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. Karen Mills americanarrayaward share on social
Small businesses are really the engine in the economy. Karen Mills businesseconomyengine Change image and share on social
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. Karen Mills administratorconfirmensure share on social
Among our responsibilities is to make sure that 23 percent of all government contracts go to small businesses. That's about $150 billion annually, from all the government agencies. Karen Mills agencyannuallybillion Change image and share on social
Small businesses want things streamlined, and one of the great successes we're having is less paperwork, faster turnaround times. Karen Mills businessfastgreat Change image and share on social
Health care is the No. 1 concern of small businesses and the status quo is untenable. Karen Mills businesscareconcern Change image and share on social
Small businesses, you can give them capital, but what they often need as much is mentoring, advice and help with their business plan. Karen Mills advicebusinesscapital Change image and share on social
This has always been a small agency with a big mission. But these days, especially, we have to stand up every day, deliver value into the hands of small-business owners and get taxpayers the biggest bang for their buck so that we can help these job creators do what they need to do. Karen Mills agencybangbig share on social
One of the most important tools we have at the Small Business Administration (SBA) to reach high growth entrepreneurs is the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program. Karen Mills administrationbusinesscompany Change image and share on social
We are very much engaged across the government, very much engaged in streamlining and simplifying our activities with borrowers and lenders, because that saves time and saves costs and we believe we can do that while maintaining the same or increased levels of oversight and risk management. Karen Mills activityborrowercost share on social