SC Small Business Administration

In the Small Business Act of July 30, 1953, Congress created the Small Business Administration, whose function is to “aid, counsel, assist and protect, insofar as is possible, the interests of small business concerns.” The charter also stipulates that SBA would ensure small businesses a “fair proportion” of government contracts and sales of surplus property.

SBA has resource partners like SCORE, Small Business Development Centers and Women’s Business Centers that provide additional business counseling and training.