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Entrepreneurship Frequently Asked Questions

Find information, resources and answers to the most common questions the Job Accommodation Network receives about entrepreneurship for people with disabilities. Includes information about the differences between self-employment, a small business, entrepreneurship and a microenterprise. This link opens a Word document.

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Native American Business Development Resources

Resources, such as how to write a business plan and how to work with private industries, for Native Americans who want to start and grow their own businesses.

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Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative

Program provides loans for Veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses.

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SBA Small Business Loans Explained

Answers to questions about the Small Business Administration's (SBA) loans process, including what is a government-backed business loan, the types of loans that are available, eligibility requirements and the loan application process.

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SBA's Microloan Program

Information about small loans usually under $35,000, available to Veterans, women, low income individuals and minority entrepreneurs needing financial assistance. This link opens a PDF document. Visit the Small Business Administration's (SBA) website for information about other loan programs.

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Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development

Develops and runs programs to help all Veterans, including service-disabled Veterans, reserve component members and their dependents or survivors with owning a business. Programs including counseling, training, mentorship, business plan development and more.

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Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Women's Business Ownership

Promotes the growth of women-owned businesses through programs that address business training and technical assistance, and provides access to business loans and funding, federal contracts and international trade opportunities.

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State Economic Development & Funding Resources

State by state listing of a variety of resources related to economic development, funding assistance and growing a small or home-based business.

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The Abilities Fund

National community developer and financial institution that focuses on expanding opportunities for self-employment, including access to loans and other funding for people with disabilities. Provides many types of funding, training, technical assistance services and counseling supports to individuals with disabilities.

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Using Work Incentives to Fund Micro Enterprises

A START-UP online training in webcast format or transcript gives information on using work incentives to fund micro enterprises, including using a Plan For Achieving Self-Support (PASS) as a small business funding source.

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