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By the U.S. Treasury. Treasury today is releasing its latest report to Congress that demonstrates an increasingly positive trend in lending by institutions participating in the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF) when compared to financial institutions that do not. Read More

By Caron Beesley. Looking to drum up business with a call campaign? Before you dial, you should be aware of the government’s Do Not Call rules. Most of us probably have a loose interpretation of Do Not Call rules and requirements, assuming that as long as “an existing business relationship” exists Read More

By Caron Beesley. The idea of starting a business during a recession or growing a business during tough times may sound like the ultimate challenge for any entrepreneur or small business owner. Independent strategies for survival and growth vary, but there are many common denominators and tactics c Read More

Contractors and surety bond providers: Did you know the SBA guarantees surety bonds? For both small business contractors and surety agents alike, working with SBA to secure a surety bond guarantee can offer valuable benefits. What’s more, applying for the program is fast – the average application Read More

By Anita Campbell. As of March 30, 2012 – like it or not – your Facebook page for your business changed. If you had a custom Welcome tab, as many small businesses did -- one that said “Like our Page” or had a special offer -- it is no longer the first thing that people visiting your Facebook page Read More

By Caron Beesley. Next month our nation’s entrepreneurs will come together in Washington, D.C., and virtually via the Internet for a three-day celebration of National Small Business Week – the 49th straight year. The centerpiece of a variety of week-long celebrations is the annual National Small Bu Read More

SBA guarantees surety bonds for small businesses unable to secure a surety bond through other means – and both small businesses and surety companies can benefit from working with SBA.

This, the third blog in our series, helps surety companies and agents understand the benefits of SBA’ Read More

By Caron Beesley. Entrepreneurial couples are very common – the Wall Street Journal says a third of family businesses are husband and wife teams – and they represent a dynamic force in the small business world. However when spouses go into business together their are several tax and legal implicati Read More

Are you a small contractor bidding on work that requires a surety bond? Or, do you have questions about what a surety bond is, why you might need one, and how to get one? This blog is the second in our series on SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program and how your small contracting business can use SB Read More

Are you a contractor bidding on work that requires a surety bond? Do you have questions about what a surety bond is, why you might need one, and how to get one? In this blog, Part 1 in our series on SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program, we’ll go over the basics: how surety bonds work; why your busi Read More