BUSINESS LAW

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Programs to Assist Business The SBA administers two particular business assistance programs for small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs). These programs are the 8(a) Business Development Program and the Small Disadvantaged Business Certification Program. While the 8(a) Program offers a broad scope of assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged firms, SDB certification […]

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Commercial Market Representatives (CMRs) AREA 1 = CT. MA. ME. NH. NJ. NY. RI. VT. AREA 2 = DC. DE. MD. PA. VA. WV. AREA 3 = AL. FL. GA. KY. MS. NC. SC. TN. AREA 4 = IN. IA. IL. KS. MI. MN. MO. ND. NE. OH. SD. WI. […]

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Government Contracting Certificate of Competency Program The Certificate of Competency (COC) program allows a small business to appeal a contracting officer’s determination that it is unable to fulfill the requirements of a specific government contract on which it is the apparent low bidder. When the small business applies for a […]

SBA > Services > Special Audiences The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Special Audiences The SBA is a strong advocate of minority and special audiences. Whether you’re looking for information on programs and services in support of women entrepreneurs, veteran’s business development, Native Americans, special minority programs including HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and 8(a) […]

SBA > Services > Laws/Regulations The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Laws/Regulations Through the SBA, the Offices of Advocacy, Ombudsman and Hearings and Appeals represent small businesses concerns. Learn what is being done to assist small business on issues concerning legislation, regulation and disputes. In addition, within our law library, you’ll find SBA reports, statistics, […]

SBA > Services > Counseling and Assistance The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Counseling and Assistance The SBA provides small business counseling and training through a variety of programs and resource partners, located strategically around the country. SCORE The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a resource partner of the SBA dedicated to […]