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Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.
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Procurement – SBA
The world’s largest buyer of goods and services is the Federal Government, with purchases totaling more than $425 billion per year. The government especially encourages small businesses to bid on contracts for some of these needs.
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Small Business Innovation Research – SBA
The Office of Technology administers the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. Through these two competitive programs, SBA ensures that the nation's small, high-tech, innovative businesses are a significant part of the federal government's research and development efforts.
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International Trade – SBA
The mission of SBA's Office of International Trade is to enhance the ability of small businesses to compete in the global marketplace; facilitate access to capital to support international trade; ensure that the interests of small business are considered and reflected in trade negotiations; and support and contribute to the U.S. Government's international agenda.
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Small Business & Health Care Reform Resources - SBA
Learn more about how health care reform will benefit your small business, employees and their families.
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Business Technology Simplified - SBA/Microsoft Partnership
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)’s office of Entrepreneurial Development teamed with Microsoft to develop a free co-sponsored guide for small business owners on how technology can help drive their success. The Business Technology Simplified guidebook includes core fundamentals on the importance of technology and how it can be used to achieve business goals.
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