Are you ready to start a business? Use this free SBA assessment quiz to find out. (it is also a useful tool for existing business owner's to identify areas to brush up on.)
(Website: SBA Assesment Test )
Two Great sources of additional support in starting and running a business are through SBA resource partners.
SCORE
The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a resource partner of the SBA dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. There are more than 10,500 SCORE volunteers in 374 chapters operating in over 800 locations who assist small businesses with business counseling and training. SCORE also operates an active online counseling initiative.
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
The Office of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provides management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. The program is a cooperative effort of the private sector, the educational community and federal, state and local governments and is an integral component of Entrepreneurial Development's network of training and counseling services.
(Website:
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
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