Frequently Asked Questions

Any individual looking to start a small business is faced with challenges that require financial, accounting, and managerial skills among others. The intelligent entrepreneur who may not possess all of these skills will seek assistance, and the Pennsylvania SBDCs strive to provide this assistance. This FAQ section covers many of the answers to your difficult questions either about starting a business or questions you may have about your existing business.

1. About the Pennsylvania SBDC
2. Starting a Business
3. Business Plans
4. Attracting Customers
5. Legal Issues
6. Financing and Loans
7. Accounting and Bookkeeping
8. Taxes
9. Employees
10. International Business
11. Military Reservists
12. Small Business Statistics and Research
13. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
14. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
15. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
16. Young Entrepreneurs

To assist you further in starting or growing your own business, contact us.