Additional Government Resources for Small Businesses
SEC’s Non-Retaliation Policy and SBA's Ombudsman Assistance
The SEC is committed to maintaining an environment in which small businesses and others that we regulate are free to raise questions, concerns, or complaints about our actions or polices. Our policies prohibit retaliation by the Commission or its staff against any small business that requests assistance from the SBA Ombudsman or complains about any SEC regulatory or enforcement action. SEC employees are expected to conduct investigations in a fair and professional manner. In addition, the Commission and all SEC staff must avoid any action that would create the appearance that they are violating the law or ethical standards, including any effort to retaliate against a small business.
The National Ombudsman resolves concerns of uneven or excessive federal regulatory enforcement. Reviews are confidential and do not waive the right to pursue administrative appeals or any other legal action. 888-REG-FAIR / Ombudsman@SBA.gov.
Explore Other SEC Resources
- Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee
- Information From an Investor's Perspective is Available at Investor.gov.
- Information About Securities Exchanges
- Information About the Over-The-Counter Market
- Information About Investment Companies
- Submit Tips, Questions, or Complaints to the SEC
- SEC Ombudsman
- Federal/State Cooperation
Check out Other Government Resources for Small Businesses
- GovLoans.gov
- Grants.gov
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):
- Fund Your Business
- ASCENT: The SBA’s Free Learning Platform for Women Entrepreneurs
- Resource Partners, providing training, opportunities, and funding to communities in their local area
- America’s Seed Fund: Information and Resources for Entrepreneur Support Organizations
- America's Small Business Development Centers
- Association of Women's Business Centers
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- All Funding Opportunities | U.S. Economic Development Administration (eda.gov)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Business Programs
- State Securities Regulators
- IRS List of Small Business Resources
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Small Business Programs
Consult a Securities Lawyer
Companies should always consider consulting a securities lawyer before engaging in any securities offering. You may be able to find a securities lawyer at the findlegalhelp.org website sponsored by the American Bar Association, or by contacting the bar association in the state where you live.
Last Reviewed or Updated: Sept. 29, 2025