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Explore the current interest rates for SBA-backed financing—including 7(a), 504 and microloans—and learn how these compare to traditional loan options Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy ...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Thursday that it suspended 6,900 Minnesota borrowers after uncovering what it says is widespread suspected fraud. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler ...

Minnesota will lose out on some federal funding due to ongoing concerns over fraud, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced Tuesday. Secretary Kelly Loeffler said she informed Gov ...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a new Deregulation Strike Force, dedicating a full team to the mission of identifying and ...

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Honolulu Civil Beat. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. A top GOP lawmaker is ...

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 ...

For many small business owners, accessing capital through traditional lenders isn’t always the best option. That’s where the Small Business Administration steps in. Dawn DeRidder, the VP & SBA ...

A business plan includes details about your company’s goals and methods for achieving them Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor ...

As America rebounds from the recent government shutdown, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler says one group is already leading the recovery: veteran entrepreneurs. In ...

Southeast Minnesota startup Busy Baby got some great news a few weeks ago. Walmart extended and expanded its contract for the company’s baby mats through 2026. The contract means fast growth for the ...