Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
Small Business Readiness
- Market research and competitive analysis
- Write your business plan
- Calculate your startup costs
- Fund your business
- Buy an existing business or franchise
Business Plan & Entrepreneurship Skill
Choose Your Business Structure
- Business Corporate Tax – federal and state tax ID numbers
- Management
- Financial Structure & Policy
- Operational Financial Management Skills & Services
- Sales, inventory and retailing
Calculate your Start Up Costs
- Calculate your business startup costs before you launch
- Identify your startup expenses
- Estimate how much your expenses will cost
- Add up your expenses for a full financial picture
- Use your startup cost calculations to get startup funding
Manage Your Business
- Business Management Operational Skills
- Advanced business Management
- Sales, inventory and retailing