1. B. OVERVIEW OF SMALL BUSINESS
3.00 Explain the legal environment of small business.
3.02 Describe sources of assistance available to entrepreneurs.
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2. The importance of seeking assistance: Why do I need it?
Most entrepreneurs do not possess ALL skills and knowledge necessary to run a successful business.
Take advantage of the many forms of support and assistance available to entrepreneurs from government agencies and private professionals.

3. Federal Resources Small Business Administration (SBA)
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Small Business Institute (SBI)

4. Federal Resources U.S. Department of Commerce
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

5. Federal/State Resource
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

6. State Resources Department of Development (DOD)
Workers’ Compensation Board
The State Department of Labor

7. State Resources
The State Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection Division
The Office of the Secretary of State

8. State Resources
The State Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection Division
The State Sales and Use Tax Division

9. Local/community Resources
Chambers of Commerce

10. Local/community Resources
Colleges, universities, and technical schools
Licensing and Permit Offices
County Health Departments
County Extension Services

11. Professional Services
Attorneys
Accountants
Insurance agents