1. B. OVERVIEW OF SMALL BUSINESS 3.00 Explain the legal environment of small business. 3.02 Describe sources of assistance available to entrepreneurs. (The logos used in this PowerPoint were copied directly from corporate websites. They have not been altered in any way.)

2. The importance of seeking assistance Most entrepreneurs do not possess ALL skills and knowledge necessary to run a successful business. Many forms of support and assistance are 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