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When you’re in the initial phases of getting your small business off the ground, you could probably use some guidance and advice from a mentor or counselor. Experts are available to assist you through local offices and for specific purposes.

  • Once you're ready to start a business, you'll have many important decisions to make. This is especially true in the first months of opening your business. You might worry that you'll have to make every decision on your ...
  • SBA and the Office of Women's Business Ownership collaborate with many organizations to make the best possible resources available to women entrepreneurs. Whether you are a woman interested in starting a business, applying for ...

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