Small businesses have told us that having cash in their pocket is one of the primary things that they need.

The morale when I came in was not the best. It was because the agency had not been valued.

In October 2008, when the credit crunch hit, small businesses were really crushed by the lack of capital.

After four years as Administrator of the SBA, I have let President Obama know that I will not be staying for a second term. I will stay on until my successor is confirmed to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.

Health care is the No. 1 concern of small businesses and the status quo is untenable.

I recently had the opportunity to participate in 'Inc.''s first-ever 'Hire Power Awards' event in Washington, D.C. The event was a testament to the power of American entrepreneurship and the role that it plays in driving job creation and innovation in a wide array of industries.

President Obama vowed in his State of the Union address to make assisting domestic manufacturers a top priority for his second term.