U. S. GOVERNMENT: U. S. Small Business Administration:
www.SBA.gov;
www.Business.gov The following federal agencies offer free or low-cost business seminars and counseling to new or established business owners. Search the web sites for offices near you.
1) Small Business Development Centers:
www.SBA.gov/SBDC - SBDCs are located throughout the U. S. and its territories and work with universities.
2) Women's Business Development Centers:
www.onlinewbc.gov - Women's Business Centers are funded in part through grants and their goal is to help women succeed in entrepreneurship.
3) Senior Corps of Retired Executives:
www.score.org - SCORE offices are located around the country and offer free business counseling and low-cost seminars. The web site offers business articles and templates.
WEB RESOURCES
Home-Small Business Publications
www.SBOmag.com - Site of print publication,
Small Business Opportunities www.HBWM.com - Lesley Spencer Pyle - Home-Based Working Moms - information and networking.