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Small Business Development Centers

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With nearly 900 locations across the country, Small Business Development Centers offer free one-on-one expert business advice and low-cost training by qualified small business professionals to existing and future entrepreneurs. The SBDC program includes special focus areas such as, green business technology, disaster recovery and preparedness, import and export assistance, veterans assistance, electronic commerce, technology transfer and regulatory compliance. A number of SBDC networks have specialized programs or centers dedicated to these focus areas.

To request personal assistance, go to www.asbdc-us.org to find a Small Business Development Center near you. Please do not leave your request for assistance, including your email address or phone number, as a comment on this website.

Learn More: 
http://www.sba.gov/sbdc
Contact Information
Small Business Administration
SBA AnswerDesk
Office of Entrepreneurial Development

1-800-827-5722

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Submitted by jaardappel on May 31, 2012 - 8:27am

There are a number of resources available to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses – including loans and training.
• Contact your local Small Business Development Center. Go to www.asbdc-us.org to find an office near you.
• Connect with a business mentor. Visit www.score.org or call 1.800.634.0245 to find a SCORE chapter in your area.
• Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration at 1.800.827.5722 or submit your question to answerdesk@sba.gov.

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Submitted by cslating on June 15, 2012 - 5:47pm

There are a number of resources available to help entrepreneurs start and grow an export business. I've listed some places I think may be of assistance:

• Contact your local Small Business Development Center. Go to www.asbdc-us.org to find an office near you.
• Connect with a business mentor. Visit www.score.org or call 1.800.634.0245 to find a SCORE chapter in your area.
• Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration at 1.800.827.5722 or submit your question to answerdesk@sba.gov.
• If you are a minority, contact a Minority Business Enterprise Center. To request personal assistance, go to http://www.mbda.gov/main/offices to connect with an office near you.

Good luck with your business venture.

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Submitted by Sam Raad (not verified) on June 10, 2012 - 11:22am
i want to establish a Molasses Tobacco Factory where to get the Standard specifications for the manufacture of molasses tobacco? what kind of Permit i need for the factory building what kind and which agency i have to check with about regestiring the product . what kind of taxes i have to pay . sorry for the long list waiting for your reply
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In order to start a school for Nursing Aides training, check with your State Licensing Board. They will have the information you need to get started including the application and additional instructions. This type of program is governed by the licensing board, so you must get approval from them in order to start operations. I hope this helps.
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Submitted by cslating on June 21, 2012 - 3:53pm

In addition to the good advice offered by another writer, I suggest you also contact a District Small Business Administration (SBA) office. To find your local district office, please go here: www.sba.gov/localresources. If yours will be a woman-owned business, you can also take a look at the Women's Business Centers information on this website.

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Submitted by Karlene Sinclai... (not verified) on June 20, 2012 - 11:53pm
It is best to first check with your local area bank. If that does not work, seek out one of the Small Business Development Centers in your area that offer Microloan programs that could possibly help you. Don't give up.
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Submitted by cslating on June 21, 2012 - 3:56pm

Please contact your local SBA district office. They can go over your situation and recommend some next steps. They will most likely ask you to work with a small business advisor in your area who can help with strategies for obtaining a loan or other financing. To find your local SBA district office, please go here: www.sba.gov/localresources.

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Submitted by Youth Center (not verified) on June 26, 2012 - 10:14am
I would like to open a youth center in my area. Where do I begin?
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Submitted by START A NEW BUSINESS (not verified) on June 29, 2012 - 4:24pm
I WOULD LIKE TO START MY ON BUSINESS , I NEED HELP WITH FUNDING , I AM UNEMPLOYED NOW, SO I DON'T HAVE ANY START UP MONEY, SO DO U HAVE ANY EFFECTIVE COUNSEL FOR ME OR ANY INFO WILL HELP MY EMAI ADDRESS IS tamishaharris@yahoo.com. THANKS
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Submitted by Ocean Surf Motors (not verified) on July 30, 2012 - 10:00pm
How do we find overseas buyers for our used cars, trucks, suv's?
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Submitted by jaardappel on August 1, 2012 - 1:16pm

Go to www.trade.gov and enter your zip code. You can then find the local US Export Assistance Center near you. Contact them and they will assist you with exporting your vehicles.

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