What does SBA offer to small business owners? The programs are varied and the qualifications for each are specific. Understanding how SBA works is the first step towards receiving assistance.
SBA offers a variety of loan programs for very specific purposes. Take some time to study the programs described in this section, to see if you qualify to participate.
Each SBA loan program has its own eligibility criteria and application process. However, as you prepare to submit your paperwork, you will need to gather and prepare similar documentation.
SBA does not provide grants for starting and expanding a business. Government grants are funded by tax dollars and require very stringent compliance and reporting measures.
Venture capital is a type of equity financing that addresses the funding needs of entrepreneurial companies that cannot seek capital from more traditional sources.
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