Starting a small business is never an easy task. With so many things to learn and deal with from taxation, employment information, product, branding, website development, and even search engine and social media information. It's no wonder that things can get overwhelming in a very short amount of time.
Did you realize that there is a multitude of assistance available for the small business owner in your local communities? Not only does the US Small Business Administration (SBA) have loads of information for you, but also within your local communities you can find assistance for success.
First place that you can look for assistance is from the volunteers at SCORE. The SCORE Association, which is supported by the SBA, is a nonprofit association of volunteer business counselors. The members are trained to help small businesses with free business advice. The counselors, advisors, and mentors are there for you whether you're a business owner now or are thinking about becoming one in the future.
There are workshops in local offices throughout the US. There are also online workshops and webinars. You can also choose mentors that you can email directly for help.Even going to the SCORE website for your local area offers you tons of articles and information on things like start-ups, marketing, management, finance, technology, and so on.
Another great resource for small business development is your local university. Most universities offer assistance in small business information through development centers for the community and the student studying small business.You can find tools education and information to help build a successful business. Many times these are the centers are located off campus for the use of the small business owner and entrepreneur. They offer seminars and workshops locally and you can even make an appointment for one-on-one assistance.
Did you know that your state Employment Development Department also offers free seminars and helps for small business owners? You can find assistance on employees, taxation, accounting and so much more.
Also look to your Chamber of Commerce for assistance. They offer speakers, seminars and workshops for small business support too!
Utilizing free services is a great idea to help kickstart your small business and make sure that you are on the path for success. By utilizing the minds and information of successful business owners that are dedicated to helping you and your business is a smart and frugal financial decision.
Not to mention using tips and information from websites, by people like me, who have built many small businesses successfully both online and off-line.
The information is out there to help you succeed and to install the passion needed to build your small business and develop it to exceed your wildest dreams.