Micro-Entrepreneur,amp,#39,Mos DIY A Micro-Entrepreneur's Most Valuable Resource
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According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there areapproximately 25 million small business in the United States.They account for 47% of all sales, 55% of innovations, and 35%ofall federal contracts. And the rate of small businessbankruptcies are at the lowest point in 19 years!Taken together, the SBA's research points toward one bigconclusion: starting your small business today, including smallhome-based "micro-enterprises", is a great idea!Assuming you are in the United States, the SBA, and itsaffiliated organizations SCORE (Service Corps of RetiredExecutives) and SBDCs (Small Business Development Centers), areperhaps the most valuable sources of advice and educationavailable to the micro-entrepreneur.After you've decided what your ideal small business will be, howdo you find out what resources are available for you at the SBA?One of the first steps is to call the SBA (1-800-827-5722,9am-7pm East Coast time) and request publication OPC-2, "YourBusiness and the SBA". This publication is a summary of thelargearray of services available to you from the SBA.Next, go to you local library, and ask the reference librarianfor a copy of the SBA's "How to Start a Business in [yourstate]". It contains all the state- specific details, such aslicensing requirements, for every state. *------------- TIP --------------* Even better, check you local used-books store for a copy. I picked up a copy for my state at a used-books store for five dollars! *------------- TIP --------------*Since you have Internet access, why not take advantage of theSBA's wealth of online information? The main site is located athttp://www.sba.govWhile you're there, sign up for one of the SBA newsletters athttp://web.sba.gov/list/Then, go to http://www.sba.gov/starting/indexsteps.html Theseries of pages starting here will take you step-by-step throughthe process of starting your business--from "Your First Steps",through "Do Your Research", through creating business plans andfinding counseling.Finally, visit http://www.sba.gov/classroom/ which features aseries of online courses ideal for the micro-entrepreneur.The advice of friends, family, and associates are certainlyvaluable. But by taking advantage of the Small BusinessAdministration's offerings, you can be sure you are gettingresearched, accurate, timely, and professional advice. The SBAis designed especially for you, so if you want to do as much aspossible to ensure the success of your venture, don't waste thisvaluable resource. Article Tags: Most Valuable, Small Business
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