Business Information Centers , located within the OSCSs, provide the latest high-tech computer hardware, software, interactive videos, and telecommunications tools. Business Information Centers are joint ventures between the SBA and private partners. Through them, existing entrepreneurs are able to improve marketing and sales techniques, investigate exporting, research product pricing, or access information on developing a business plan by utilizing the latest in computer equipment and software, including graphic and CD-ROM technology and interactive video. The Aspen Institute , which is a self-employment learning project, publishes an annual Directory of U.S. Microenterprise Programs. It is a useful and accessible source of information.
Local libraries can be valuable resources.
They usually have listings of different organizations, businesses and educational institutions for their surrounding communities. You can browse on your own or seek help from a librarian to find resources and information related to business development. The online Yellow Pages Directory has listings of business organizations all around the country. Community Colleges usually offer business education courses. Some colleges offer these courses as non-credit continuing education workshops.