Helping Small Businesses Succeed (NAPSA)—Small businesses may soon find it easier to get the help they need from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA recently updated its site to provide easier access to information about ways to start up, succeed and grow. With the new and improved SBA.gov, business owners can access the answers they need specific to their businessprofile. While the site features a variety of enhancements including a full redesign, new content and improved navigation, the centerpiece is a dynamic web tool called SBADirect. Using SBA Direct, visitors to the site can personalize their browsing experience according to business type, geography and needs. The Web tool will then deliver relevant and targeted information on all aspects of running a business, such as the steps involved in getting started, business growth strategies and how to stay compliant with the laws. It also provides information on available SBA programs that can help businesses succeed, such as financial assistance, exporting and government contracting opportunities, coun- MEA MN The newly redesigned site will makeit easier to access information that can help small businesses grow. demonstrable progress and the new site is just one example among many, including record growth capital financing, expedited loan approvals and the acceleration of disaster assistance resources and funds.” New features on the site include: A small-business search that improves the accuracy andrelevancy of search results—saving time and frustration Improved navigation that gives users one-click access to the information they need Integration of Business.gov content including a variety of guides andtools that collate infor- seling and training. “Transforming the SBA into a proactive, responsive and ‘customer-centric’ organization that better serves the needs of small businesses is an exciting yet enor- The SBAhasalso increased its presence on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. trator Karen Mills. “We’ve made www.SBA.gov. mous effort,” said SBA Adminis- mation from across government agencies. For more information, visit
