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 13,000 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.
- 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