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| Top 7 Government Programs to Help You Start Your Own Business Related Links Work at Home -Latest Listings Top 8 Companies to Work for in California Foods That Reduce Stress The Perfect Storm in Our Economy Somebody Else's Clock-How Work Affects Your Health Why You Wake Up Tired-Causes and Cures Why the Rich Get Richer Will China Dominate This Century?-Surprising Report! How Much Does It Cost to Live in Buenos Aires How Much Does It Cost to Live in Paris Best Places to Live-2010 Rankings! July 19, 2011 By Michael Chang, Contributing Columnist Starting your own business is the ticket from cubicle slavery, where you spend hours upon hours working for bosses up a long chain of command. If you own your own small business, you can pursue something you have a passion for, you can set your own schedules, and you can determine your own course of living. Yet, it is a daunting challenge. Without information, resources, and assistance, you might find yourself at a loss at even how to begin this endeavor. At the onset, it is important to educate yourself and locate the resources available to help you on this project. Are there any government programs to help you start a business? Which government programs help entrepreneurs? Browsing through the following government agencies designed to assist budding entrepreneurs and business owners is great first step to starting your own business. 1. Small Business Administration (SBA) Established in 1953, the United States Small Business Adminstration (www.sba.gov) emerged as an independent agency of the federal government that sought to aid, counsel, assist and protect small business concerns. It seeks to provide Americans with the resources to start, build and grow their own individual businesses. Among the services that it provides are access to capital and business financing, entrepreneurial development through technical assistance and training, and counseling sessions. Start-up money is required for businesses to launch and for some, finding the ways in which to find investment can be difficult. While the SBA does not provide direct grants to small business owners, the agency serves as a useful resource to locate the agencies and foundations that do offer such grants and financing option. SBA consolidates all this information for you, easily accessible on either their website or their many field offices. In addition, the agency provides potential business owners with information on other government agencies and programs that provide business training and development. 2. SCORE Association Launching your own small business project can be an overwhelming thought. If you have not had the formal business administration education, you might lack the knowledge needed to begin the business. Even if you have a college degree in Business Economics, you make lack the practical know-how to get your business idea implemented. A nonprofit association dedicated to mentoring small business owners for more than forty years, SCORE Association (www.score. org) provides individuals thinking about starting their own business with the skills and resources that they need to launch their project. Dubbed “Counselors to America’s Small Business,” the organization offers business counseling services, including topics such as business planning, financing or human resources, at no charge. With a network of more than 13,000 volunteer counselors, individuals looking for assistance can attend local workshops and events to achieve their business success. 3. Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) Small businesses compose the backbone of the American economy and many are run by individual families that might not necessarily have the funds to hire private consultants to assist with business planning and development efforts. With America’s Small Business Development Centers( www.asbdc-us.org) , new entrepreneurs can access free comprehensive services to boost their business and remain competitive in the marketplace. The free educational services provided for small business owners include financial, production, organization, marketing, and technical problems, among other business-related topics. Anyone interested in starting a small business that is unable to afford private consultation services can request assistance from this agency, which is located in all 50 states. 4. The Association of Women’s Business Center (AWBC) As difficult as it already is to begin your own business, it is even tougher if you are a woman, given the additional barriers in the corporate and business world. With The Association of Women’s Business Centers (www.awbc.biz) founded in 1998, you will receive the tailored services needed to help jump start your business ideas into action! Through training, education, mentorship, and pooling of resources, this national not-for-profit organization provides support and services to women business owners throughout the nation. Because women are poorly represented in the business world, this community- based organization seeks to provide entrepreneurial development training to women. To date, it has provided training, technical assistance, and access to capital to over 150,000 women annually. Continue reading page 1 page 2 |
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