U.S. Small Business Administration
Information on starting and managing a business, financing, government contracting, business planning, and local assistance.
Visit resource ↗Small Business Resources
Useful Resources for Small Business Owners
Government, nonprofit, mentoring, funding, tax, and business-development resources that can help you start, manage, and grow a business.
SCORE
Free small-business mentoring, workshops, and educational resources.
Visit resource ↗Small Business Development Centers
Local counseling, training, and assistance for entrepreneurs and small-business owners.
Visit resource ↗Grants.gov
The official federal site for searching federal grant opportunities. Eligibility varies widely and many grants are not general-purpose small-business funding.
Visit resource ↗SBA Grant Programs
Information about SBA-related grant programs and other funding opportunities for specific purposes.
Visit resource ↗IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
Business tax information covering EINs, employment taxes, recordkeeping, deductions, forms, and more.
Visit resource ↗Employee or Independent Contractor?
IRS guidance regarding worker classification.
Visit resource ↗SAM.gov
The federal government’s official system for entity registration and contracting-related information.
Visit resource ↗APEX Accelerators
Assistance for businesses interested in government contracting and procurement.
Visit resource ↗Connecticut Small Business Development Center
Connecticut-based business advising, education, and resources.
Visit resource ↗A note about grants: Federal grants directly available to ordinary for-profit small businesses are limited. Always review eligibility requirements and verify information directly with the organization offering the program.
Information and links are provided as a convenience to small business owners. Penny Pinchers LLC is not responsible for third-party content, availability, eligibility requirements, or services. Programs and requirements may change.