There are many certifications that can greatly benefit small businesses, such as: WBE, DBE, MBE, HUBZone and more. Yet, one of the least understood and most often misunderstood certifications is the SBA 8a certification. The SBA's 8a BD Program, named for a section of the Small Business Act, is a business development program created to help small disadvantaged businesses compete in the American economy and access the federal procurement market.

Small business has powerful advantages over big business when it comes to marketing. But small business often misses using these advantages because they are seduced into emulating the big corporations.

Here is an article that will discuss five of the most common credit accounts provided by the US Small Business Administration agency or SBA. Knowing these things will give you better options when in need of additional financial assistance for your business.

If you run a small business, you might be wondering how you can stand out in a crowd.

Is a mindset important to you and your business? 4 ways in which you can help to change your mindset for the better.

In the late 1980s I was working as a research marine biologist when my then husband had an entrepreneurial spasm and decided to build and sell computers. Like so many small business people we worked almost around the clock until I discovered quality assurance and we got our lives back

In these troubled economic times, the question is whether any bank or financial institution is making loans to small businesses. This article will discuss what loans are available. It will also analyze how any new Federal legislation affects the interests of the small business owner.

I'll be the first to admit that I love what I do so much (as a small business coach) that I could do it for free. While it's great to love what you do, all businesses are set up to create revenue and giving away the farm certainly doesn't accomplish that goal. In this article, I'll share how to check whether you're indeed giving away too much for free and what to do about it.

Many small business owners do not realize there is a great wealth of affordable options available that have the potential to boost their ability to compete with bigger companies.

There are numerous challenges when establishing your own small business. Financing is a major aspect to consider when embarking on this journey. Determining where the funds are going to come from can sometimes turn out to be a very nerve-racking endeavor.