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The New York SBDC is one of a handful of programs nationwide that employs a full-time research department. Since 1991, the New York SBDC has been the home for professionally trained information professionals, known collectively as the Research Network.  When questions of vital importance arise from clients, SBDC advisors turn to the librarians of the Research Network.

The resources and links on the right lead to helpful information for small business entrepreneurs as selected by the Research Network.

 
Information and Resources for Small Businesses
Online Training

Small Business Training Network (free)
This is a virtual campus housing free training courses, workshops and knowledge resources designed to assist entrepreneurs and other students of enterprise.  The Training Network makes SBA's business management resources available anytime and anywhere.

Transcripts of SBA Live Chats (free)
SBA’s Small Business VOICE online chat discussion archive features highly topical questions from the small business person and responses from experts on a variety of small business issues.

Online Workshops (free)
SCORE brings you a choice of six online business workshops, with real-world examples and exercises.

Developing a Business Plan (free)

Managing Your Cash Flow (free)

Analyzing Your Competition (free)

Small Business How-to Video Seminars from the NYC Small Business Resource Center of the New York Public Library (free)
Each session can be viewed in parts, watch the video and text slides together, or download the audio only to an MP3 player.  Topics include pricing your product or service, building a successful export business, and how to open and run a successful retail store.

Online Courses from Finger Lakes Community College (fee)
Includes topics such as “Start Your Own Business” and “Start and Operate your own Home-Based Business.”

Online Courses from Alaska SBDC (fee)
The Alaska SBDC made an agreement with SmallBizU eLearning University.  To view and purchase the available courses, visit http://www.smallbizu.org/alaska/.

What's Your Signage?
Our award-winning book, What's Your Signage?, is now a website too. Click on the image above to learn how signs can help your business.
 
 
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