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SBA starting new lending program for veterans

The agency said Tuesday it's starting a program, the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, aimed at increasing lending to veteran-owned businesses by 5 percent a year for the next five years.

Retiring boomers driving sales of small businesses

In the first three months of this year, the number of sales that closed jumped 56 percent from the same time in 2012, according to BizBuySell.com, an online marketplace for small businesses.

Four small businesses honored by Fort Worth chamber

"Every year, I'm more impressed with the caliber of small businesses entering this competition and the brilliance of their leadership," said Bill Thornton, president and CEO of the Fort Worth...

SBA head: Agency will avoid major blow from cuts

The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration says she doesn't expect operations at the agency to be dramatically affected by automatic federal budget cuts scheduled to begin March 1.

News summary: SBA head Karen Mills to resign

STEPPING DOWN: Small Business Administration head Karen Mills says she plans to resign.

SBA head Mills to depart; led through hard times

Under her leadership, the SBA brought more than 1,000 community banks to its lending programs and it won a commitment from 13 big banks to increase their lending to small businesses over three...

SBA head Mills to leave Obama administration

Most recently, the SBA stepped in to assist businesses hurt by Superstorm Sandy, approving more than $1.1 billion in disaster loans to residents and businesses in states affected by the storm.

Small biz leader tells women owners to take charge

It means partnerships with the Small Business Administration, with the SBA district and regional offices and its Women's Business Centers.

Barlow Research's Economic Pulse Report Finds Small Business Credit Demand to Be...

Barlow Research's Economic Pulse Report Finds Small Business Credit Demand to Be Flat, Competition Increasing

Report: Small business hiring edged up in January

Although Congress agreed to lock in tax rates for 2013 at the start of the year, there are still many uncertainties for small business including the possibility of federal budget cuts.

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NEW YORK: SBA starting new lending program for veterans

Nine percent of small businesses, or 2.45 million, are owned by veterans, according to the SBA.

Apple's iPhone loses ground in consumer satisfaction study

The agency said it is starting a program, the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, aimed at increasing...

Kansas City promotes itself as good home for tech entrepreneurs and start-up...

Meyers said last year the University of Missouri-Kansas City Small Business Development Center...

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The 'Blockavenue' App Aggregates Data to Weed Out Bad Neigh (VIDEO)

The app lets you connect with locals, small business owners and interact with local firms.

Daniel Saks: The Small Business Software Revolution

That's true, but moving software to the cloud means big changes, especially for small businesses.

SBA Announces New Initiative with Top Lenders To Help Veterans Become Entrepreneurs

The initiative also complements SBA's existing partnership with the National Association of...

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Hurricane Sandy aid for small business is moving slowly, government acknowledges

Hurricane Sandy aid for small business is moving slowly, raises concerns in Oklahoma

Economy: U.S. small biz set for a 'difficult' six months

May 21 - Small businesses in the U.S. could have a rough next two quarters as the full impact of...

Survey finds small businesses reluctant to hire, seek financing

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