The National Business Association developed the First Step Review to help meet the informational needs of existing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

The FIRST STEP SOFTWARE SERIES was developed by the NBA in 1989 by R. Jerry Adams, PHD, with a Co-Sponsorship Agreement* with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and assistance from the SBA’s Small Business Development Centers.  The First Step Review was updated in 1998 with the assistance of the Small Business Advancement National Center.  The Review was again updated in 2006 and again in 2021.  Each piece in the series was written to conform to SBA specifications and designed to make the loan process easy to understand.

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The Self-Employed Small Business Owners are the Backbone of our free enterprise system.  They create jobs, provide innovative and higher quality goods and services, and improve life in our communities.  They keep the economy strong while widening the path of opportunity for millions of Americans. 

The National Business Association provides Resources to assist the Small Business Community to attain success and keep being successful.

SMALL BUSINESS LOANS – Anticipating what lenders will review and require, you greatly increase your chances of obtaining a beneficial small business loan!

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS - Basic Steps in Forming a New Business

FUNDING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS GOWTH – An overview of the funding process, including an overview of six sources of capital, financial terms.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ADVERTISING MEDIUM FOR YOUR BUSINESS. – Provides the Small Business owner with some straightforward information that will help bring about consistent success in advertising.

For More information on the National Business Association nba@nationalbusiness.org