SBA Asks Small Businesses: Help Tweak Our Info-Gathering Forms
Published Date: 4/8/2025
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The Small Business Administration wants to update how it collects info and is asking for public feedback before making changes. This affects small businesses and anyone who fills out SBA forms, giving them 60 days to share their thoughts. No big money changes yet, but your input could shape the future of SBA paperwork!
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