Small Business Administration
The SBA or Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.
Tools
SBA’s District Offices are responsible for the delivery of SBA's many programs and services throughout the country. Services available include:
Free counseling, advice, and information on starting a business through the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).
Financial assistance for new or existing businesses through guaranteed loans made by area bank and non-bank lenders.
Free consulting services through the network of Small Business Development Centers. SBDCs also conduct training events throughout the district - some require a nominal registration fee.
Assistance to businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals through the Minority Enterprise Development Program.
Women's Business Ownership Representatives are available to advise women business owners.
Special loan programs are available for businesses involved in international trade.
Guaranteed loans are available for credit-worthy veterans.
Offices of Economic Development
Every state and many local governments have economic development agencies dedicated to assisting new and established businesses start, grow and succeed. Services provided by these agencies typically include:
Start up advice, training, and resources
Financial assistance with loans, grants, and tax-exempt bonds
Business location and site selection assistance
Employee recruitment and training assistance
SCORE
Washington, DC