Small businesses want things streamlined, and one of the great successes we're having is less paperwork, faster turnaround times.

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.

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.

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

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

Small businesses want things streamlined, and one of the great successes we're having is less paperwork, faster turnaround times.

One of the most important things we hear is the S.B.A. needs to be ubiquitous. We do all these things, but people still don't know.