Session 5: Business Launch and Monitor Progress
5a. Managing Business Risk 5b. Business Readiness Checklist 5c. Preparing to Launch Summary 5d. Monitor Progress 5e. Counseling Resources
5f. Business Monitoring Strategy Worksheet 5g. Monitor Progress Summary
1. Self-Assessment
2. Business Idea
3. Cost & Income
4. Business Proposal
5. Monitor Progress
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Module 5e: Counseling Resources

The Knowledge Institute's Business Utility Zone Gateway is a small business resource community listing thousands of free and low cost public programs available to help small businesses to get started and grow. These public assistance agencies exist to help you with various aspects of your business objectives. You will find an alphabetical listing organized by town of the organizations and people that are available to help you develop an appropriate action strategy.

Each state has a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network, cosponsored with the US Small Business Administration and state-based college or university systems. These SBDCs employ professional counselors who provide guidance to small businesses at no charge. SCORE is another counseling network where experienced business executives volunteer their time to assist smaller companies at no cost.

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Categories of Free Help

Business Advocacy
Business Counseling
Business Funding
Business Incubators
Business Marketing
Business Real Estate
Business Start-up
Business Statistics
Business Training
Disadvantaged Business
Environmental Help
Government Contracts
International Business
Regulatory Help
Women in Business
Workforce Development


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