SBA Invites Gripes on New Small Biz Paperwork Plans
Published Date: 5/6/2025
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to collect some new information and needs your thoughts before moving forward. This is a chance for small businesses and the public to share their opinions during a 60-day comment period. No big costs or changes yet, just making sure everyone’s voice is heard before the next steps.
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