Small Business Issues

The United States Small Business Administration is dedicated to providing support to small businesses across the nation.

Health Care Reform Options for Small Business Owners Featured on SBA Site

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has a web page and blog dedicated to educating small business owners about the Affordable Care Act. The site and blog connects small business owners to information provided by SBA’s federal partners responsible for implementing the law, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. more ...

SBA’s Microloan Program

Access to capital remains a huge issue for independent businesses. One way the Obama Administration has sought to increase access to capital for small businesses is through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Microloan Program. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, passed in 2009, appropriated some $30 million for the Microloan Program. Then, in 2010, the Small Business Jobs Act increased the maximum loan amount from $35,000 to $50,000. more...