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HOW DO I GET STARTED IN BUSINESS
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a wealth of information on starting a business at the SBA home page, www.sba.gov, under "Starting." You will find information on writing a business plan as well.
You may take advantage of SBA’s resource partners. The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)provides free one-on-one counseling to those interested in starting and expanding a business.
This includes, critiquing your business plan, legal requirements, marketing, and licenses needed for your business. To find the location nearest you, please visit us at www.sba.gov/regions/states.html and click on your state.
Business Information Centers (BICs), supported by local SBA District Offices, can assist you by providing access to state-of-the-art computer hardware and software, and through counseling by Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) volunteers.
BICs have resources for addressing a broad variety of business start-up and development issues. You can receive help with writing a comprehensive business plan, evaluating and improving your marketing and sales techniques, diversifying into a new product/and or service areas, pricing your products, or exploring exporting opportunities. The BIC web site is www.sba.gov/bi/bics
The IRS web site is a tremendous resource to find out what is needed to operate a business. Check out the web site address for more information: www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99930,00.html.
Tax information for starting a business can be found by going to the IRS web site, which can be found at www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99336,00.html.
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