HELPFUL LINKS

Get an EIN (Employer Identification Number)
The IRS EIN portal allows new business owners to instantly get a free Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) required to open a business bank account, hire employees, and file corporate taxes.

MBDA (Minority Business Development Agency)
The MBDA is a federal agency that helps minority entrepreneurs secure business grants, win government contracts, and get free, professional business consulting to scale their companies.

Small Business & Self-Employment Tax Center
The Small Business and Self-Employment Tax Center is an official IRS portal that provides entrepreneurs with the exact tax forms, filing deadlines, and recordkeeping rules needed to run a business legally.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
SCORE provides entrepreneurs with access to a national network of volunteer mentors who offer free, personalized business coaching, guidance on startup planning, and expertise on overcoming operational hurdles.

Small Business Administration (SBA)
The Small Business Administration provides essential support for new ventures through low-interest disaster loans, government-backed small business loans, and comprehensive resources for navigating federal business regulations.

Small Business Development Center Finder
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are local offices that offer no-cost, one-on-one professional consulting and low-cost training to help entrepreneurs write business plans, secure funding, and navigate the technical aspects of starting or expanding a business.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Start Up
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Startup Hub delivers highly practical, step-by-step guides, small business growth strategies, and industry insights to help early-stage founders turn a business idea into a legal, functional company.

USA.gov – Start a Business
USA.gov – Start a Business provides a central, step-by-step checklist that walks founders through the required government steps to form a legal business, including registering a name, applying for state licenses, and complying with employer regulations.