What is the SBA?

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a U.S. government agency that supports small businesses by providing resources, advocacy, and access to funding. It helps entrepreneurs secure loans through partnerships with lenders by offering partial guarantees, reducing risk for banks and increasing financing opportunities for businesses. The SBA also provides educational programs, mentorship, and disaster relief assistance to help businesses grow and navigate challenges. Its goal is to promote small business development and strengthen the economy.

R&D Offer Quiz

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Answer to find out if you're eligible for R&D tax credits.

Do the activities performed relate to a new or improved business component’s function, performance, reliability, quality, or composition?(Required)
For Example: A mid-sized packaging company develops a slightly modified cardboard box design to improve its stacking strength (reliability) for warehouse storage, involving minor adjustments to the corrugation pattern to reduce collapse under standard weight loads.
Is your company trying to discover information to eliminate uncertainty concerning the capability or method for developing or improving a business component?(Required)
For Example: A furniture manufacturer investigates whether a cheaper wood adhesive can hold joints as effectively as the current one during assembly, testing bond strength to resolve doubts about its capability in standard production lines.
Do the activities performed constitute a process of experimentation?(Required)
For Example: An auto parts supplier runs a series of bench tests on different lubricant formulations to find one that reduces friction in engine bearings more effectively, systematically comparing wear rates over simulated operating cycles.