WASHINGTON – Small business access to government information took another substantial leap forward today with the addition of new state and local search capabilities on Business.gov – the official business link to the U.S. government. In “Round Two” Refresh, New Search Engine Helps Small Businesses Comply with State and Local Regulations.

Washington, DC -- The Center for Women’s Business Research, the premier non-profit research institute dedicated to producing data-driven knowledge exclusively on women business owners and their enterprises, has submitted testimony to the House Small Business Committee strongly opposing the recent U.S. Small Business Administration proposed rule regarding federal contract opportunities for women-owned businesses.

WASHINGTON – A package of studies released today by the nonpartisan Urban Institute has found that SBA programs are more effective than conventional loans in reaching minorities, women and start-ups, and that SBA loans are a key financing tool for creditworthy small businesses that nevertheless do not meet conventional underwriting standards.

WASHINGTON – Small business owners now have a new small business resource to help improve their chances for profitability by understanding the importance and use of business credit.  The U.S. Small Business Administration today launched a series of training resources designed to help small business owners manage their business credit.