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Everything you need to knowabout setting up, marketing andmanaging the revenue of yourbusiness.
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Introduction
•4Administrator’s Message•6Director’s Message
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Getting Started
Everything you need to knowabout setting up, marketingand managing the revenue of your business.
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Regulations
Common requirements thataffect small businesses.
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Getting Approved
Financing Optionsto Start or Grow Your Business.
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Small Business Training Network
Find out how and where theSBA can help your business grow.
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Contracting Opportunities
SBA is working to ensure smallbusinesses obtain fair share of government contracts andsubcontracts with a numberof programs.
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SMALL BUSINESS
2007 KENTUCKY
Features
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Disaster Recovery
There are several types of assistance available toqualified applicants.
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Advocacy
Find out about the outsideresearch for the small businessowners.
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Other Sources of Assistance
Chambers of Commerce can beavital resource for the smallbusiness owner.
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Lender Listing
Ways To Evaluate Your Strengthsand Weaknesses
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