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Counseling & Training
Every business owner needs guidance during the start up and running of their business. SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development helps businesses start, grow and compete in global markets by providing quality training, counseling and access to resources. This support is delivered through a variety of programs including Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Ownership, Entrepreneurship Education, SCORE, Native American Affairs and the Small Business Training Network.
- Find A Local SBA Office
Looking for small business counseling and training close to home? SBA can help! SBA provides small business counseling and training through District Offices across the country. Business guidance and support is crucial to increasing your ... - Veterans Business Outreach Centers
The Veterans Business Outreach Program (VBOP) is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and mentoring, and referrals for eligible veterans owning or considering starting a small business. ... - Government Contracting Classroom
Did you know the US Federal Government buys nearly $100 billion worth of goods and services from small businesses each year? Government contracts can offer significant opportunities for small businesses, but selling to the government requires a ... - Pre-8(a) Business Development Program Training Series
Purpose The 8(a) Program is a federal business development program designed to assist socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. Welcome to SBA’s Pre-8(a) Business Development Program, training series. It is a multi-part ... - Native American Affairs
If you are a Native American looking for business consulting or training opportunities, the SBA has several programs and resource partners to help you get started. The place to start is The Bureau of Indian Affairs. Sponsored by the US ... - Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs)
Doing business with the government is a big step to growing your business. Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) provide local, in-person counseling and training services for you, the small business owner. They are designed to provide ... - Women’s Business Centers
Women's Business Centers (WBCs) represent a national network of nearly 100 educational centers designed to assist women start and grow small businesses. WBCs operate with the mission to "level the playing field" for women ... - U.S. Export Assistance Centers
Is your small business ready to go global? It may be an easier step than you think. Advances in technology can make worldwide commerce achievable for many small businesses, depending on the goods or services you offer. If you're ready to ... - Women's Business Ownership
The Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) exists to establish and oversee a network of Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) throughout the United States and its territories. Through the management and technical assistance provided by ... - SCORE
The SCORE Association “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit association comprised of 13,000+ volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. SCORE members are trained to serve as ... - Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide a wide array of technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs supporting business performance and sustainability and enhancing the creation of new businesses entities. ...