Small Business Development Centers Guide
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Small Businesses You Don’t Have to Go It Alone
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As a small business owner, you don't have to go it alone. There are resources out there to help, especially when it comes to finding loans and resources you need to grow your business. Use this presentation as a guide to help you succeed.
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Small
Businesses
You Don’t Have to
Go It Alone
Fact: Small
business owners
face a shrinking
capital market.
Small business loan
volume has fallen 14%
since 2000.
“Micro” business loans
(less than $100K) have
seen a 33% drop.
The Huffington Post, 4/2014
What resources
can help level the
playing field?
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers:
• Free consulting
• Low-cost training opportunities
Visit SBA.gov
Seeing your business dreams become reality takes vision, discipline and persistence.
Through the SBA and Small Business Development Centers, you have resources:
• Business videos & online training.
• Enhance business skills & build your local network.
More than 40% of SBOs said they couldn’t access loans over the past
two years.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance, 4/2014
The SBA guarantees loans so you can work with advisors who know how to monetize your business.
If you’re a first-time entrepreneur, don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Entrepreneurs can’t be experts in all categories:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Payroll
• Sales
Entrepreneurs benefit from life-long learning.
Identify advisors who are experts in the various aspects of your business.
Seek advice through The SCORE Association.
Visit The SCORE
The journey of an entrepreneur begins with an idea—it’s far from over after a successful launch.
Take advantage of the opportunities. Learn and grow your business.
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