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Managing a Business

Explore the topics below to find information and guidance that will help you manage and grow your business effectively.

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Leading Your Company

Are you ready to lead your company to success? Determine if you have key characteristics that will allow you to excel in a leadership role.
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Growing Your Business

Are you ready to expand your business? Planning and preparing for new challenges is one step in the process. Find out how you can successfully grow your company.
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Exporting & Importing

Small businesses looking to increase sales and profit are taking their businesses global. SBA provides counseling, training and financing to support small business export opportunities.

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Running a Business

You've established your business, so what's next? This section highlights what you need to know — from sales to human resources — to run your business and succeed.
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Business Law & Regulations

You don’t have to be a lawyer to open and run a small business. Find out how to handle day-to-day legal issues that could affect your small business.
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Getting Out

Are you leaving your business? Maybe you are retiring or handing your business to a relative? Whatever the reason, be smart about how you make your exit.

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Business Guides by Industry

Explore information about a variety of industries. Find invaluable information targeted to your specific line of business.
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Local Resources

SBA provides small business counseling and training through a variety of programs and resource partners across the country. Check out the resources that are available to you and your business!
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Forms

Find the forms that are right for your small business. From Lending forms to Federal forms, there are all at your fingertips.

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