Question: Where can I obtain a loan or a grant to help start or grow my small business?

Answer: The Small Business Administration, available at http://www.sba.gov/about-sba-services/199 has a number of programs to financially and technically assist developing small businesses. The SBA Answer Desk may be reached by phone at (800) 827-5722 or answerdesk@sba.gov. The Department of Commerce also has programs to assist small businesses (phone 202-482-2000).