The SBA acts as an advocate for small business interests. Most SBA programs are administered through partnerships with private entities. The SBA has loan guarantee programs available to persons who have made every effort to obtain a loan through conventional means. SBA does not have grant programs for starting a small business. Free business literature and publications are available.
Some chapters offer a text book, The Guide To Starting a Business .
Help with business and market planning, obtaining financing, and other business related topics are available through a network of offices located across Indiana. The Center has IRS business tax forms as well as forms from the Indiana Department of Revenue and Workforce Development. The Center is well stocked with a wide variety of forms, publications and other literature. Taxpayers can browse materials or meet with a volunteer counselor. Volunteers include CPAs, attorneys, VITA volunteers, public accountants, enrolled agents and government employees.