The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several programs to support small businesses, including loan guarantee programs to enhance small business access to capital; contracting programs to increase small business opportunities in federal contracting; direct loan programs for businesses, home-owners, and renters to assist their recovery from natural disasters; and small business management and technical assistance training programs to assist business formation and expansion. This book provides an overview of these programs, with a focus on stimulating economic activity, creating jobs, and assisting in the national economic recovery.