About Using The Small Business Administration Services
Anyone contemplating starting a small business, whether online or offline should be sure to use the free information provided by the US Government's Small Business Administration otherwise known as the SBA.
This page gives you some insight into how to use it and some direct links to relevant sections of its website.
Even though the SBA provides services to US citizens, the information it publishes is available free to anyone.
The business planning section is perhaps the section that is most important to someone considering starting any form of business. It should be used whether you are considering an online business or offline business.
The business plan guideline is detailed and you may not use all the materials - particularly the section on bank financing - but you should read them all to understand the process and what should go into a business plan.
This section discusses the importance of pre venture planning. Most people will not take the time to read it since they want to get on with things. But you should since it gives you good background and shows you why you should take the time to do what you have to do.
Running a business is like running a race. Success starts in the preparation phase.
The what, why and how to write a business plan.
Manage Your Business From Start To Finish
For the small business, this is the heart of the SBA site. There is a lot here and it is all important.
Note About Internet Business Planning
If you are starting a business on the Web, you should understand drop shipping. That is not covered in the SBA publications.
Drop shipping really empowers small business on the web. The Drop Ship Guide has some plans, and a lot more, for people who will do business on the web. You can get information at The DropShip Guide.
