Small businesses are a vital part of the American economy . The estimated 27 million small businesses employ about 50% of the private sector workforce and account for 60%-80% of all new jobs since the mid 1990's
Source: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census and International Trade Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent Agency of Federal Government. It's task is to assist American Small Business. The primary role for which it is best known is Financial Assistance. ( SBA Loans and Financial Assistance)
The SBA is also an excellent source of information for starting and running a business dealing with many common issues facing entrepreneurs such as writing a business plan (SBA Business Planning ) and getting licenses and permits like an EIN (SBA Liscensing and Permits)
Another venture of the SBA is the office of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). The SBDC Program is designed to deliver up-to-date counseling, training and technical assistance in all aspects of small business management. 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.
The Small Business Commerce Association(SBCA) is a private sector entity that aims to provide tactical guidance with many day to day issues that small business owners face. One of our key goals is to provide a central internet portal with information and advice on the basics of business formation ( creating a legal entity, opening banking accounts) Marketing and growing your business, Developing a web site, etc.
The SBCA is in the process of establishing a free online community forum with panel experts to provide real world guidance on issues that small business owners encounter daily.
We wish you the best, and thank you for helping make America the land of opportunity.