Vermont Small Business Guide
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Starting a Business
If you are thinking of starting a small business, or already own a small business, several free counseling and training programs are available to help you get started and expand your operations. Services cover all aspects of starting and running a business, from getting loans and financing for starting or expanding to developing business plans and marketing strategies.
- Vermont Small Business Development Centers
Provides free start-up advice, training and counseling services to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Vermont District Office
Offers business development counseling and training programs and information on SBA loan programs.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives Association) is a nonprofit organization and SBA resource partner dedicated to helping small business growth through free mentoring and business counseling and low-cost workshops. Contact your local SCORE for small business development programs in your area:
There are also a number of local small business centers sponsored or partially funded by SBA that help women with start-up counseling and financial assistance:
- Vermont's Women's Business Center
The mission of the Vermont Women's Business Center is to provide women with the training, assistance and support necessary to start and expand successful businesses, promoting economic independence and healthy communities.
Doing Business in Vermont
From getting a business license to filing your taxes, the following sites provides resources you need to start and manage a business in Vermont.
- Vermont Business Portal
Resources you need to start and operate a business in Vermont, file your business taxes, get a business license and much more.
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