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Resources from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) on starting, funding, managing, and growing a small business as well as online courses for entrepreneurs and those who want to start home businesses.

United States Small Business Administration
Home page for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Web site, chock full of information and resources for entrepreneurs and those trying to become one.


Essential Elements of a Good Business Plan for Growing Companies
Breaks down the sections of a business plan with links to detailed information on what should be included in each section.

SBA and Palo Alto Software
60 business plan samples, free from the SBA through BPlans.com. Samples are arranged by type of business.

SBA E-business Institute
A virtual campus that offers a collection of free training courses, workshops, and other resources. Free online courses, national training events, and library resources.

Financing Your Business
Lots of information about raising capital for your business.

Small Business Startup Guide
A comprehensive, free, interactive roadmap for starting a business successfully.

SBA Loan Programs
Information on available loan programs from the SBA. Typically, the SBA guarantees repayment of the loan - they do not usually distribute loan funds directly.

SBA Local Information Matrix
Links for SBA offices throughout the USA.

Online My Own Business Course
Sign up and take the free course on running a business, through an SBA-Sponsored partner.

Be sure to let me know of your favorite resources from the SBA that are not included here.