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There is something to be said for the fact that one of the marquee events for Small Business Week may go without its co-host, should President Trump’s current fiscal 2026 budget proposal be approved.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Natalie Madeira Cofield covers small business, entrepreneurship, and economic policy. While the shutdown debate in Washington ...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) backs various loans to reduce lender risk and improve capital access. Its most-used programs include 7(a) loans, 504 loans and microloans. Approved lenders, ...

SBA loans vs. business lines of credit: Which is best for small businesses? All businesses need funds to operate, but sometimes small businesses may need a financial boost to jump-start growth or get ...

Over 40 years ago as a budding New York Times reporter, I wrote a long article for the Times Sunday Magazine on Alaska Native ...

A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal guidance to SBA program officials reiterating, in alignment with policy changes ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. The Small Business Administration has rolled out what it says ...

The agency has fallen short on nine of 10 security controls under OMB guidance, according to a new OIG report on FISMA ...