Small Business Administration
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- proper noun
- /smɔl ˈbɪznəs ˌædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
- US
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Administración de Pequeñas Empresas
- The Small Business Administration does not offer loans directly to small businesses.
- Small Business Administration loan
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- U.S. Small Business Administration
Examples
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FEMA representatives can also help business owners get in touch with the Small Business Administration to find out about their eligibility for low-interest disaster loans.
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Regional development banks could operate in a manner similar to the lending programs of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration has found that after four years, only 44 percent of firms remain in business.
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The panel will include federal representatives from the Small Business Administration, the Office of Management and Budget, and the EPA.
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Additionally, the Small Business Administration has set-aside goals for contracts.
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This project is funded by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
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One of the best places to get the basics of the business planning process is the U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Planner website.
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Buz Grossberg said his firm opened a second location in Henrico County with a $1.3 million loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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As the only grocery store owners to receive this award from the Small Business Administration, the Jenkins were honored for their customer service, community outreach, and business growth.
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Check with your local Small Business Administration office for details on how to apply.
Synonyms
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A part of the United States government that helps small businesses get loans and contracts
Surface Forms
Morphology
small + business + administration
The phrase combines the transparent noun phrase 'small business' with 'administration', so a learner who knows the constituents can infer it denotes an administrative body for small businesses. Although the learner might not deduce the specific status as a U.S. government agency, the basic compositional meaning is clear and cross-linguistically regular.
Etymology
Small Business Administration comes from a simple, literal idea: the government set up an office to help small companies, so Small Business means little companies and Administration means a government office. That's why the name refers to a government agency that 'supports and protects' small businesses.