The SBA provides small business training
and counseling through a variety of programs and resource partners,
located strategically around the country.
Small Business Development
Centers(SBDCs)
This training resource is a cooperative effort of the private sector,
the educational community and federal, state and local governments.
It is SBA's largest resource partner and an initiative that enhances
economic development by providing small businesses with management
and technical assistance. There are more than 1,100 SBDC lead and
service centers located around the country.
SCORE
The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a
resource partner of the SBA dedicated to entrepreneur education
and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide.
There are more than 10,500 SCORE volunteers in 389 chapter locations
who assist small businesses with business counseling and training.
SCORE also operates an active online counseling initiative.
Women's Business
Centers (WBCs)
Women's Business Centers represent a national network of more than
80 educational centers designed to assist women start and grow small
businesses. WBCs operate with the mission to level the playing field
for women entrepreneurs, who still face unique obstacles in the
world of business.
Business Information Centers
(BICs)
Business Information Centers (BICs) provide the latest in high-technology
hardware, software and telecommunications to assist small businesses.
There are 85 such state-of-the-art centers located around the country,
dedicated to providing the tools and assistance small businesses
need to succeed.
SBA District Offices
In addition to its resource partners, the SBA operates full service
district offices in every state of the country. Locate the district
office closest to you.