Start Up

• The SBA Learning Center
• SBA National Resource Guide in Spanish
• Steps to Starting a Business
• Census.gov – a free source of market intel
• Choosing a Business Location & Equipment Decisions
• US Dept of Agriculture Programs

Franchises

• Roadmap to Franchise Success (SCORE)

Business Plans

• Business Plan Basics – SBA
• Nuts & Bolts of A Business Plan

Financing/Legal Issues/Insurance

• LenderMatch (Loans)
• SBA Loan Programs
• Choosing a Business Structure
• Insurance for a Small Business
• SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program

Taxes/Operations

• Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
• IRS Small Business and Self-Employment Tax Center
• Deducting Business Expenses – IRS
• Filing & Paying Business Taxes
• To Hire or Not To Hire, That is the Question
• Business Laws That Might Impact Your Business
• Social Media Pocket Guide

Government Contracting

• HUBZone Program
• Veteran Contracting Assistance Programs