U.S. Small Business Administration ^Investors

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a government agency that provides advice, assistance, and protection to small business concerns. It was established in 1953 with the goal of aiding, counseling, assisting, and protecting the interests of small businesses. The SBA helps Americans start, build, and grow businesses through its extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. It offers a range of services including financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, specialized outreach to women, minorities, and armed forces veterans, and loans to victims of natural disasters.