Owners seeking to expand their businesses and entrepreneurs considering new ventures are increasingly turning to the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make their visions a reality — and are finding it easier to do so. In fact, since 2021, there have been 17 million new business applications, and the monthly average is 45% higher than the average of the prior four years, according to the SBA. October 2023 SBA policy changes that simplified loan processes, loosened lending restrictions and…