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Small Business Information Center – your Information Gateway
Starting up a small business is really a testing time for any entrepreneur; one has to undergo a lot of stress full with so much to do in so less a time. The initial phase before starting up a business is also characterized by toiling under pressure to find out what is right and what is wrong.
The major issue of concern before starting up any small business is the availability of right resources. Do you have the right kind of guidance? Do you have enough small business information? What is the source of your information?
Internet is one of the best resources for searching for small business information. You can also get some practical information on ‘how to start your home business’ and can also search for some small business opportunities that suit your taste and budget.
However, the best thing would be to visit a small business information center. You can also find out about the addresses of some government based small business information centers and administrations.
There are many local Business Information Centers which provide the small business owners and the prospective entrepreneurs with important information. The small business centers also provide contacts for state regulatory requirements for people wanting to start up small businesses.
The primary objective of any small business information center is to facilitate sustainable small business development. You also find information about licenses and permits you need to obtain and maintain in order to run your business smoothly.
Small business information you need before starting up a business:
• Information for obtaining the necessary licenses and permits
• Availability of different financing options for your short term or long term goals
• Information on some copyright and trademark issues.
• Information on how you can get some guidance from external sources.
Some of the organizations that can help you to set up small businesses are the following:
Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business owners. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.
There are many SBA programs and services which support your small business. You can also get SBA-backed loans and find government contracting opportunities. SBA also provides disaster assistance and training programs to help your business succeed.
There are around 25 million strong small businesses providing strength to America’s economy. Despite their immense contribution to the economy, small businesses are heavily burdened by the costs of government regulation and excessive paperwork.
Office of Advocacy within the U.S Small Business Administration helps to reduce the burdens that federal policies impose on small firms and maximize the benefits small businesses receive from the government. It encourages policies that support the development and growth of American small business.
sba.gov/services/index
Small Business Development Centers
The Offices of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide variety of services to prospective and existing small business owners. You can get one-stop assistance, guidance and information at its easily accessible branch locations. As a cooperative effort of the private sector, the educational community and federal, state and local governments the main aim of this center to strengthen the network of training and counseling services.
Women’s Business Center
Women's Business Centers (WBCs) represent a national network of more than 100 educational resource centersdesigned to assist women start and grow small businesses. WBCs operate with the mission to level the playing fieldfor women entrepreneurs, who still face unique obstacles in the world of business.
Online Women’s Business Center
The Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO) assists women in setting up small businesses. The assistance is provided irrespective of their social or financial disadvantage, race, ethnicity or business background. OWBO and the Online Women's Business Center are integral components of Entrepreneurial Development's network of training and counseling services.
sba.gov/services/lawsandregulations/advocacy/index
Whenever you decide to setup a small business visit the sites described above to get hold of some authentic information. You can also find addresses of some local business information and development centers where you can go and discuss various issues related to your business.
About the Author
Adorna Mathew is a business life coach and a free lancing business consultant with an experience of around 15 years. She regularly provides small business information.
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