Short informational transcript from the U.S. Small Business Administration describing SBA regional and district offices, resource partners, and specialized partner programs (SBDCs, SCORE, Women’s Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers) that provide counseling, mentoring, and targeted services to start, grow, expand, or recover small businesses across all 50 states, D.C., and most territories.
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The U.S. small Business Administration supports small businesses across the nation through our regional and district offices. With an office in every state, D.C. and most territories, we're already a part of your community. If you're looking for guidance with programming, technical support or other areas, these offices are the best place to start. While we can't be in every city, we do have partners to ensure you're never far away from SBA support by connecting millions of small businesses with our resource partners, mentor programs and special programs. Help from the SBA is closer than you think. Small Business Development Centers provide free to low cost counseling and training on a variety of topics like regulatory compliance, intellectual property or marketing. With over 900 centers in all 50 states and most territories, the SBDC near you is more than your resource. They're your fellow small business owner. Business owners looking to grow can benefit from the SBA Score partnership. Score is the largest network of business mentors. With over 10,000 volunteers, Score mentors have been where you are and now share their real world knowledge and advice to help the local small business market flourish. For business owners in certain demographics, such as women, underrepresented populations or veterans, there are additional business centers that specialize in programs for which you may qualify. The Women's Business Centers have tailored guides for underserved markets and audiences, while the Veterans Business Outreach Centers help active duty military veterans and military spouses. No matter where your business is in its cycle or where you're located, SBA has resources and partners to help your business start, grow, expand or recover. Find your local resource@sba.gov localassistance we're powering the American Dream by empowering small businesses and we can't wait to work with you.
