Program is shrinking as compliance rules reshape who can access federal contracts, raising questions about opportunity and ...

Program is open to job creators of every race -- consistent with court orders, notices from the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ), and President Trump's broader effort to eliminate DEI across the ...

Finding a job after incarceration has long been a challenge. Having a felony on your record carries a huge stigma when you are seeking employment. One option is to join the ranks of small business ...

The Small Business Administration has rescinded part of the contracting authority of the U.S. Agency for International Development, taking the step just a day after putting federal contracting ...

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On September 26, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council released the FAR Part 19 model deviation text, significantly reorganizing the Part’s overall structure. The updated FAR Part 19 ...

The suspended firms collectively have received more than $5 billion in contracted work over the last four years, according to ...

The lending landscape for small businesses in 2025 continues to evolve, bringing both challenges and opportunities. With interest rates still elevated, economic policies shifting, and new technologies ...

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As America rebounds from the recent government shutdown, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler says one group is already leading the recovery: veteran entrepreneurs. In ...

SBA loans vs. business lines of credit: Which is best for small businesses? All businesses need funds to operate, but sometimes small businesses may need a financial boost to jump-start growth or get ...