We don't want to give a business that is not going to come through the troubled waters a loan that they can't pay back. Karen Mills backbusinessgive Change image and share on social
If you want to have prosperity here, we really have to see our small businesses able to grow and compete around the world. Karen Mills businesscompetegrow Change image and share on social
We really accomplished what we set out to do with the Recovery Act programs, which was to fill the lending gap created by the crisis. Karen Mills accomplishactcreate Change image and 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
As you probably know, half of the people who work in this country work for small businesses. And it's more than that, because two out of every three net new jobs come from small business. So we mean it when we talk about small business being the engine for the economy. Karen Mills businesscountryeconomy 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
We spend a great deal of our energy making sure that small businesses have help in navigating to the outcomes that they want. Karen Mills businessdealenergy Change image and share on social
We have to keep the momentum going in the economy. And we have to make sure that we give small businesses as much cash and liquidity as possible so they have the confidence to hire that next worker. Karen Mills businesscashconfidence 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
I think we've learned that the S.B.A. plays a critical role in providing access and opportunity when the market is not providing that access. We help banks get that money out into the hands of important and viable businesses, particularly those owned by minorities, women, immigrants and veterans. Karen Mills accessbankbusiness share on social