What if I told you there was a place where you could get business tips, learn how to get US government contracts, and find a mentor to help you with your business all for the low price of free. That’s right FREE. No money down, no credit card required, no timeshare presentation or webinar, 100% free. Now you are probably wondering where this magical place, and I won’t keep you in suspense much longer. This magical place is none other than SBA.gov. That’s right, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is the best-kept secret that most entrepreneurs won’t talk about.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is an amazing resource the often gets overlooked by new entrepreneurs. From learning how to write a business plan to managing cybersecurity threats, SBA.gov will have something for every entrepreneur. Now even though the SBA has tons of information for everyone; there are three areas that I believe will be the most helpful to new entrepreneurs. Those areas, in particular, are the learning center, Federal contracting, and Funding Programs.
The Learning Center
The SBA learning center has hours of instructional videos and training designed to help navigate people through their entrepreneurial journey. Some of the great courses they have are Employee Recruitment and Retention, Market Research, and Introduction to Pricing. If you ever get stuck in a particular area or need to brush up on some business knowledge; give the learning center a visit.
Federal Contracting
Getting a federal small business contract at first looks like an incredible challenge. However, the SBA does a great job of demystifying the process of getting certified for federal contracts. Between the contracting guide and the contracting assistance programs that the SBA provides, most entrepreneurs can get certified within a few months.
Funding Programs
Cash is the lifeblood for every business and small businesses can’t always get a round of venture capital financing. Now whether it's loans, disaster assistance, bonds, or finding special investors for your business; the SBA has you covered. Did you know that SBA matches privates investor funds $2 to $1 when it comes to their Small Business Investment Co. Fund? They even have a directory of all their investor partners with updates on their current investing status.
Now that you are in on the secret, take full advantage of sba.gov, and take your business to the next level!
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