* Starting a Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has the resources you need to start a business.

You can contact your local SBA Office for information about:

• Local funding options for your business
• Writing your business plan
• Managing your business

You can get business advice from local retired business executives through the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).

Minorities
Help is available for minority business owners from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).

Veterans

• Register your business to be eligible for special purchasing opportunities at VetBiz.gov.
• Apply for business loans from the Patriot Express Pilot Loan program.

Need More Information? Try These Additional Resources:

• Incorporating and Registering a Business
• International Business
• Tips for Doing Business with the Federal Government
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Small Business Questions - Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Starting and Incorporating a Nonprofit Organization
• USA.gov's Business and Nonprofit Gateway
• Finding a Lawyer

The short link for this FAQ is http://1.usa.gov/kOUinX