SBA loans usually take 30 to 90 days from applying to funding Carrie Pallardy has more than nine years of experience writing about a range of topics, including healthcare and cybersecurity. Her ...

Although SBA loan requirements can be strict, there are options available for startup businesses. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

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The 8(a) small business contracting program is in a fight for its life. From Capitol Hill to the courts to now the executive branch, the 47-year-old program is facing questions about its legitimacy ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued letters to all contractors within the 8(a) Business Development Program, requiring them to produce financial records as part of a comprehensive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Natalie Madeira Cofield covers small business, entrepreneurship, and economic policy. A major increase in SBA lending limits could ...