The U.S. Small Business Administration provides financial, technical and management assistance to help small businesses start, grow and succeed. Along with its network of partners, SBA can help develop a business plan, extend loans to a small business, identify contracting opportunities to increase sales, make contacts and access resources to strengthen small businesses.

This article appears in Oct 14-20, 2009.

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