To help the prospective, as well as the present small business person improve skills to manage and operate a business. Existing and potential small business persons, and in some cases, members of community groups are eligible. A small business is one independently owned and operated, and not dominant in its field.
Veterans are eligible for all programs.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. In fiscal year 1999, management counseling was given to about 175,000 potential and existing small business entrepreneurs. Management training enrollment was 100,000 for the same period. Advises small business persons of all SBA and other government agency assistance services.