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.

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

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.

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

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

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