need to certify your business as small? Here's what you need to know. Read More

By Joel Libava. There’s one other thing that’s always baffled me about potential franchise owners, and it’s this: How do some franchise buyers (after doing a lot of right things during the investigative process), manage to just about ruin their chances of ever becoming their own bosses towards the Read More

By Marie Johns. The SBA has formalized a partnership with the U.S. Black Chamber, Inc. to build on its efforts to support underserved communities that have been hit hard by the recession. This partnership is designed to increase the participation of African American small businesses in SBA programs Read More

By Caron Beesley. Cash flow is king for small businesses and the self-employed. But planning cash flow is easier said than done, especially if you’re not a numbers person. The first thing to know is that your projections don’t have to be – and probably never will be – 100 percent accurate. It’s one Read More

By Caron Beesley. Hiring new employees is an opportunity, but it’s also a huge risk. So perfecting your interviewing skills is critical. But what kind of interview questions are most effective at helping you find an employee with the right skills and experience, and the best fit for your company cu Read More