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You know how it feels to dive into a huge swimming pool without knowing how to swim? That is how starting your own business feels. The good news is that you do not have to do it all by yourself. The government genuinely cares about your company’s success and has a wealth of free resources that most people are unaware of.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
The Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, build, and grow small businesses, provides support through field offices and partnerships, and protects the interests of small business owners with resources and advocacy.
US Chamber of Commerce
Startups and small business owners often need financing to get started, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce provides a guide on how to apply for a loan and explains six types of business funding options.
US General Services Administration
Learn how to do business with the General Services Administration, explore government contracting opportunities, and get guidance on marketing your contract to win federal business.
US Department of Treasury
The U.S. Treasury Department provides critical assistance to small businesses, facilitates the rapid deployment of capital, and helps them recover and stabilize during the economic crisis.
Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization
The OSDBU administers the U.S. Department of Labor’s programs to promote small business participation in procurement, ensures opportunities for disadvantaged, women-owned, and HUBZone businesses, and supports service-disabled veteran-owned businesses through contracting initiatives.
Minority Business Development Agency
The MBDA is the only federal agency focused on growing minority-owned businesses, promotes their global competitiveness, and connects them to capital, contracts, and markets through public and private sector resources.
US Patent & Trademark Office
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency responsible for granting patents, registering trademarks, and protecting intellectual property rights for inventors and businesses.