Small Business Administration

• Sell to the Franchise Market

  By Mark L. Ricciardelli  |  March 28, 2012

  Leverage current conditions and differentiate your product to offer prospects a local, value-added relationship.

• Tornado Victims Often Uninsured

  By Harry R. Weber, Associated Press, Mike Schneider, Associated Press  |  May 26, 2011

  Many of the states hammered by what's already the deadliest year for tornadoes in more than half a century have among the nation's highest rates of homes without hazard insurance despite being among the most twister-prone.

• Disaster Updates: A Website For Disaster News

  By Katharine Rose  |  July 9, 2010

  A new disaster news website is available to provide users with the latest news and updates on natural and man-made catastrophes.

• SBA Warns Businesses About Loan Scams

  By Staff Writer  |  May 6, 2010

  The Small Business Administration (SBA) is warning business owners to be aware of scams involving abusive marketing practices and exorbitant fees charged by firms offering to help businesses obtain SBA loans, grants or other federal funds.

• Let States Rule On Health Care Costs, Insurance Trades Say

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  January 8, 2010

  Four insurance trade groups have drafted a letter urging lawmakers to give state regulators the job of setting rules governing health insurance administrative costs and sale of health policies through exchanges.