Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
The mission of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), under the Small Business Act, as amended, is to maintain and strengthen the nation’s economy by enabling the establishment and vitality of small businesses and assisting in the economic recovery of communities after disasters.
SBA is organized around four key functional assistance areas: financial, contracting, entrepreneurial development, and disaster assistance. The Agency also represents small businesses through an independent advocate and an ombudsman.