Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers the following programs:

• Technical Assistance (Training and Counseling)--like entrepreneurial development, business and community initiatives, and womens business ownership.
• Financial Assistance--like loan programs, surety guarantees, and international trade.
• Contracting Assistance--like business development, government contracting, and size standards.
• Disaster Assistance Recovery--disaster dssistance
• Special Interests--like minorities issues, Native American affairs, womens business ownership, and young entrepreneurs.
• Advocacy, Laws, and Regulations--like advocacy and ombudsman.
• Internal Administration and Support--like hearings and appeals, civil rights compliance and freedom of information law.

Worksheet
Programs offered by the SBA include:

1. _____________________________________________________ Assistance
2. _____________________________________________________ Assistance
3. _____________________________________________________ Assistance
4. _____________________________________________________ Recovery
5. _____________________________________________________ Interests
6. _____________________________________________________ and Regulations
7. _____________________________________________________ and Support