US Small Business Admin

Founded in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides small businesses with financial support, contracts, counseling, training, disaster assistance, legal and regulatory support, among others. Located in Sacramento, Calif., the institution provides full range assistance for starting businesses, including writing business plans, establishing business, marketing new business, devising growth strategies, export and import assistance, and accessibility of local resources, to name a few. The U.S. Small Business Administration also provides guidance for business insurance for minimizing financial risks and damages.