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SBA Washington Metro Area District Office (WMADO)

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an advocate for small business. SBA helps small businesses start, grow, expand, and recover. We provide access to counseling, mentoring, capital, and contracting expertise.

About

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. As the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses, the SBA provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise so businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover.

The SBA is backed by the strength of the federal government and is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business. The SBA promotes job growth and a stronger economy by advocating for and supporting small businesses. Simply put, the SBA empowers small business to succeed. And it will help yours do the same. Whether you need to create a successful business plan, get expert advice on expanding your business, or train your team, SBA’s nationwide network of Resource Partners is here to help with high-quality training and counseling to meet your needs. SBA can also assist with government contracting expertise and access to capital.

Services Provided

Buying or Selling a Business

Buying or Selling a Franchise
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
Tax Services
Valuation

Business Planning

Business Plan Consulting
Business Succession Planning
Demographic and Census Data
Diversification
Feasibility Studies
Forming a Business
Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
Market Plan Development
Market Research

Financial Resources and Assistance

Accounting and Bookkeeping
Angel Investment Providers
Bonding
Crowdfunding Preparation
Debt Funding Preparation
Disaster Loans and Grants
Equity Funding Preparation
Financial Modeling
Financial Statement and Cash Flow
Government Funding
Grant Funding Providers
Insurance Requirements
Loan Providers
Matching Fund Providers
Microloan Providers
Real Estate Finance
Revenue Based Financing (i.e. factoring)
Tax Credit Providers
Tax Credits / Incentives
Technology Grant Providers
Trade Show Financial Assistance
Venture Capital Providers

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

Apprenticeship
Childcare Resources
Disability Services for Employees
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Employee Development
Heathcare
Hiring and Firing
Insurance
Leadership/Professional Development
Policies and Templates
Recruiting
Re-Entry Support
Retention
Workforce Incentives
Workforce Training

Import and Export Assistance

Certification and Licensing
Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities
Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
Locating Foreign Distributors
Networking/Exploring Exporting
Trade Education and Training
Tradeshow Support

Internship Programs and Student Services

Business Degree Program
College / Community College / University Programs
Entrepreneurship Education
Internship Program
Student Marketing Projects
Student Placement
Student Research Projects
Student Training

Legal Services

Forming a Business

Mentoring

Formal Mentoring Programs
Group Mentoring
One-on-One Counseling
Peer Mentoring

Networking and Associations

Small Business/General

Space

Coworking

Public Policy and Government Relations

Small Business Policy

Regulatory Compliance

Government Requirements

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

Bid Matching and Preparation
Federal contract Certifications (HubZone, 8(a), DBE, Veterans, Disabled Veterans) (Specialty)
Government and Military Specifications
Obtaining Corporate Contracts
Obtaining Government Contracts (Specialty)
Price History
Selling to Foreign Governments and Businesses
State Contract Certificationos (SWaM)
Subcontracting Opportunities

Starting a Business