The U.S. Small Business Administration, established in 1953, provides technical, financial and management assistance to start, run and grow businesses. The SBA is the nation's largest single financial backer of small businesses. The Small Business Administration website can help with business plans, counseling, and a start-up kit, special assistance and other needed information. There are a number of programs to help women put together successful loan packages or break into the Federal procurement and export markets. There are loan guaranty programs to help those who cannot get lending through conventional channels.
Training is offered, as well as advice and counseling via the Internet.
For more information, link to The Office of Women's Business Ownership . Additionally, Women Connect also offers an eclectic variety of valuable information for women business owners.