According to a story at YoungEntrepreneur.com, the U.S. Government offers many resources for business owners. The Small Business Administration administers great programs like 8a business development, which helps small businesses owned by minorities to compete in the marketplace.
But whether you want to start a franchise, an online business, a home-based business, or a non-profit organization, Business.gov is there to walk you through the initial processes, and to help you build a successful business.
On the Business.gov site, you’ll find pages upon pages of information about starting and running a business, regardless of the type.
There are also resources to help you apply for business loans, register your business, and even a list of business opportunities.
But one of the best features about the site is the Business.gov community. By registering, you can join discussion boards and get support from people who are facing the same issues you are.
Better yet, people who have already gone through the processes you’re embarking upon are there to offer advice. Topics run the gamut from loans, to taxes, to government contracting.
It’s like having a group of business consultants on staff, without having to pay them.
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