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Starting Your Business

Before you begin...we suggest that you review our 31 Most Asked Business Questions; or, see the Best Business Tips submitted by America's top Small Business Winners of 1997.

Through workshops, individual counseling, publications, and videotapes, the SBA helps entrepreneurs understand and meet the challenges of starting a business, including financing, marketing and management. The SBA has business development specialists stationed in more than 100 field offices nationwide. Technical assistance, training and counseling also are offered by two partner organizations and numerous walk-in Business Information Centers.

More than 12,400 volunteers in the SERVICE CORPS of RETIRED EXECUTIVES (SCORE) provide training and one-on-one counseling at no charge.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS provide training, counseling, research and other specialized assistance at nearly 1000 locations nationwide.

SBA's Business Information Centers (BIC's) provide state-of-the-art computers, graphic workstations, CD-ROM technology and interactive videos for accessing market research databases, planning and spreadsheet software, and a vast library of information. With the BIC library and software, you can craft your own business and marketing plans.

SBA's ONE STOP CAPITAL SHOPS gather federal, state and local agencies and institutions in one convenient location to address the financial and technical assistance needs of small businesses.

The location of your local SCORE, Small Business Development Center, or BIC nearest to you, is found in the Resources section of our home page.

Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright Information Links.

Developing Your Business Plan Workshop

Shareware Programs for Starting a Business

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