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

Small businesses are really the engine in the economy.

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.

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

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.

It's not government that creates jobs; it's small business. Our job is to make sure they have the access to capital, the access to contracting opportunities, and the help, advice and mentoring that they need to go out and be successful.

I saw the S.B.A. with just enormous potential, and that's what I told the president - this is really a jewel.