Counseling Archives - Small Business Hub

JumpStart Inc.

All small businesses are different, but many must overcome the same obstacles to grow and prosper. That’s why JumpStart has developed several structured programs designed to help all types of small business owners. No matter what kind of business you’re running, we can help you access the knowledge and resources you need to make it stronger and better.

Washington DC Women’s Business Center

DCWBC envisions a thriving ecosystem of women entrepreneurs in the DC Metro region who have access to the tools, capital, knowledge, and networks to create a supportive environment in which to grow their businesses.

Virginia Startup

The mission of our team and partners is to connect you to entrepreneurial resources. Our team and partners are anxious to help you be successful.

LGBTQ+ and Disability Training Series

The Center for Innovative Training in Vocational Rehabilitation (CIT-VR) at George Washington University has released a three-part training series on working with individuals with intersecting identities. This on-demand training series focuses on supporting LGBTQ+ people with disabilities.

Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)

The OVBD facilitates the use of all U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs by veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists, active-duty service members, transitioning service members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD oversees Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOC), which are designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals. The SBA has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC).

Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO)

The OWBO is part of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and helps women entrepreneurs through programs coordinated by SBA district offices. Programs include business training, counseling, federal contracts, and access to credit and capital. The OWBO oversees Women’s Business Centers (WBCs). These centers seek to level the playing field for all women entrepreneurs, who still face unique obstacles in the business world.

SCORE – the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors

SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, SCORE has provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs. SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).