Small Business Support

There are a number of federal agencies to assist small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) supports businesses with a variety of services and provides a wealth of information and tools online. I hope you find the following resources helpful:

Start a New Business

SBA.gov
Step-by-step business guide
USA.Gov
Resources on starting and managing a business
Business.usa.gov
Business Resources from A-Z
SCORE
Educates and mentors entrepreneurs

Find your local SCORE chapter here.

SBA Office of Veterans Business Development
Supports veterans in the business community
Women's Business Resources
Training, counseling and resources to help start and grow successful businesses.
Connect With Local Resources
Find business resources to help you in your zip code area.
Center for Veterans Enterprise

Assists veterans and answers questions related to veteran-owned businesses.

Export Assistance

SBA.gov
Learn about exporting
SBA.gov
Course on exporting
Export.gov
Export & international trade assistance
U.S. Commercial Service
Trade counseling, market data, business matchmaking and commercial diplomacy.
Trade Compliance Center
Supports businesses facing tariffs or experiencing difficulties with foreign customs that will not clear their goods for importation.
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Assists in financing U.S. exports to international markets, offering capital guarantees, export credit insurance, loan guarantees and direct loans.
Doing Business in International Markets (DOS)
U.S. State Department advocacy on behalf of businesses.

Federal Contracting