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Leadership by the President
“The role of government is not to create wealth, but to create an environment where entrepreneurs can flourish.
“The role of government is to create an
environment that encourages risk taking, an
environment that facilitates the flow of
capital, and an environment in which people
can realize their dreams.”
President George W. BushPresident George W. Bush
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Small Business Champion
“Entrepreneurs cannot operate effectively in a regulatory enforcement environment of uncertainty and confusion. Such an environment makes entrepreneurs spend more time with their lawyers and accountants and less time with their customers.”
I am dedicated to making ALL SBA programs and services available to ALL of America’s 25 million small businesses.
SBA Administrator Hector V. BarretoSBA Administrator Hector V. Barreto
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Committed to Small Business
“Sensible regulations and fair regulation enforcement are essential to helping America’s 25 million small businesses. . . . moving federal agencies from a ‘gotcha’ to a ‘help you’ attitude . . . fostering a more small business friendly environment”
National Ombudsman Michael L. BarreraNational Ombudsman Michael L. Barrera
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SBA Programs & Services Overview
Access to Capital
Small Business Counseling & Training
Assistance with Federal Government Contracting
The Office of Advocacy
International Trade
The Office of the National Ombudsman
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Access to Capital
Small Business Loans
Small Business Equity Investment
Surety Bonds
Disaster Assistance
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Small Business Counseling and Training (www.sba.gov/ed)
Small Business Development Centers
Service Corps of Retired Executives
Women’s Business Centers
Online Training – E-Business Institute (www.sba.gov/training)
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Federal Government Contracting Assistance
Goal
To increase the number and dollar amount of Federal contracts for small business.
Match Making Events
Online 8(a) Application
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The Office of Advocacy
GoalsTo reduce the impact of federal regulations on small business.Be the federal government source for small business research and statisticsTo encourage policies that support the development and growth of American small businessesTo advance the small business agenda with policy makers at local, state, and federal level
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The Office of International Trade
GoalTo catalyze the development of international commercial opportunities for small businesses, to encourage new markets, and to bring small businesses to the forefront of trade policy debates.
To provide services ranging from international finance and export marketing to meeting the challenges of globalization and its impact on small business.
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Office of the National Ombudsman
Goals
To foster a more small business friendly federal regulatory enforcement environment.
To act as a liaison between Federal agencies and small business owners.
20 Hearings Each Year
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SBA On-line Access
SBA Online (www.sba.gov)
Online Training – E-Business Institute (www.sba.gov/training)
On-Line Women’s Business Center (www.wbconline.gov)
BusinessLaw.Gov (www.businesslaw.gov)
SBA Ombudsman Online Comments (www.sba.gov/ombudsman)
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SBA Success Stories
Apple Extreme Networks
Libertyville Brewing Terminal Shipping
Federal Express Intel
America Online Teledyne
Gymboree Compaq Computers
Staples Oracle
Quantum Sybase
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
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