Small Business Answer Desk

Small Business Answer Desk
The Small Business Answer Desk is designed to provide information on specific issues and to refer inquiries to the SBA department or program officer who can best assist you. The answer desk can be reached at (800) 368-5855 or (202) 653-7561. The SBA was not established for any purpose of foreign trade, but today it also serves exporters through 10 regional offices across the United States with 107 regional, district, or branch offices in major cities. In addition, the Office of International Trade is a specialized source of information that is related to exporting. SBA is taking an increasingly active role in supporting and initiating export programs for small business. It sponsors free export counseling, seminars, conferences, and publications, in addition to financial assistance. Its export-oriented informational programs are provided through the Office of International Trade.

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