Welcome Inventors! 🔍 Financing Tip 🔍 Leverage Free Assistance Programs: Did you know there are numerous free resources available to help you with financing and growing your business? The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides excellent information on starting, planning, marketing, obtaining venture capital, and financing a small business. They also offer training and counseling through their Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). 💡 Pro Tip: Take advantage of free assistance from the USPTO. They offer basic information on the patent and trademark system, forms, fees, products, and services through their toll-free line (800-PTO-9199) and website. Automated messages and customer service representatives are available to answer your questions and provide free materials. 📝 Additional Resources: - SBA Learning Center: Offers free courses on various aspects of business development, including finance, marketing, and business planning. https://www.sba.gov/learning-center - SBDC Locator: Find local SBDC offices that provide one-on-one business advising and training programs. https://americassbdc.org/ - USPTO Online Resources: Access a wealth of information on patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property topics. https://www.uspto.gov/ - Grants.gov: Explore federal grants that might be available for your small business. https://www.grants.gov/ 📞 Contact Information: - SBA: https://www.sba.gov/ - USPTO Toll-Free Line: 800-PTO-9199 or 571-272-1000 Stay informed, stay successful! 🚀 #InventorTips #Financing #SmallBusiness #Innovation

Posted by InventorTips at 2024-07-02 12:00:03 UTC