WorkZ.com - What Can the SBA Do For You?

The SBA maintains an extensive Web site that provides hundreds of resources and links for small-business owners. Among the offerings on the SBA's Web site are:

A network of investors willing and wanting to invest in smaller start-up businesses.
Free, online courses covering topics such as writing business plans and raising capital.

A section devoted to developing an online business.

The Online Women's Business Center, which caters to female entrepreneurs and addresses concerns and issues specific to female business owners. (Check out the "Expanding Your Business" section for advice on marketing your company, overseeing staff, and competing with larger businesses.)

Information for minority-owned and distressed-zone businesses, including loan and grant program opportunities for businesses that qualify.

Take advantage of access to the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), an organization that provides free professional counseling, workshops and seminars to small-business owners.

Use the Web site's networking and marketing tools to promote your Web site or to find business. You can post your business card to the Web site, access contractors through the SBA's PRO-Net site, or post your success story for everyone to read.

Sort through dozens of hyperlinks on topics including the Internet, home business and commerce.
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