Business & Tech
Free Help for Manatee Small Businesses
There are places that small business owners can get free help and advice in the greater Bradenton area.
1.) Manasota SCORE: Free mentoring from retired business executives. There are also free workshops for new business owners.
manasota.score.org
(941) 955-1029
2.) Small Business Development Center for Manatee and Sarasota Counties: SBDC at State College of Florida in Sarasota. Check out the web site for tips on writing a business plan, buying a business and running a business from home.
http://www.sbdctampabay.com/locations/manatee
SBDC at State College of Florida in Venice
8000 South Tamiami Trail, Room 809
Venice, FL 34293
Phone: (941) 408-1412
Fax: (941) 497-6433
3.) Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. helps small businesses get started and existing businesses expand. Get links to resources and assistance.
4.) Small Business Administration: The federal Small Business Administration offers online classes, start-up loans and extensive free online information center. Web link: www.sba.gov
Address: 7825 Baymeadows Way, Ste 100B Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: 904-443-1900
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