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SBA Smart Links
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Starting a Business Determine if you are ready to start a business. Review SBA’s comprehensive Startup Guide. Specific online training about how to start a business. Menu of topics and links related to starting a business. Business Plans How to write a business plan. Template for writing a business plan. Sample Business Plans. Take an online course in how to write a business plan. Raising Capital How to raise capital – the basics. Determining financial needs and startup capital. Are grants available? SBA’s role in helping small businesses to raise capital. Find a small business lender. Available SBA loan programs. Special purpose loans. Contracting Opportunities How do I do business with the federal government? Size & scope of the government market. Understanding government buying rules (the FAR). Find contract opportunities. Are you a large or small business trying to find a sub-contractor? Am I classified as a small business & eligible for certain federal contracts? How do I market my business to the federal government? SBA's 50th Anniversary & Business Events Learn about this important celebration. Leading edge business training and exhibits. Regional events Registration. Small Business Training National training events. Online small businesses courses. Online universities and colleges. SBA training resources. Marketing Your Business Understanding the basics of marketing. How to conduct market research. Learn how to develop a marketing plan. Specific online training related to business marketing. Tax Information Getting an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Understand payroll taxes. Federal income taxes. Self employment taxes. State taxes. Local taxes. Specific online training about small business taxes. Business Laws Learn about federal and state business laws. Understand and get involved with small business regulatory issues. Stopping excessive government regulation. Menu of topics and links related to business laws and government regulations. E-Books, Business Magazines & Current News Comprehensive library of electronic business publications and links. Disaster Recovery Assistance Programs and services assisting disaster recovery. Local SBA Resources Find your local SBA resources. Business Forms SBA and other business Forms. SBA Programs Menu of SBA programs. Learn About SBA An overview of the SBA.