Managing a Business
- Leading Your Company
- Growing Your Business
- Exporting
- Running a Business
- Managing Business Finances & Accounting
- Marketing
- Sales
- Human Resources
- Using Technology
- Insurance
- Emergency Preparedness
- Green Business Guide
- Energy Efficiency
- Become Energy Efficient
- Energy Saving Tips
- Calculate Energy Savings
- Sustainable Business Practices
- Energy Efficient Upgrades
- For Specific Businesses
- Energy Efficiency for Auto Dealers
- Energy Efficiency for Construction Contractors
- Energy Efficiency for Grocery and Convenience Stores
- Energy Efficiency for Home Based Businesses
- Energy Efficiency for Lodging
- Energy Efficiency for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers
- Energy Management Basics for Small and Medium Sized Manufacturers
- Energy Efficiency for Restaurants
- Energy Efficiency for Retail Stores
- State and Local Energy Efficiency Programs
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- Business Law & Regulations
- Getting Out
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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
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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Health Care
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act or ACA) enacted comprehensive health insurance reforms designed to ensure Americans have access to quality, affordable health ...
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Forms
The process of starting and managing a business requires a lot of analysis and paperwork. SBA has just about every resource you’ll need.
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