Business · 27/11/2020Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

SBA Proposes Increases to Small Business Size Standards for Various Industries

Summary

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has proposed revising its size standards for 70 industries across sectors including education, healthcare, arts, and food services, with the goal of increasing opportunities for small businesses to compete in these markets.

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