WASHINGTON
- The U.S. Small Business Administration today unveiled a new Web site geared
to the 50-plus entrepreneur, providing useful information, links and resources
vital to starting, growing and expanding a small business.
The
new Web site at www.sba.gov/50plusentrepreneur
features interactive information and links to help 50-plus entrepreneurs consider
the benefits and rewards of business ownership, and to help them make informed
choices about business ownership.
"The SBA is working
hard to increase opportunities for small businesses of the baby boomer generation
at every stage of their business development through better technology tools and
effective services through the agency's district offices and resource partners,"
SBA Acting Administrator Sandy K. Baruah said. "We believe 50-plus entrepreneurs
will drive significant new business growth in the coming years."
Components
of the new Web site include a self-assessment feature to help the aspiring entrepreneur
determine his or her business readiness, information on borrowing and credit,
and inspirational success stories from baby boomer entrepreneurs. The Web site
will help users evaluate the reasons for business ownership after age 50, the
risks involved, and how to devise a plan of action at every phase of business
development.
This is the first new offering under the
structure of the re-launched Office of Entrepreneurship Education (OEE). OEE combines
SBA's online education programs, business and community initiatives, and outreach
to underserved markets under a single umbrella.
As
baby boomers consider career and lifestyle shifts that extend beyond their work
careers, tapping into the world of business ownership can allow them to leverage
their flexibility, know- how and business acumen to go into business for themselves.
Many have already joined the ranks of the nation's self-employed and small business
owners.
The SBA provides financial, management and
technical assistance to thousands of small business owners throughout the country.
The Web site can be accessed at all times, as well as the SBA's other online resources
and free online training at www.sba.gov.
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