Personalize Your SBADirect
SBA Direct
SBA Direct: Find what matters most to you...
Find Information On:
(Select your topics)
Go to the SBA.gov Home Page to learn more about SBA programs and services
Selections:
Do you know how you are going to exit your business? You may have a dream of going public, selling to the highest bidder, or retiring and handing over your business legacy to your family.
Big dreams aside, the truth is that many small business owners have no exit ...
Read More About Plan Your Exit
What do Apple Computer, Hershey's, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and the Ford Motor Company have in common? These well-known corporations all started out as home-based businesses. In fact, more than half of all U.S. businesses are based out of an owner's ...
Read More About Home-Based Businesses
Franchising can give you instant recognition of your business and the ability to obtain ongoing support from your franchiser, but be careful: Purchasing a franchise does not guarantee success.
Before you decide to become a franchisee, read this guide to become an ...
Read More About Consumer Guide to Buying a Franchise
SBA provides resources to help women business owners to succeed. From registering your business, to hiring your first employee, we’re here to help you start and grow your small business.
Starting a Business
Writing a ...
Read More About Women-Owned Businesses
The following article discusses small business expenses in addition to the two tax deductions, business expense deductions and capital expense deductions.
Guidance for the Self-Employed and Sole Proprietors
There are two basic tax concepts new business owners ...
Read More About Small Business Expenses and Tax Deductions
If you are a veteran or service-disabled veteran, SBA has resources to help you start and grow your small business. From creating a business plan to finding your first customer, we're here to help you succeed.
Starting a ...
Read More About Veteran-Owned Businesses