Attend conventions, business luncheons, and professional association meetings to stay abreast of the latest trends and opportunities. Take advantage of face-to-face and online networking resources. All of these can be valuable sources of business.
FACT: The SBA offers financial assistance in the form of loan guaranties on loans made by banks and other private lenders to small business clients. Get the Facts.
Most important, tap the vast potential of your SBA Resource Partners. They represent a rich network of volunteer business advisors, mentors, counselors, researchers and trainers available throughout the nation and US territories that provide expert counseling on starting, growing, and expanding a small business. Counseling is free of charge. Training is offered in ways that work for you: from single-day sessions to multi-week courses covering a wide range of topical small business issues. Online or in person, SBA Resource Partners work with small business owners to build and enhance professional networks, give sage counseling, and identify niche opportunities.
SCORE Online Resources Five lessons to help your small business with advertising, customer loyalty, advisory boards, start-up costs, and prices.
Small Business Training Network Operating as a virtual campus, this online training network, offers over 23 free training courses, workshops, and electronic tools to assist entrepreneurs and other students of enterprise.
Talking about Small Business
Chat With the Experts SBA's monthly small business online chat features topical questions on a variety of important topics posed by small business owners with responses from experts. Check out the chat archive.
SBA resources for underrepresented markets The SBA is a strong advocate for underrepresented markets. Whether you're looking for information on programs and services in support of women, veterans, Native Americans, or minority entrepreneurs, SBA's programs including HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and 8(a) business development may assist you.
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